Hospice Spiritual Care Counselor

Spiritual Care Coordinator
Full Time

Department: Spiritual Care

More than a job. Live your purpose.

You can make a difference every day as part of Angela Hospice’s exceptional team.
Angela Hospice was founded 35 years ago, rooted on values of respect, dignity, and compassion – and that caring vision extends not only to the patients and families we care for, but to our team members, colleagues, and the community.

We’re looking for a Spiritual Care Coordinator who shares this vision.

YOUR OPPORTUNITIES…
 Able to work cohesively with other staff members in support of the vision for providing exemplary spiritual care services to patients and families of Angela Hospice

 Ability to comfortably enter into a culturally diverse population and endless range of spiritual and non-religious belief systems

 Ministers and supports patients and families in the Care Center and Home Care in accordance with the ongoing wishes of the patient/family

 Coordinates spiritual enrichment activities for families and patients

 Develops a pastoral care plan which is based on ongoing assessment and works in collaboration with the local clergy

 Assesses patient/family response to spiritual support intervention

 Works with other professional staff to resolve spiritual/pastoral/ethical issues (i.e., participates on the Ethics committee)

 Charts spiritual support visits with patients and families in the Care Center and Home Care

 Is available for staff counseling and grief support

 Plans and participates in the majority of memorial services

 Supports the territories served

 Attends monthly general staff meetings and scheduled in-services

 Committed to following Resident’s Rights, policies and procedures

 Is a team player committed to providing coverage and support for the Spiritual Care team as required

WHAT YOU BRING…

• Degree and/or training or experience in Christian Spirituality; Master’s degree preferred in Divinity, Theology, Pastoral Ministry, Religious Studies
• At least 1 unit of Clinical Pastoral Education (CPE) required
• Hospice, home health or related organization experience preferred
• Experience in palliative/hospice care, ministry leadership, counseling, public speaking
• Ability to provide spiritual care for pediatric patients and families
• Proficient computer knowledge and skill: Word, Excel, Access

Job Type: Full-time

Pay: From $55,000.00 per year

Benefits:

• 401(k)
• 401(k) matching
• Life insurance
• Paid time off
• Referral program
• Tuition reimbursement

Schedule:

• 8 hour shift
• Day shift
• Holidays
• On call

Application Question(s):

• Do you have a degree in Divinity, Theology, Pastoral Ministry, Religious Studies, and/or Clinical Pastoral Education?
• How many units of CPE do you have?

Education:

• Master's (Required)

Experience:

• Hospice care: 1 year (Preferred)
• ministry leadership: 1 year (Required)

Work Location: On the road