Compassionate Hospice Chaplain - Part-Time Day Shift

Ohio S Hospice Inc; Dayton (OH); On-site; USD 30,000 - 54,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive pay

Tech equipment

Continuing education

Certification support

Interdisciplinary team

Meaningful impact

Job summary

Ohio’s Hospice is seeking a compassionate and experienced Hospice Chaplain to provide spiritual and emotional support to patients and families receiving hospice care. This is a PT Day shift role based at the Dayton Hospice House IPU and involves on-call coverage during assigned hours.

You will collaborate with an interdisciplinary team, assess spiritual needs, document care, and honor diverse beliefs while guiding patients and families through end-of-life transitions with presence, counseling,

Qualifications

• Master of Divinity (M.Div.) or equivalent theological degree preferred.
• Ordained or commissioned minister with ecclesiastical endorsement from a recognized faith group or religious organization preferred.
• Board certified, certification eligible, or actively working toward professional certification through APC, BCC-HPCC, NACC, or NAJC preferred.
• Clinical Pastoral Education (CPE): Four units preferred; minimum of one unit with enrollment toward completion.
• Three years of current active pastoral ministry or chaplaincy experience.
• Computer skills sufficient to accurately document services and care.
• Valid driver's license with a safe driving record.
• State-required automobile insurance.
• Ability to safely drive during daytime, nighttime, and inclement weather conditions.

Responsibilities

• Provide spiritual and emotional support to hospice patients and their families.
• Establish, develop, and maintain compassionate relationships with patients, families, and caregivers.
• Assess spiritual and emotional needs and provide individualized support based on patient and family preferences.
• Provide appropriate spiritual care, counseling, presence, prayer, ritual, or other support consistent with the patient's beliefs and wishes.
• Collaborate with the interdisciplinary hospice team to support holistic patient care.
• Communicate relevant spiritual and psychosocial needs with members of the care team.
• Maintain accurate and timely documentation of services and patient care.
• Participate in on-call coverage and respond to patient and family needs during assigned hours.

Skills

Computer skills

Education

Master of Divinity (M.Div.) or equivalent theological degree

Clinical Pastoral Education (CPE): Four units

Three years of pastoral ministry/chaplaincy experience

Tools

APC, BCC-HPCC, NACC, NAJC certifications

Job description

Ohio’s Hospice is seeking a compassionate and experienced Hospice Chaplain to provide spiritual and emotional support to patients and families receiving hospice care. This is a PT Day shift role based at the Dayton Hospice House IPU and involves on-call coverage during assigned hours.

You will collaborate with an interdisciplinary team, assess spiritual needs, document care, and honor diverse beliefs while guiding patients and families through end-of-life transitions with presence, counseling,