Chaplain - Full Time

Affinity Hospice; Lawrenceville (GA); On-site; USD 60,000 - 75,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

PTO & holidays

Gas card

Medical, Dental, Vision

401K

Employee Assistance Program

Tuition Reimbursement

Internal Advancement

End of life training

Job summary

Affinity Hospice in Lawrenceville, GA is seeking a Chaplain to join our interdisciplinary team, providing compassionate spiritual care to patients and families at end of life.

The role requires a seminary degree, CPE units, a valid driver’s license, and the ability to collaborate with community clergy while honoring diverse faith traditions and hospice philosophy.

This full-time position offers opportunities for growth and a supportive environment focused on patient-centered, holistic care.

Qualifications

• Graduate of accredited seminary or school of theology (Bachelor of Divinity, MasterofDivinityorequivalent theological degree).
• Chaplain Pastoral Education (CPE) Units (Varies by State)
• Licensed driver with automobile thatisinsuredinaccordancewithorganizationrequirements and is in good working order.
• Must understand and follow company policies andprocedures
• Must be able to network with community clergy and congregations and present a professional image
• Experience working with death and dying,individuals/family/caregiver
• Ability to work as member of interdisciplinary group
• Comfort in an interfaith setting
• Ability to accept different lifestyles, cultures, beliefs, and values
• Knowledge of and commitment to hospice philosophy of care
• CPR Certification

Responsibilities

• Assures spiritual assessment and spiritual care of patients and families/caregivers in the hospice program andappropriateservicesarerenderedina timely manner
• Facilitates the development of theindividualizedtheplanof carebyparticipatinginthe comprehensive assessment tomeetidentifiedspiritualneedsServesas liaison andsupport tocommunity chaplains and spiritualcounselors
• Maintains records of spiritual careservicesutilizationandrelated activities for quality assurance, program development, and policies and procedures review and revision
• Documents direct services and ongoing communication with community chaplains and spiritualcounselors
• 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
• Recruitscommunitychaplains, 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 asrequested
• Plans periodic memorial services to meet the needs of associate, volunteers, and community clergy/spiritual counselors working with the hospice team
• Assistsin supervision of spiritual care volunteers when assigned to patients/families/caregivers
• Activelyparticipatesinquality assessment performance improvement teams andactivities
• Accepts and performs other related duties and responsibilitiesasrequired

Skills

Pastoral care

Interdisciplinary teamwork

Education

Master of Divinity

Bachelor of Divinity

Job description

Job Description:

Affinity Hospice is one of the fastest growing, privately held hospice organizations in the country. We are passionate about giving exceptional care to our hospice patients and their families. We believe the care we provide trulymattersand we would love to have you join our nationally recognized team!

What We Offer:

• Paid Time Off (PTO), Sick Time, and Holiday Pay

• Gas Card and Car Maintenance Stipend

• BenefitPackage (Medical, Dental, Vision and more) for full-time employees

• 401K

• Employee Assistance Program

• Tuition Reimbursement for eligible employees

• Internal Company Advancement

• Free end of life training

Position Summary:

The Chaplain serves as an integral member of the interdisciplinary team, concentrating on the spiritual care of patients and their families/caregivers. The Chaplain is committed to achieving excellence in pastoral care,necessitatinga genuine presence, empathy, andproficiencyin navigating the spiritual complexities associated with illness, loss, and death.

Hours / Schedule:

Full Time; (40) hours / week

Minimum Qualifications:

• Graduate of accredited seminary or school of theology (Bachelor of Divinity, MasterofDivinityorequivalent theological degree).

• Chaplain Pastoral Education (CPE) Units (Varies by State)

• Licensed driver with automobile thatisinsuredinaccordancewithorganizationrequirements and is in good working order.

• Must understand and follow company policies andprocedures

• Must be able to network with community clergy and congregations and present a professional image

• Experience working with death and dying,individuals/family/caregiver

• Ability to work as member of interdisciplinary group

• Comfort in an interfaith setting

• Ability to accept different lifestyles, cultures, beliefs, and values

• Knowledge of and commitment to hospice philosophy of care

• CPR Certification

Key Responsibilities:

• Assures spiritual assessment and spiritual care of patients and families/caregivers in the hospice program andappropriateservicesarerenderedina timely manner

• Facilitates the development of theindividualizedtheplanof carebyparticipatinginthe comprehensive assessment tomeetidentifiedspiritualneedsServesas liaison andsupport tocommunity chaplains and spiritualcounselors

• Maintains records of spiritual careservicesutilizationandrelated activities for quality assurance, program development, and policies and procedures review and revision

• Documents direct services and ongoing communication with community chaplains and spiritualcounselors

• 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

• Recruitscommunitychaplains, 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 asrequested

• Plans periodic memorial services to meet the needs of associate, volunteers, and community clergy/spiritual counselors working with the hospice team

• Assistsin supervision of spiritual care volunteers when assigned to patients/families/caregivers

• Activelyparticipatesinquality assessment performance improvement teams andactivities

• Accepts and performs other related duties and responsibilitiesasrequired

Affinity Hospice is an equal opportunity employer. We celebrate diversity and are committed to creating an inclusive environment for all employees.