Hospice Chaplain - PRN Spiritual Care Specialist

Affinity Hospice Holdings, LLC; Pine Bluff (AR); On-site; USD 34,000 - 55,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

PTO

Sick time

Holiday pay

Gas card

Medical/dental/vision package for full

401K

EAP

Tuition reimbursement

Internal advancement

End-of-life training

Job summary

Affinity Hospice is seeking a Chaplain to join our interdisciplinary hospice team, focusing on compassionate spiritual care for patients and families. You will provide timely spiritual assessment and support, while coordinating with community chaplains and volunteers.

The role is PRN, requiring a meaningful presence across diverse faiths, comfort with loss and death, and the ability to collaborate with medical and social work professionals. Affinity Hospice values inclusion and excellence.

Qualifications

• Graduate of accredited seminary or school of theology (Master of Divinity, Master of Theology, or equivalent).
• Chaplain Pastoral Education (CPE) units as required by state.
• Licensed driver with a valid vehicle and insurance.
• Must understand and follow company policies and procedures.
• Must network with community clergy and present a professional image.
• Experience with death and dying and supporting patients, families, and caregivers.
• Ability to work as part of an interdisciplinary team.
• Comfort in an interfaith setting and with diverse beliefs.
• Knowledge of hospice philosophy of care and CPR certification.

Responsibilities

• Provide spiritual assessment and ongoing spiritual care to patients and families/caregivers.
• Participate in interdisciplinary care planning to meet identified spiritual needs.
• Liaise with community chaplains and spiritual counselors.
• Document spiritual care activities for quality assurance and program reviews.
• Attend patient care conferences and interdisciplinary meetings as a team member.
• Offer education and support to the interdisciplinary group on spiritual care.
• Recruit community chaplains and spiritual volunteers as needed, building outreach through congregations.
• Provide for funeral or memorial services as requested and plan periodic memorial events.

Skills

Seminary degree

CPE units

Driver's license

Policy compliance

Community networking

Death & dying experience

Interdisciplinary teamwork

Interfaith sensitivity

Cultural awareness

CPR certification

Education

Master of Divinity or equivalent

Bachelor of Divinity or equivalent

Job description

Affinity Hospice is seeking a Chaplain to join our interdisciplinary hospice team, focusing on compassionate spiritual care for patients and families. You will provide timely spiritual assessment and support, while coordinating with community chaplains and volunteers.

The role is PRN, requiring a meaningful presence across diverse faiths, comfort with loss and death, and the ability to collaborate with medical and social work professionals. Affinity Hospice values inclusion and excellence.