We’re looking for a Chaplain - Bereavement Coordinator to join our team.
You will report directly to the Administrator or Executive Director. You will be responsible for the spiritual services and bereavement needs provided to hospice patients and families.
You’ll be developing the spiritual plan of care for each patient and family
You’ll be visiting patients and families identified as appropriate for pastoral services and provide direct spiritual counsel, prayer, and ministry as appropriate
You’ll be assisting in understanding the significant spiritual concerns related to the patient and family response to dying
You’ll serve as liaison and resource for community clergy
You’ll be providing bereavement needs of staff, including volunteers
You’ll provide education and training to staff, community and contract agencies, to assists them in understanding the psychosocial dynamics associated with illness, loss, and death
Qualifications
The candidate must meet ONE of the following requirements:
BS or BA in theology, religion, human services, sociology or related field, from accredited college or university.
A Master’s Degree in counseling, psychology, theology or divinity from an accredited college or university. (preferred)
A minimum of one unit of Association of Clinical Pastoral Education, Inc. (ACPE)-accredited CPE
Additional Experience:
Two years of active work in pastoral care ministry, and a demonstrated ability to work with patients, families, and community clergy of various denominations
Three years of active work in pastoral care ministry and one year of clinical pastoral education is preferred
Knowledge of terminally ill patients and their families along with an understanding of hospice
