Chaplain

St. Croix Hospice; Town of Wausau (WI); Sur place; USD 55 000 - 75 000; Plein temps

Résumé du poste

St. Croix Hospice in Wisconsin is seeking a Hospice Chaplain to provide emotional, spiritual and practical support to patients and families, integrating care with the clinical team and coordinating with community resources.

The role requires a Bachelor's degree or minimum 5 years ministerial experience, theological coursework, and a valid driver's license; Clinical Pastoral Education is preferred. You will lead bereavement activities, attend interdisciplinary meetings, and supervise volunteers.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree required; 5 years of ministerial experience acceptable in lieu
• Theological coursework required
• Valid State Driver’s License and clean driving record required
• Background check and drug test may be required

Responsabilités

• Provide direct spiritual care to patients and families
• Coordinate with clinical team and community chaplains
• Attend interdisciplinary team meetings and contribute to quality assurance
• Recruit, educate and supervise chaplains, counselors, and volunteers
• Maintain confidential records and support bereavement programs
• Organize memorial services and staff chaplaincy activities

Formation

Bachelor's degree

Theological coursework (MDIV, MTS, ThM or equivalent)

Clinical Pastoral Education (CPE) preferred

Description du poste

Work Where You Matter!At St. Croix Hospice we guide patients and families through the end-of-life journey. Through compassionate care, we focus on our patient’s quality of life, empowering them to make the most of their time with dignity, comfort and respect. If you are ready to be part of an extraordinary team of caregivers, then come work where you matter.ChaplainPosition OverviewThe Hospice Chaplain provides emotional, practical and/or spiritual guidance for patients and their families, meeting them where they are on their hospice journey. As part of the patient care team, chaplains support the unique needs of each patient, including visiting with patients and their families, coordinating with the clinical team and connecting them with community resources and services.In the end-of-life planning, the Hospice Chaplain has the privilege and responsibility to provide spiritual care services to patients and families/caregivers of St. Croix Hospice, either directly or through coordination of care with other spiritual counselors.Essential Functions and SkillsConduct spiritual assessments and develop individualized care plans.Provides direct spiritual support to patients and families.Coordinates with community chaplains and spiritual counselors.Maintains records for quality assurance and compliance.Attends interdisciplinary team meetings and provides spiritual care consultation.Recruits and educates community chaplains, counselors, and volunteers.Assists in developing and maintaining a bereavement program, ensuring follow-up care.Oversees condolence calls and support group scheduling.Conducts funeral/memorial services as requested.Organizes periodic memorial services for staff, volunteers, and clergy.Supervises spiritual care volunteers as needed.Participate in quality assessment and performance improvement activities.Ensures HIPAA compliance and confidentiality of patient information.Performs other duties as assigned.Requirements/QualificationsBachelor's degree required; in lieu of a degree, a minimum of 5 years of experience in a formal ministerial setting is required.Demonstrated theological coursework required.Ability to pass background, consumer report and drug test.Valid State Driver’s License, access to an automobile in good working order, automobile insurance in accordance with state and organizational requirements, and an acceptable driving record required.PreferredBachelor’s degree in biblical studies, theology, or religious studies or equivalent theology degree preferred.Graduate of accredited seminary or school of theology (MDIV, MTS, ThM or equivalent theological degree) preferred.One or more unit(s) of Clinical Pastoral Education preferred.Physical RequirementsThe physical requirements described are representative of those that must be met to successfully perform the essential responsibilities of this position. Reasonable accommodation may be made.Pushing/Pulling and Lifting/carrying up to 12 pounds. Occasionally up to 20pounds.Ability to adapt to a variety of work conditions to ensure the highest quality of patient care in a home setting.