Spiritual Caregiver- Chaplain
We are hiring for a Spiritual Caregiver-Chaplain.
At Heart of Hospice Valdosta, a part of LHC Group , we embrace a culture of caring, belonging, and trust and enjoy the meaningful connections that come from it : for the whole patient, their families, each other, and the communities we serve it truly is all about helping people.
We strive to offer benefits that reward the whole you!
- employee wellness programs
- flexibility for true work-life balance
- continuing education & career growth opportunities
- company-wide support & resources to help you achieve your goals.
Take your career to a new level of caring. Apply today!
Responsibilities
The Spiritual Caregiver - Chaplain is responsible for providing spiritual care to Hospice patients and their families.
- Demonstrate proficiency in providing spiritual care to persons of all races, ages, genders, sexual orientation, social class and mental / emotional status
- Demonstrate ability for patient / caregiver to lead the spiritual conversation, for the Chaplain to walk alongside him / her in his / her spiritual journey and refraining from sharing one’s own beliefs unless asked to do so by the patient / caregivers.
- Demonstrate knowledge of a wide range of spiritual resources to support each person’s belief system, provide resources as appropriate, and network with other religious leaders in the community in order to refer patients / caregivers to these leaders when necessary.
- Demonstrate ability to work efficiently and effectively within the Interdisciplinary Team and provide insight in the IDG meeting concerning the patient / caregiver’s emotional and spiritual needs
- Provide spiritual and emotional care to members of the Hospice Staff when requested
Qualifications
Education
Preferred : Four units of Clinical Pastoral Education or Master’s degree in theology, divinity, pastoral care,
philosophy, religion or related discipline.
Required : Two units of Clinical Pastoral Education or Bachelor’s degree in theology, divinity, pastoral care,
philosophy, religion or related discipline.
Experience
- Preferred : Two years Hospice experience.
- Required : A minimum of two years’ experience in a health care setting and / or related pastoral experience.
License Requirements
Provide documentation of current endorsement or acceptable language (licensing, ordination, in
accordance with the applicant’s spiritual / faith tradition. Faith groups must be recognized by the Armed Forces
Chaplains Board
Provide documentation that demonstrates that the candidate is in good standing with their spiritual / faith
group with no ethical charges current or pending.
Skill Requirements
- Ability to minister to patients and families in crisis
- Exceptional verbal communication skills
- Ability to plan, organize, and exercise independent judgement
- Demonstrated ability to be open, sensitive, flexible and ecumenical.
- Current CPR, driver's license, valid vehicle insurance card and access to a dependable vehicle, or public
transportation.