Spiritual Support / Chaplain

Northern Illinois Hospice is seeking a passionate and dedicated part-time Spiritual Support / Chaplain to join our exceptional team. In this rewarding role, you’ll have the opportunity to bring dignity, comfort, and peace to patients and their families while being part of a trusted leader in hospice care since 1979. We value your expertise and compassion, offering a competitive salary of $25.14 - $32.69 per hour based on experience. This position averages 20 hours per week, consisting of eight (8)-hour shifts, scheduled for two (2) days one week and three (3) days the following week. If you’re looking to combine your skills with purpose and be supported by a collaborative, patient-focused team, we’d love to hear from you.

Benefits for the Hospice Spiritual Support / Chaplain:

• Limited paid time off 
• 401(k) with company match (Roth & Traditional)

Hospice Spiritual Support / Chaplain’s Responsibilities: (Included, but not limited to)

• Provides the comprehensive assessment of spiritual needs of hospice patients, families and/or caregivers within five (5) calendar days of patient’s election to the hospice benefit or according to patient/family wishes on the Spiritual Care Assessment Form.
• Provide consultation and support to patients, families, caregivers and team members in a non-denominational manner or as requested by patient/families/caregivers and documents according to agency policies and procedures.
• Provides spiritual counseling and support to patients, families, caregivers and significant others in a non-denominational manner or as requested by patients/families/caregivers and documents services provided according to agency policies and procedures/clinical record guidelines.
• Works with interdisciplinary team members, clergy, and community groups to enhance their sensitivity to the spiritual concerns of patients/families experiencing terminal illness and loss.

Requirements of the Spiritual Support / Chaplain:

• Preferred Masters Prepared candidate or Graduate of accredited seminary or school of theology with appropriate Clinical Pastoral Education Training with a minimum of 2 to 4 C.P.E. credits obtained from an accredited preferred program.
• Certificate or degree in pastoral ministry.
• Minimum of 2 years’ experience as a chaplain/spiritual counselor, preferred. Active patient contact within past three years, preferred.
• Experience working with death and dying, individuals/family/caregiver and experience with clinical grief and/or pastoral counseling.
• Valid driver’s license and reliable transportation that is insured in accordance with Illinois requirements.

Salary Description

We support our employees’ wellbeing and regularly benchmark with other companies in our industry to offer an extensive Total Reward package for this position. The expected base salary range for this role is $25.14 - $32.69 per hour. However, final base pay will be carefully determined based on several factors, including education, experience, knowledge, skills, and abilities, as well as internal equity and alignment with market data. Additionally, this role may be eligible for other forms of compensation and benefits.

About Us: 

Founded in 1979, Northern Illinois Hospice was created by the community to serve the community. As the region’s first hospice provider, we remain dedicated to delivering extraordinary care that brings comfort, dignity, and peace of mind to patients and families. Our team is made up of your neighbors—caring professionals who live here too—always ready to honor your needs and wishes with compassion and heart.

Northern Illinois Hospice is an equal-opportunity employer. We are committed to the full inclusion of all individuals. We recruit, train, compensate, and promote regardless of race, religion, color, national origin, sex, disability, age, veteran status, and other protected status as required by applicable law. At Northern Illinois Hospice, we believe diversity makes us better.

Northern Illinois Hospice is a drug free workplace.

Compensation details: 25.14-32.69 Hourly Wage

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