Chaplain - Full Time CPE Required

Circle of Life; Springdale (AR); Sur place; USD 55 000 - 75 000; Plein temps

Résumé du poste

Circle of Life hospice seeks a Chaplain to assess and address the spiritual needs of patients and families within a diverse cultural context. The chaplain coordinates services with hospice staff and community clergy, and provides funeral planning and bereavement support.

They may lead trainings on end-of-life issues for healthcare providers. The role emphasizes attending to spiritual beliefs respectfully, delivering care across cultures, and supporting families through bereavement and funeral

Qualifications

• 1 unit of CPE with expectation of completing 4 units within 2 years
• 5 years related experience and/or training; prior healthcare chaplaincy experience required
• Must read, write and communicate effectively in English
• Valid driver's license, personal auto and current auto liability insurance
• Satisfactory results from TB test
• Knowledge of death, dying and bereavement preferred

Responsabilités

• Assess spiritual needs of hospice patients and families
• Coordinate spiritual services through hospice staff, local religious organizations, or community clergy
• Provide funeral services when requested and assist family with planning
• Provide bereavement support
• Assist with public speaking/trainings on spiritual issues, end of life concerns, hospice care for other health care providers
• Respect diverse cultures and religious backgrounds

Connaissances

Active listening

English communication

Time management

Formation

Master's degree (preferred)

4 CPE units required to complete if not already acquired

Outils

Electronic health systems

Description du poste

The Chaplain will work a weekday Monday-Friday schedule with rotating on call coverage for after hour needs.

General Description: The chaplain is an integral part of the hospice interdisciplinary team and is responsible for assessing the spiritual needs of the hospice patient and family. The chaplain must be prepared to care for patients of diverse cultures and/ or religious backgrounds. Understanding that spiritual services must be delivered in a manner that is consistent with patient/family beliefs and desire for service. Chaplain coordinates spiritual services offered through the hospice staff, local religious organizations or community clergy. Provides funeral services when requested, and assists family with this planning. Provides bereavement support. Assists with public speaking/training concerning spiritual issues, end of life concerns, hospice care, etc. for other health care providers.

Requirements: Must have 1 unit of CPE with expectation of completing 4 untils within 2 years. Must have 5 years related experience and/or training; prior healthcare chaplaincy experience required. Exceptional listening skills. Knowledge of death, dying and bereavement preferred, as well as experience with end of life issues and hospice services. Able to work with individuals as well as a commitment to organizational goals; knowledge of proper English usage, spelling, grammar and punctuation; time management. Must be able to read, write and communicate face to face and by phone effectively in English. Requires computer skills. Prior experience using electronic health systems preferred. Valid driver's license, personal auto and current auto liability insurance. Satisfactory results from current TB test.

Education: Master's Degree from an accredited institution preferred. At least 4 units of CPE (Clinical Pastoral Education) required to complete if not already acquired.