Hospice Chaplain & Bereavement Counselor (Per Diem)

Hospice Of San Joaquin; Stockton (CA); On-site; USD 44,000 - 45,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive hospice compensation

Benefits package with multiple plan

401(k) with employer match

AFLAC insurance plans

Flexible Spending Account (FSA)

Fitness Center membership discount

Employee Assistance Programs (ESP)

Work-life balance culture

Paid Time Off (PTO)

Monthly mileage reimbursement

Employee Referral Program

Job summary

Hospice of San Joaquin is seeking an experienced Chaplain to provide spiritual care to patients, families, staff and volunteers in a fast-paced, nonprofit hospice setting in Stockton, CA. This Per Diem, day shift role focuses on spiritual assessment, bereavement support, and coordination with the interdisciplinary team to integrate spiritual care into the plan of care.

Qualifications include Pastoral Education degree or equivalent training, strong interpersonal and communication skills, ability

Qualifications

• Pastoral Education degree or comparable training and, or experience.
• Ability to manage, direct, motivates and develop human resources.
• Must possess excellent interpersonal, oral and written skills.
• Must be able to communicate with people of all religious/spiritual backgrounds without enforcing personal views.
• Knowledge of the process of terminal illness and the Hospice concept.
• Skills in clinical assessment and ability to participate in patient care planning.
• Computer literacy.
• Must be able to work flexible hours including evening and weekends.
• CPR Training.

Responsibilities

• SPIRITUAL – Ensures that patient/family spiritual needs are met and assists the IDT members in spiritual needs and issues.
• DIRECT SERVICES – Ensures that the spiritual concerns of patients/families, staff and volunteers are addressed. If necessary, provides direct services and if possible, requests and encourages the patient’s clergy to visit them.
• BEREAVEMENT CARE –Provides bereavement care and support to meet the needs of Hospice families and community members.
• INTERDISCIPLINARY TEAM/COMMUNICATION –Ensures continuity of care to patients/families by effectively collaborating and communicating with IDT members and the patient/family/caregivers.

Skills

Interpersonal skills

Communication skills

Computer literacy

CPR Training

Flex hours

Education

Pastoral Education degree or comparable training

Job description

Hospice of San Joaquin is seeking an experienced Chaplain to provide spiritual care to patients, families, staff and volunteers in a fast-paced, nonprofit hospice setting in Stockton, CA. This Per Diem, day shift role focuses on spiritual assessment, bereavement support, and coordination with the interdisciplinary team to integrate spiritual care into the plan of care.

Qualifications include Pastoral Education degree or equivalent training, strong interpersonal and communication skills, ability