Per Diem Hospice Spiritual Care Coordinator

HOMECARE & HOSPICE; New York (NY); On-site; USD 25,000 - 34,000; Part time

Job summary

HOMECARE & HOSPICE in Allegany, NY, seeks a per diem Spiritual Care Coordinator (10-20 hours/week) to provide spiritual counseling to patients and families and to support staff through consultation with religious communities.

Responsibilities include coordinating spiritual care in care plans, counseling families, and participating in the interdisciplinary team. A Bachelor's degree and 1 year pastoral experience are required, with strong communication and organizational skills.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in a related field from a regionally accredited college or university.
• One-year pastoral/spiritual work experience and training, preferably within a health related or similar setting.
• Completion of at least 1 unit of CPE (clinical pastoral education) preferred.
• Demonstrated organizational skills.
• Effective oral and written communication skills.
• Acceptable driver's license and use of automobile during work hours.

Responsibilities

• Coordinates the involvement of spiritual care in preparing and updating patient/family care plans.
• Provides counseling to patients and family members to assist with their psychosocial adjustments to serious illness, death and grief.
• Serves as a member of the interdisciplinary team providing counseling to staff and volunteers related to their involvement with dying and grieving persons.
• Contacts clergy of a particular faith on the behalf of families as may be necessary.
• Provides direct spiritual care to patients and families without religious affiliation when requested.
• Maintains liaisons with community organizations, particularly religious bodies, and serves as a resource for education.
• May conduct funerals, baptisms, weddings as qualified and as may be requested by patient families.
• Prepares required reports and documentation.
• Adheres to and reflects organizational values in daily work.
• Serves on agency committees as may be assigned.

Skills

Oral and written communication

Organizational skills

Education

Bachelor's degree in related field

Job description

HOMECARE & HOSPICE in Allegany, NY, seeks a per diem Spiritual Care Coordinator (10-20 hours/week) to provide spiritual counseling to patients and families and to support staff through consultation with religious communities.

Responsibilities include coordinating spiritual care in care plans, counseling families, and participating in the interdisciplinary team. A Bachelor's degree and 1 year pastoral experience are required, with strong communication and organizational skills.