Hospice Spiritual Care Coordinator

Guiding Light Hospice OpportunityAre you looking for an employee-centered, patient-focused, locally owned hospice?We are an employee-centered, patient-focused, locally owned organization that is offering a rewarding opportunity to make a meaningful impact in the lives of individuals and their families during challenging times. Our hospice agency is dedicated to providing exceptional care and support to patients and their loved ones as they navigate the journey towards the end of life. We are seeking compassionate individuals who share our commitment to providing comfort, dignity, and quality of life to those in need. If you're passionate about offering holistic care and creating a supportive environment, we invite you to explore the opportunities available within our hospice agency. Join Guiding Light Hospice today in making a difference every day.BenefitsHighly competitive salaryPaid weekly401K with company matchMedical, dental and vision insuranceGenerous PTO planSix paid holidaysEmployee centered patient focused organizationHospice Spiritual Care CoordinatorThe Spiritual Care Coordinator is responsible for the provision of spiritual care services to patients and families/caregivers of Guiding Light Hospice, either directly or through coordination of care with other spiritual counselors.Essential job functions/responsibilities:Assures spiritual assessment of patients and families/caregivers in the hospice program and appropriate services are rendered in a timely manner.Facilitates the development of the individualized plan of care by participating in the comprehensive assessment to meet identified spiritual needs.Provides direct spiritual care to patients and families/caregivers.Serves as liaison and support to community chaplains and spiritual counselors.Maintains records of spiritual care services utilization and related activities for quality assurance, program development, and policies and procedures review and revision.Documents direct services and ongoing communication with community chaplains and spiritual counselors.Attends patient care conference and interdisciplinary group meetings as a member of the interdisciplinary group.Provides consultation, education, and support to the interdisciplinary group on spiritual care.Recruits community chaplains, spiritual counselors, and spiritual care volunteers adequate to meet patient and family/caregiver needs by developing community contacts and offering education through congregations about hospice care.Provides for funeral or memorial services for patients as requested.Plans periodic memorial services to meet the needs of personnel, volunteers, and community clergy/spiritual counselors working with the hospice team.Assists in supervision of spiritual care volunteers when assigned to patients/families/caregivers.Actively participates in quality assessment performance improvement teams and activities.Accepts and performs other related duties and responsibilities as required.Position qualifications:Graduate of accredited seminary or school of theology (BD, MDiv or equivalent theological degree). Experience working with death and dying, individuals/family/caregiver.Documentation of ordination or commission by a recognized faith group.Completed at least one (1) unit of clinical pastoral education from a nationally recognized provider.Ability to work as member of interdisciplinary group.Comfort in an interfaith setting.Ability to accept different lifestyles, cultures, beliefs, and values.Ability to network with community clergy and congregations.Knowledge of and commitment to hospice philosophy of care.Hospice experience preferred.Must be a licensed driver with an automobile that is insured in accordance with state or organization requirements and is in good working order.