Hospice Chaplain - PRN

Hospice Chaplain - PRN

Primary Location: Alexander City, Alabama

Overview

Looking for a career that makes a difference every day?

Discover a rewarding career at Enhabit Home Health & Hospice, one of the nation's largest home-based care providers. Consistently recognized as a great place to work, Enhabit delivers exceptional care and fosters a collaborative culture that supports professional growth and ongoing development.

With strong organizational stability, a commitment to excellence, and careers rooted in purpose, Enhabit empowers team members to build forward-moving careers while expanding what's possible for care in the home.

The Enhabit Advantage:

Enhabit offers competitive benefits designed to support well-being and help employees thrive in every stage of their careers. Eligible employees receive:

• Generous paid time off for full-time employees
• 401(k) matching
• Medical, dental and vision coverage
• Supplemental insurance options
• Flexible spending accounts
• Incentive bonus opportunities
• Continuing education and scholarship opportunities

Responsibilities

Enhabit Home Health & Hospice is searching for a Chaplain with hospice experience to join our team. The Chaplain is a member of the interdisciplinary team and reports to the Hospice Branch Director.

• Providing direct spiritual support and/or counsel to patients/families in keeping with patients/families' beliefs.
• Working with staff, clergy and community groups to enhance their sensitivity to the spiritual needs of patients/families and reporting on services as indicated.
• Providing consultation and education for patients/families and interdisciplinary team members.
• Providing bereavement follow-up services as defined by Hospice.
• Maintaining proper records of visits to patients/families.
• Performing occasional liturgical assignments such as the annual Service of Remembrance and monthly memorial service when indicated.

Qualifications

Education and Experience (ESSENTIAL):

• Must be an individual who, by ordination or by ecclesiastical endorsement from the individual's denomination, has been approved to function in a pastoral capacity.
• Must have demonstrated experience in working with patients and families dealing with life-threatening illness and death.

Education and Experience (DESIRED):

• Training in clinical pastoral education, meeting the requirements for the college of chaplains, may be considered in lieu of ordination or endorsement.

Qualifications:

• Must be able to effectively communicate, both orally and in writing.
• Must have exceptional customer service skills and be able to communicate well with a diverse group of stakeholders.
• Must be organized and able to perform multiple, critical tasks simultaneously and frequently.
• Must have an understanding of issues related to delivery of home care services.
• Must have demonstrated ability to be open, sensitive, flexible, and ecumenical.
• Must be able to function efficiently and in a positive manner within a high stress environment.

Additional Information

Enhabit Home Health & Hospice is an equal opportunity employer. We work to promote differences in a collaborative and respectful manner. We are committed to a work environment that supports, encourages and motivates all individuals without discrimination on the basis of race, color, religion, sex (including pregnancy or related medical conditions), sexual orientation, gender identity, marital status, age, disability, national or ethnic origin, military service status, citizenship, genetic information, or other protected characteristic. At Enhabit, we celebrate and embrace the special differences that makes our community extraordinary.