Hospice - Chaplain I

JSSA Hospice has an immediate opening for a PRN Chaplain to be available as needed Monday through Saturday for end of life visits providing spiritual guidance for our Montgomery County, Maryland patients and their families.

Responsibilities

• Facilitate end of life conversations and decision-making with the family or caregiver.
• Provide pastoral, spiritual, and religious care to patients, family members, and relatives of varying faiths.
• Collaborate with the interdisciplinary team (nurse, social worker, volunteer, physician) to ensure appropriate and timely support.
• Document visits within the required timeline in the electronic medical record system.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree, Master of Divinity or equivalent graduate degree from a theological school
• 2+ units of CPE required
• Minimum 3 years of pastoral experience in a clinical setting
• A minimum of 2 years of experience in a hospice program
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills
• Proficient with Microsoft Office 365 applications and Homecare Homebase electronic medical record system
• Possess a valid Driver's License and reliable transportation to make visits within Montgomery County and Northern Virginia

What we Offer

• Hourly rate starts at $30.00.
• Supportive work environment
• 403b Retirement Plan with match and immediate vesting

The Jewish Social Service Agency (JSSA) has been helping people across the Washington metropolitan area meet emotional, social, and physical challenges for more than 120 years. A nonsectarian provider, we serve people of all religious backgrounds, races and ethnicities, helping the youngest child to the most fragile senior, from individuals to entire families. JSSA provides services and support to nearly 31,000 individuals a year through our wide range of counseling, educational, specialized employment, in-home support, hospice and nursing care, and social services. We are a growing Agency and strive to be an Employer of Choice. As such we offer a competitive salary and benefits package, a healthy work-life balance, collaborative team environment and many opportunities for personal growth and professional development. We pride ourselves on our mission to be the first place for the Jewish community, as well as the community at large, to turn for clinical and social services of the highest quality that sustain and nurture all who seek assistance. We are an Equal Opportunity Employer. AA/M/F/D