Part-Time Hospice Chaplain: Compassionate Spiritual Care

Ohioans Home Healthcare, Inc.; Toledo (OH); Hybrid; USD 32,000 - 52,000; Part time

Job summary

Ohioans Home Healthcare & Hospice in Toledo, OH is seeking a Part-Time Hospice Chaplain to provide spiritual care to patients and families at the end of life. The Chaplain will assess needs, coordinate with the care team, and support caregivers through difficult times.

Applicants should have a theological degree or related Master of Social Work with grief counseling qualifications and the ability to network with community clergy.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree or theological degree; experience with families and patients through death.
• Master’s degree in Social Work with grief counseling qualifications.
• Knowledge of hospice philosophy and service coordination.

Responsibilities

• Assures spiritual assessment of patients and families/caregivers in the hospice program and appropriate services are rendered in a timely manner.
• Facilitates the development of the individualized plan of care by participating in the comprehensive assessment to meet identified spiritual needs.
• Provides direct spiritual care to patients and families/caregivers.
• Recruits community chaplains, spiritual counselors, and volunteers adequate to meet patient and family/caregiver needs by developing community contacts and offering education through congregations about hospice care.
• Provides for funeral or memorial services for patients as requested.
• Plans periodic memorial services to meet the needs of personnel, volunteers, and community clergy/spiritual counselors working with the hospice team.

Skills

Networking with community clergy

Grief counseling experience

Spiritual care delivery

Education

Bachelor’s degree or equivalent Theological degree

Master’s degree in Social Work with grief counseling qualifications

Job description

Ohioans Home Healthcare & Hospice in Toledo, OH is seeking a Part-Time Hospice Chaplain to provide spiritual care to patients and families at the end of life. The Chaplain will assess needs, coordinate with the care team, and support caregivers through difficult times.

Applicants should have a theological degree or related Master of Social Work with grief counseling qualifications and the ability to network with community clergy.