Pediatric Hospice Chaplain

Overview

Our pediatric care program, Hands of Hope, offers palliative and concurrent care for any child managing a life-limiting illness. Our care is provided by the only nationally board-certified interdisciplinary pediatric team in South Carolina, and our care network extends into North Carolina and Georgia. Through our compassionate care model, Hands of Hope provides support for the physical, emotional, and spiritual needs of children and their families so they can focus on what matters most.

Become a Hospice Chaplain with Hands of Hope

Do you value the time you spend with your patients? Is it important to you that your patients and their families know and feel that you are with them? We are looking for chaplains or spiritual care coordinators who are committed to creating meaningful patient experiences.

As a pediatric chaplain or spiritual care coordinator, you'll develop, implement and supervise the spiritual care performed for each client. Provide spiritual care support through the coordination of community, religion or spiritual leaders, memorial services, family assessment and conferences. You'll also be responsible for consultation to interdisciplinary team, client and family in issues related to spirituality and a religious belief system.

And just like all of our team members, you'll have access to our supportive leadership team and professional development opportunities with plenty of room for advancement.

We're Offering Even More Great Benefits When You Join Our Team!

• Tuition Reimbursement
• Immediate Access to Paid Time Off
• Employee Referral Program Bonus Eligibility
• Matching 401K
• Annual Merit Increases
• Years of Service Award Bonuses
• Financial and Legal Assistance Program
• Mental Health and Counseling Programs
• Dental and Orthodontic Coverage
• Vision Insurance
• Health Care with Low Premiums
• $500 Matching Health Savings Account
• Short-term and Long-term Disability
• Access to Virtual Health & Wellness
• Fertility Assistance Program

About Hands of Hope

Hands of Hope is South Carolina's only statewide, home-based palliative care and concurrent hospice care provider with a dedicated pediatric team. The organization also serves a growing portion of Georgia and North Carolina. Through compassionate care, they provide physical, emotional and spiritual support to children facing life-limiting illnesses and their families. To learn more, visit www.HandsOfHopeSE.com.

About Agape Care Group

As a regional leader in hospice and palliative care, Agape Care Group proudly serves patients through its family of care providers - Agape Care South Carolina, Georgia Hospice Care, Hospice of the Carolina Foothills in North Carolina, and ACG Hospice in Alabama, Kansas, Louisiana, Missouri, Oklahoma, and Virginia. The company's employees are committed to serving with love those touched by an advanced illness, providing comfort and support through compassionate care and meaningful experiences. At any location within our company, you'll find a career that means something. You'll not only have the opportunity to use your skills to make a real difference, but you'll also be part of an inclusive, respectful work environment filled with peers who have answered the call to care for others.

Our Company Mission

Our mission is to serve with love, providing comfort and support through compassionate care and meaningful experiences. For our team members, these aren't empty words. In every interaction, no matter how big or small, we're dedicated to providing a superior experience for patients facing life-limiting illnesses and their families.

Qualifications

EDUCATION: Baccalaureate degree in counseling, theology, divinity or related field. Completion of one unit of clinical pastoral education preferred or minister services.

LICENSURE: NA

EXPERIENCE: 2-year experience in a health care or hospice setting required. Experience in family counseling regarding issues of loss, grief, death and dying.

SKILLS: Ability to develop and maintain rapport with family and clients. Excellent communication skills, both verbal and written. Ability to work well wit h an interdisciplinary team. Excellent skills in interpersonal relations and organization.Demonstrates problem solving and decision making abilities. Possesses interpersonal skills that promote entry into homes, interdisciplinary collaboration and effective communication, and motivate the involvement of the faith community. Knowledge of community resources and methods for client/family referrals.

TRANSPORTATION: Reliable transportation.

HEALTH STATUS: Meets all applicable agency policies and procedures related to health screening and required testing.