Hospice Spiritual Care Navigator

Elara Caring; Toledo (OH); On-site; USD 55,000 - 75,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Tuition reimbursement for full-time st

401(K) with employer match

Paid time off

Pet insurance

Healthcare benefits

Job summary

Elara Caring in the United States is seeking a Spiritual Coordinator to lead spiritual care for patients in home hospice settings. You will assess spiritual needs, develop care plans, provide counseling, and collaborate with the interdisciplinary team to integrate faith and meaning into care.

The role requires education in divinity or theology, certification or ordination, and about 2 years of hospice/ministry experience, with travel up to 50%.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in divinity, Theology, Pastoral Care, or a related field.
• Certification or ordination as a clergy member, chaplain, or spiritual counselor
• 2 years of experience working at a hospice, counseling, or ministry environment
• 50% travel required
• Ability to frequently lift, push, pull, and support up to 50 pounds, including positioning or transferring patients and moving equipment
• Valid driver’s license and insurance and reliable transportation to perform job tasks

Responsibilities

• Ensures that all activities performed align with the vision of Elara Caring’s board of directors, executive team, and the leadership of the Hospice team.
• Conduct initial and ongoing spiritual assessments of patients and families to identify their spiritual needs and preferences.
• Develop and implement individualized spiritual care plans as part of the interdisciplinary team.
• Provide spiritual guidance, counseling, and emotional support to patients and families, respecting cultural and religious diversity
• Facilitate discussions about meaning, faith, forgiveness, and other end-of-life concerns.
• Participate in interdisciplinary team meetings to ensure spiritual care is integrated into the overall hospice care plan.
• Maintain accurate and timely documentation of all spiritual care services provided, ensuring compliance.
• Provide bereavement support to families before and after the patient’s passing.
• Educate patients, families, and staff about the role of spiritual care in hospice
• Advocate for patients’ spiritual needs within the care plan and ensure their beliefs are honored.
• Promotes Elara Caring’s philosophy, mission statement and administrative policies to ensure quality of care.
• Maintains patient and staff privacy and confidentiality pursuant to HIPAA Privacy Final Rule.
• Performs other duties/projects as assigned.

Education

Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in divinity, Theology, Pastoral Care, or related field

Job description

Elara Caring in the United States is seeking a Spiritual Coordinator to lead spiritual care for patients in home hospice settings. You will assess spiritual needs, develop care plans, provide counseling, and collaborate with the interdisciplinary team to integrate faith and meaning into care.

The role requires education in divinity or theology, certification or ordination, and about 2 years of hospice/ministry experience, with travel up to 50%.