Hospice Chaplain: Compassionate Leader & Volunteer Mentor

Cadre Hospice LLC; Ennis (TX); On-site; USD 55,000 - 75,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive compensation

Comprehensive benefits

People-first culture

Job summary

Cadre Family Companies is seeking a Hospice Chaplain/Volunteer Coordinator to provide spiritual care for patients and families while recruiting, training, and supporting hospice volunteers. The role blends clinical compassion with volunteer program leadership to strengthen end-of-life care in our communities.

You'll collaborate with an interdisciplinary team, deliver bereavement support, coordinate volunteer placements, and participate in community outreach to raise awareness of hospice

Qualifications

• Bachelor's or Master's degree in biblical studies, theology, counseling, psychology, social work, or related degree.
• Minimum of one year of experience providing spiritual care, chaplaincy, pastoral care, or counseling in a healthcare or hospice setting.
• Clean driving record, valid driver's license, and auto insurance.

Responsibilities

• Provide spiritual support and guidance to patients and families facing end-of-life issues.
• Conduct spiritual assessments and provide appropriate spiritual care and support.
• Offer support surrounding grief, loss, and existential distress.
• Provide rituals and ceremonies as appropriate to support patients and families.
• Provide bereavement support to patients and families.
• Collaborate with the interdisciplinary team to support the spiritual and emotional needs of patients and families.
• Recruit, train, and manage volunteers who provide support to hospice patients and their families.
• Place volunteers appropriately based on patient and family needs.
• Provide supervision and support to hospice volunteers.
• Help ensure volunteers are prepared to provide meaningful support to patients and families.
• Support patient and family services through volunteer involvement.
• Participate in community outreach and education related to hospice and spiritual care.
• Support community engagement and outreach efforts.
• Develop awareness and understanding of hospice services within the community.
• Help connect community members and volunteers with opportunities to support hospice patients and families.
• Work collaboratively with the interdisciplinary team to support comprehensive patient and family care.
• Maintain appropriate documentation and reporting related to spiritual care and volunteer activities.
• Support coordination of spiritual care and volunteer services.
• Perform other duties as assigned by leadership.
• Be open to travel as necessary within the patient care area and specified service area.
• Provide services and support where needed throughout the designated area.

Skills

Spiritual care experience

Volunteer management

Education

Bachelor's or Master's degree in biblical studies, theology, counseling, psychology, social work, or related degree

Minimum of one year of experience providing spiritual care, chaplaincy, pastoral care, or counseling in a healthcare or hospice setting

Clean driving record, valid driver's license, and auto insurance

Job description

Cadre Family Companies is seeking a Hospice Chaplain/Volunteer Coordinator to provide spiritual care for patients and families while recruiting, training, and supporting hospice volunteers. The role blends clinical compassion with volunteer program leadership to strengthen end-of-life care in our communities.

You'll collaborate with an interdisciplinary team, deliver bereavement support, coordinate volunteer placements, and participate in community outreach to raise awareness of hospice