Chaplain - Full Time

Job Description:

Affinity Hospice is one of the fastest growing, privately held hospice organizations in the country. We are passionate about giving exceptional care to our hospice patients and their families. We believe the care we provide truly matters and we would love to have you join our nationally recognized team!   

What We Offer:  

• Paid Time Off (PTO), Sick Time, and Holiday Pay  

• Gas Card and Car Maintenance Stipend     

• Benefit Package (Medical, Dental, Vision and more) for full-time employees   

• 401K  

• Employee Assistance Program   

• Tuition Reimbursement for eligible employees  

• Internal Company Advancement 

• Free end of life training   

Position Summary: 

The Chaplain serves as an integral member of the interdisciplinary team, concentrating on the spiritual care of patients and their families/caregivers. The Chaplain is committed to achieving excellence in pastoral care, necessitating a genuine presence, empathy, and proficiency in navigating the spiritual complexities associated with illness, loss, and death.  

Hours / Schedule: Full Time; (40) hours / week 

Minimum Qualifications:  

• Graduate of accredited seminary or school of theology (Bachelor of Divinity, Masterof Divinity orequivalent theological degree). 

• Chaplain Pastoral Education (CPE) Units (Varies by State)  

• Licensed driver with automobile thatis insured inaccordancewith organizationrequirements and is in good working order.   

• Must understand and follow company policies andprocedures  

• Must be able to network with community clergy and congregations and present a professional image 

• Experience working with death and dying,individuals/family/caregiver  

• Ability to work as member of interdisciplinary group  

• Comfort in an interfaith setting  

• Ability to accept different lifestyles, cultures, beliefs, and values  

• Knowledge of and commitment to hospice philosophy of care 

• CPR Certification 

Key Responsibilities:  

• Assures spiritual assessment and spiritual care of patients and families/caregivers in the hospice program and appropriateservices are rendered ina timely manner  

• Facilitates the development of theindividualized theplan of careby participating inthe comprehensive assessment tomeet identified spiritualneeds  Servesas liaison and support to community chaplains and spiritualcounselors  

• Maintains records of spiritual careservices utilization andrelated activities for quality assurance, program development, and policies and procedures review and revision  

• Documents direct services and ongoing communication with community chaplains and spiritualcounselors  

• Attends patient care conference and interdisciplinary group meetings as a member of the interdisciplinary group  

• Provides consultation, education, and support to the interdisciplinary group on spiritual care  

• Recruits communitychaplains, spiritual counselors, and spiritual care 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 asrequested  

• Plans periodic memorial services to meet the needs of associate, volunteers, and community clergy/spiritual counselors working with the hospice team  

• Assists in supervision of spiritual care volunteers when assigned to patients/families/caregivers  

• Actively participates inquality assessment performance improvement teams andactivities  

• Accepts and performs other related duties and responsibilitiesas required 

Affinity Hospice is an equal opportunity employer. We celebrate diversity and are committed to creating an inclusive environment for all employees.