Chaplain Volunteer Coordinator Hospice

Gentiva; Ankeny (IA); On-site; USD 45,000 - 65,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive Pay

401(k) with Company Match

Career Advancement Opportunities

National & Local Recognition Programs

Teammate Assistance Fund

Medical, Dental, Vision Insurance

Education Support & Tuition Assistance

Job summary

A leading hospice organization is seeking a Chaplain Volunteer Coordinator to provide spiritual and emotional support to patients and their families. The ideal candidate will coordinate volunteer efforts and ensure high-quality spiritual care is delivered. Applicants should possess a Bachelor’s degree in a related field and ideally have a Master’s degree. Experience in pastoral care within diverse communities is highly valued. This role includes competitive pay and a comprehensive benefits package.

Qualifications

• Minimum two years of active work in pastoral care ministry.
• Experience managing hospice volunteers is preferred.
• Demonstrated ability to work with diverse patients and families.

Responsibilities

• Provide spiritual and emotional support to patients and families.
• Coordinate recruitment, training, and assignments of hospice volunteers.
• Develop and implement individualized spiritual care plans.

Skills

Strong communication

Time management

Organizational skills

Ability to work independently

Collaborative skills in an interdisciplinary team

Education

Bachelor’s degree in theology, religion, human services, sociology, or related field

Master’s degree in counseling, psychology, theology or divinity (preferred)

One unit of Clinical Pastoral Education (CPE)

Job description

Join to apply for the Chaplain Volunteer Coordinator Hospice role at Gentiva.

Overview

Provide Peace. Offer Support. Honor Lives. We are seeking a Hospice Chaplain – Volunteer Coordinator who will bring comfort, counsel, and purpose to patients and families through spiritual care and volunteer support.

What You’ll Do As a Chaplain – Volunteer Coordinator

• Provide spiritual and emotional support to patients, families, and caregivers in alignment with their beliefs and values
• Serve as a spiritual care leader and member of the interdisciplinary hospice team
• Develop and implement individualized spiritual care plans
• Conduct home and facility visits, offering prayer, counsel, or presence based on patient/family needs
• Lead the recruitment, training, and placement of hospice volunteers
• Coordinate volunteer assignments to support patients and families
• Advocate for the role of volunteers in the hospice care model and maintain required documentation
• Collaborate closely with leadership, clinical staff, and community partners to expand and strengthen volunteer services

About You

Educational Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree in theology, religion, human services, sociology, or a related field from an accredited college or university
• Master’s degree in counseling, psychology, theology, or divinity from an accredited institution (preferred)
• A minimum of one unit of Clinical Pastoral Education (CPE) accredited by the Association of Clinical Pastoral Education, Inc. (ACPE)

Note: Degrees from accredited institutions are preferred. If a degree is obtained from a non-accredited institution, AVPO approval is required prior to hire.

Preferred Experience

• Two years of active work in pastoral care ministry with demonstrated ability to work with patients, families, and community clergy of various denominations
• Three years of active pastoral care ministry and one year of clinical pastoral education
• Experience coordinating or managing hospice volunteers
• Strong communication, time management, and organizational skills
• Ability to work independently and collaboratively within an interdisciplinary team

We Offer

Benefits For All Associates (Full-Time, Part-Time & Per Diem)

• Competitive Pay
• 401(k) with Company Match
• Career Advancement Opportunities
• National & Local Recognition Programs
• Teammate Assistance Fund

Additional Full-Time Benefits

• Medical, Dental, Vision Insurance
• Mileage Reimbursement or Fleet Vehicle Program
• Generous Paid Time Off + 7 Paid Holidays
• Wellness Programs (Telemedicine, Diabetes Management, Joint & Spine Concierge Care)
• Education Support & Tuition Assistance (ASN to BSN, BSN to MSN)
• Free Continuing Education Units (CEUs)
• Company-paid Life & Long-Term Disability Insurance
• Voluntary Benefits (Pet, Critical Illness, Accident, LTC)

Apply Today

Join us in expanding access, providing comfort, and transforming lives. If you are a compassionate Chaplain with experience in hospice spiritual care, we encourage you to apply and make a difference in patients’ final journey.

Legalese

• This is a safety-sensitive position
• Employee must meet minimum requirements to be eligible for benefits
• Where applicable, employee must meet state specific requirements
• We are proud to be an EEO employer
• We maintain a drug-free workplace