What are the responsibilities and job description for the Hospice Chaplain position at Ohio s Hospice Inc?
What You Should Know About the Chaplain Role:
- The Chaplain is a DRIVING position covering Newark and surrounding areas.
- This is a FULL_TIME 8a-5p position needed for on-call and to cover PTO, vacations, etc.
- We provide superior care and superior services to patients at their end-of-life journey. Only those who have a heart for hospice will succeed.
The Chaplain Essential Duties Are:
We provide superior care for patients in families in homes/facilities. Our Chaplain’s provide care grounded in initiating, developing, deepening and closing a spiritual and empathic relationship with those receiving care. The development of a genuine relationship is at the core of chaplaincy care. Our Chaplains make spiritual assessments of patients, considering mental, emotional, physical, and spiritual stresses, and respond with support, guidance and counseling. Chaplain duties pertain to the end of life needs of not only of patients, but also their families, caregivers, community, and even the interdisciplinary team.
Qualifications:
- Master of Divinity (M.Div.) or equivalent in Theology is required.
- Preferred candidates are ordained or commissioned ministers that are ecclesiastically endorsed by their recognized faith group or religious organization.
- Preferred candidates should be board certified, eligible for certification or working towards certification by APC, BC-HPCC, NACC or NAJC.
- Clinical Pastoral Education (CPE) 4 units preferred; minimum 1 unit and enrolled for completion.
- Three years of current active pastoral ministry or chaplaincy experience.
- Computer skills sufficient to properly document services and care.
- Ability to drive during daytime, nighttime, or inclement weather.
- Valid Driver's License with Safe Driving Record.
- State Minimum Automobile Insurance Coverage.
Benefits & Perks: your health and happiness matters! We offer:
- Competitive Pay (we actually mean it!)
- Competitive Health, Dental, and Vision Insurance
- Short- & Long-Term Disability
- Life Insurance
- Paid Time Off
- Matching Retirement Plans
- Tuition Reimbursement
- Preparation for certification and pay incentive on Hospice certification achievement
- Scrubs provided
- Stipend toward purchase of career wear
- Mileage reimbursement
- Organizational preceptor to assist with orientation and ongoing education
- Educational programs geared toward career advancement
- Career growth
- And much, much, more!
Ohio’s Hospice offers opportunity, advancement, and a great foundation for growth to energetic people looking to serve our mission. Those who join our team are committed to providing superior care and service so our patients and their families can celebrate life. We provide our staff members with the resources and support to contribute and make a difference in the lives of patients and families every day. Come join a group of people that are wildly passionate about taking care of our patients and each other!
As a member of our team, you will have a chance to impact many lives. You may find a deeper meaning in your work or rediscover why you chose your profession in the first place. The passion you may have been missing in previous workplaces can be found at Ohio's Hospice.
Ohio’s Hospice and all related organizations will require administration and completion of one of the 3 approved COVID-19 vaccines for all our staff. Together we must protect our patients and their families, our teammates, and our communities from this deadly virus, and a variant that is significantly more contagious, by becoming vaccinated. The data is clear in its safety, effectiveness, and durability. The confidence we will bring our communities in knowing that when a teammate from an Ohio’s Hospice family of organizations is providing care and services, they have done all they can do to protect them from COVID-19.
We understand that not everyone is able to take a vaccine either due to medical or religious reasons. These exemption requests will be considered by HR on a case-by-case basis.
Ohio’s Hospice complies with applicable Federal civil rights laws and does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, national origin, age, disability, or sex.
Ohio’s Hospice is proud to be platinum certified through SAGECare, which provides training and consulting on LGBT aging issues to service providers. Ohio’s Hospice welcomes those in the LGBT community to join our team.
