Hospice Chaplain

Advocate Aurora Health; United States; On-site; USD 39,000 - 59,000; Full time

Job summary

Advocate Aurora Health seeks a Chaplain to provide comprehensive spiritual care to patients, families and healthcare staff within our hospice services. You will offer counseling, crisis response and sacramental support while collaborating with interdisciplinary teams and supporting staff through consultations and training.

The role requires a graduate degree in theology or religious studies, ACPE-endorsed CPE units and a valid driver’s license, with on-call duties including evenings, weekends

Qualifications

• Graduate degree in religious studies, theology, divinity or related field.
• Strong background in theology with pastoral application to individuals and families.
• Excellent communication skills with knowledge of counseling techniques.
• Ability to address diverse cultural, ethnic, religious, and economic backgrounds.
• Experience ministering to dying patients and grieving families.

Responsibilities

• Provide holistic spiritual care to patients, families and healthcare staff, including counseling and crisis support.
• Assist during emergencies and guide families through illness, end-of-life processes, ensuring patient safety.
• Collaborate with interdisciplinary teams and participate in care planning, education and ethics discussions.
• Mentor staff and contribute to departmental operations and community outreach.
• Travel within Advocate Aurora service area to serve hospice locations.

Skills

Pastoral counseling

CPE units

Communication skills

Bereavement care

Cultural sensitivity

Education

MA/M.Div in religious studies/theology

Job description

Department:
39109 Burlington Walworth - Hospice

Status:
Full time

Benefits Eligible:
Yes

Hou rs Per Week:
40

Schedule Details/Additional Information:

Monday-Friday 8-4:30PM, Weekend and holiday on call expectations.

On call 4:00pm-8:00pm approximately 2-3 weekdays per month.

On call approximately 1-2 weekend day 8am-8pm per month.

1 Holiday on call per year.

Servicing Lake Geneva, Genoa City, Lyons, Twin Lakes, Silver Lake, Trevor and surrounding areas

Pay Range:
$28.55 - $42.85

We’re Looking For:

Licensure or Certifications

At least Two (2) units of CPE, accredited by ACPE; NACC units may be considered. 5 units preferred.

In good standing with continued endorsement by the appropriate authority of his/her church, faith group or religious institute

A valid driver’s license issued by the Division of Motor Vehicles.

Degrees/Experience:

• Completed graduate degree (MA, MDiv) in religious studies, theology, divinity or related field.
• A strong background in functional theology and the ability to apply this in a pastoral manner to individuals and families.
• Excellent communication skills with knowledge of counseling techniques.
• Ability to identify clients’ needs with consideration to cultural, ethnic, religious, economic, and other diverse backgrounds
• Experience and compassion in ministering to those who are dying and their grieving families.

As a Chaplain you will:

• Provide comprehensive holistic spiritual care to patients, families, and healthcare staff, including counseling, crisis response, and sacramental support.
• Assist during emergencies, guides families through illness and end‑of‑life processes and promote patient safety.
• Collaborate with interdisciplinary teams, participate in care planning, education, and ethical discussions, and supports staff through consultations and training.
• Contributes to departmental operations, mentoring, and community outreach while upholding organizational values and maintaining active involvement in their faith community.
• Participates in the QA/CQI process for Advocate Hospice.
• Must be able to travel to all areas within the Advocate Aurora service area in all extremes of weather on all types of roads. Exposed to widely varying social and environmental conditions in patient’s neighborhoods and homes.
• Required to make visits to private residences which may not be accessible to people with disabilities.
• Must be willing to work occasional overtime if needed.

WhatYou’llDo:

Schedule: Full-time position, Monday-Friday 8-4:30PM with weekend and holiday on call expectations. On call 4:00pm-8:00pm approximately 2-3 weekdays per month. On call approximately 1-2 weekend day 8am-8pm per month. 1 Holiday on call per year. Servicing Lake Geneva, Genoa City, Lyons, Twin Lakes, Silver Lake, Trevor and surrounding areas

About This Location:

Aurora home hospice professionals provide compassionate hospice care for patients and their families in the comfort of home. Our dedicated team offers medical, emotional and spiritual support, ensuring dignity and quality of life for patients and their families. We focus on comfort rather than curative treatment, helping individuals manage symptoms and spend meaningful time with loved ones. Aurora Home Hospice provides end‑of‑life support to patients and their families to help ensure comfort and peace during this time.

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Physical Requirements and Working Conditions

• May be exposed to blood and body fluids; therefore, personal protective equipment must be worn as necessary.
• Exposed to widely varying social and environmental conditions in patient’s neighborhoods and homes.
• Availability and transportation to serve on-call rotation as needed. Must be able to travel to all areas within the Advocate Aurora service area in all extremes of weather on all types of roads.
• Must be able to sit, stand, walk, and bend throughout the workday.
• Must be willing to work occasional overtime if needed. Required to make visits to private residences which may not be accessible to people with disabilities.
• Will be exposed to the following hazards on a frequent basis: mechanical, electrical, chemical, blood and body fluids. Will be required to wear PPE, protective clothing and equipment as needed.
• Operates all equipment necessary to perform the job.

Our CommitmenttoYou:

Advocate Health offers a comprehensive suite of Total Rewards: benefits and well-being programs, competitive compensation, generous retirement offerings, programs that invest in your career development and so much more – so you can live fully at and away from work, including:

Compensation

• Base compensation listed within the listed pay range based on factors such as qualifications, skills, relevant experience, and/or training
• Premium pay such as shift, on call, and more based on a teammate's job
• Incentive pay for select positions
• Opportunity for annual increases based on performance

Benefits and more

• Paid Time Off programs
• Health and welfare benefits such as medical, dental, vision, life, andShort- and Long-Term Disability
• Flexible Spending Accounts for eligible health care and dependent care expenses
• Family benefits such as adoption assistance and paid parental leave
• Defined contribution retirement plans with employer match and other financial wellness programs
• Educational Assistance Program

Note: Eligibility for programs listed above may depend on your FTE or status (e.g., full-time, part-time, per diem, temporary, etc.); please ask a Recruiter for more information during an interview.

About Advocate Health

Advocate Health is the third-largest nonprofit, integrated health system in the United States, created from the combination of Advocate Aurora Health and Atrium Health. Providing care under the names Advocate Health Care in Illinois; Atrium Health in the Carolinas, Georgia and Alabama; and Aurora Health Care in Wisconsin, Advocate Health is a national leader in clinical innovation, health outcomes, consumer experience and value-based care. Headquartered in Charlotte, North Carolina, Advocate Health services nearly 6 million patients and is engaged in hundreds of clinical trials and research studies, with Wake Forest University School of Medicine serving as the academic core of the enterprise. It is nationally recognized for its expertise in cardiology, neurosciences, oncology, pediatrics and rehabilitation, as well as organ transplants, burn treatments and specialized musculoskeletal programs. Advocate Health employs 155,000 teammates across 69 hospitals and over 1,000 care locations, and offers one of the nation’s largest graduate medical education programs with over 2,000 residents and fellows across more than 200 programs. Committed to providing equitable care for all, Advocate Health provides more than $6 billion in annual community benefits.