Hospice Chaplain: Compassionate Care & Growth

Goodwin Living; Virginia; Hybride; USD 39 000 - 52 000; Plein temps

Avantages offerts par ce poste

Paid Time Off

Health Insurance

Dental Insurance

Vision Insurance

DailyPay

Tuition Assistance

Student Loan Repayment Program

Citizenship/DACA Support

ESL Tutoring

GED Preparation

Staff Emergency Grants

401(k) Retirement Plan

Free Meals

Fitness Center Access

Swimming Pool

Résumé du poste

Goodwin Living seeks a dedicated spiritual support professional to provide chaplaincy services for residents, families, and staff. The role centers on honoring diverse beliefs while offering compassionate guidance and spiritual care.

Collaboration with clergy and trained volunteers will be essential to meet residents’ needs. The position emphasizes sensitivity to life-threatening illness, ongoing training, and the ability to document care promptly.

Qualifications

• Graduate of accredited seminary or school of theology or appropriate certification in hospital or pastoral ministry.
• Demonstrated ability to be open, sensitive, flexible and ecumenical.
• Demonstrated experience in working with patients/families dealing with life-threatening illness and death.

Responsabilités

• Provides spiritual support and/or counsel to patients/families/staff in keeping with residents’/families’/staffs’ beliefs.
• Contacts clergy or appropriate representatives of residents/families as indicated.
• Develops and maintains a resource group of clergies to whom specific aspects of spiritual care may be delegated.
• Documents spiritual support information clearly and concisely in a timely manner.
• Provides or participates in staff and volunteer training to enhance their sensitivity to the spiritual concerns of residents/families experiencing terminal illness and loss.
• Performs occasional liturgical assignments such as an annual memorial service.
• Conducts or decides for a funeral or memorial service when indicated.

Formation

Seminary or theology certification

Description du poste

Celebrated as the #3 Top Workplace in the D.C. region for 2025 by The Washington Post since 2019, Goodwin Living is more than a team – it's a global family of individuals who represent more than 70 countries.

Goodwin Living is proud to be recognized as a Top Workplace in the greater Washington, D.C. region by The Washington Post every year since 2019 — and now nationally by USA Today. Since 2022, we’ve also been annually recognized as one of the top 100 employers for interns by the Top Virginia Employers for Intern Awards. These honors are based entirely on feedback from our team members, gathered through an annual third-party survey. Here’s what they say makes us stand out:

• Embracing Diversity: Our strength is in our diverse team from over 65 countries, fostering an inclusive and vibrant culture that values every voice.
• Growth and Opportunities: We bolster personal and professional development, offering myriad opportunities, from on-the-job training to mentorship programs and financial support, to help you reach your full potential.
• Valuing Our Team Members: By prioritizing team member satisfaction, we create a fulfilling work environment with competitive benefits, work-life balance, and recognition programs, ensuring our team feels appreciated and valued.

Salary: $33 hour

About the Position

All employees are responsible for extending the mission and values of the organization by understanding the needs of those they serve. Each resident, staff member and community member will be treated in a dignified manner with respect, kindness, and understanding. Employees will subscribe to the organization’s commitment to continuous improvement of quality and service

The position is primarily responsible for provision of spiritual support to resident’s/family’s desire and belief system.

Job Duties

• Provides spiritual support and/or counsel to patients/families/staff in keeping with residents’/families’/staffs’ beliefs.
• Contacts clergy or appropriate representatives of residents/families as indicated.
• Develops and maintains a resource group of clergies to whom specific aspects of spiritual care may be delegated.
• Documents spiritual support information clearly and concisely in a timely manner.
• Provides or participates in staff and volunteer training to enhance their sensitivity to the spiritual concerns of residents/families experiencing terminal illness and loss..
• Performs occasional liturgical assignments such as an annual memorial service.
• Conducts or decides for a funeral or memorial service when indicated.

Job Requirements

• Graduate of accredited seminary or school of theology or appropriate certification in hospital or pastoral ministry.
• Demonstrated ability to be open, sensitive, flexible and ecumenical.
• Demonstrated experience in working with patients/families dealing with life-threatening illness and death.

A sampling of our many benefits!

We’ve got you covered with incredible benefits, whether you work full-time, part-time, or PRN (as needed). Here’s a glimpse of what we offer to Full-Time team members:

• Paid Time Off
• Health/Dental/Vision Insurance
• DailyPay: Work and get paid the same day!
• Tuition Assistance for Career Development
• Student Loan Repayment Program
• Financial assistance with U.S. Citizenship application or DACA Renewal
• Tutoring for ESL, Citizenship Test & GED
• Staff Emergency Grants
• Retirement Plan- 401(k)
• Free Meals, Access to a Fitness Center, Pool, and More

About Goodwin Living

At Goodwin Living, we can all find work with purpose! As a nonprofit senior living and healthcare organization based in Alexandria, Virginia, we are driven by our mission: to support, honor and uplift the lives of older adults and those who care for them. Our commitment to our team members is written directly into that statement. We create an enriching and supportive work environment that has earned us Top Workplace recognition by The Washington Post since 2019 and, more recently, national recognition by USA Today. These honors reflect the culture our team members foster every day — one rooted in purpose, belonging, and growth.

Goodwin Living is an Equal Opportunity Employer and an AARP Employer Pledge Signer. We take pride in our inclusive work culture that values diversity and fosters talent. With us, you are more than just a team member; you are part of a community committed to excellence and continuous learning.