Hospice Chaplain

Job Summary:

We are seeking a compassionate and dedicated Hospice Chaplain to join our team. As a Hospice Chaplain, you will provide spiritual guidance and support to individuals in their homes in person. Your role will involve offering counseling, leading religious services, and providing emotional support to patients, their families, and staff members.

Duties:

• The Hospice Chaplain is responsible for the provision of spiritual care services to patients and families/caregivers of Physicians Hospice, either directly or through coordination of care with other spiritual counselors
• Assures spiritual assessment of patients and families/caregivers in the hospice program and appropriate services are rendered in a timely manner
• Facilitates the development of the individualized plan of care by participating in the comprehensive assessment to meet identified spiritual needs
• Serves as liaison and support to community chaplains and spiritual counselors
• Maintains records of spiritual care services utilization and related activities for quality assurance, program development, and policies and procedures review and revision
• Documents direct services and ongoing communication with community chaplains and spiritual counselors
• Attends patient care conference and interdisciplinary group meetings as a member of the interdisciplinary group. Virtual participation is allowed.
• Provides consultation, education, and support to the interdisciplinary group on spiritual care
• Recruits community chaplains, 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
• Actively participates in quality assessment performance improvement teams and activities
• Provides for funeral or memorial services for patients as requested
• Plans periodic memorial services to meet the needs of personnel, volunteers, and community clergy/spiritual counselors working with the hospice team
• Assists in supervision of spiritual care volunteers when assigned to patients/families/caregivers
• Accepts and performs other related duties and responsibilities as required

Requirements:

• Graduate of accredited seminary or school of theology (BD, Mdiv or equivalent theological degree)
• Experience working with death and dying, individuals/family/caregiver
• Ability to work as member of interdisciplinary team/groupComfort in an interfaith setting
• Ability to accept different lifestyles, cultures, beliefs, and values
• Ability to network with community clergy and congregations
• Knowledge of and commitment to hospice philosophy of care
• Must be a licensed driver with an automobile that is insured in accordance with state/or organization requirements and is in good working order

If you are a compassionate individual with a strong commitment to providing spiritual care, we encourage you to apply for this rewarding position. Join our team as a Chaplain and make a difference in the lives of those who need it most.

Pay: $40.00 - $55.00 per hour

Expected hours: 2 per week

Benefits:

• Flexible schedule

Schedule:

• Choose your own hours

Ability to Relocate:

• Rancho Cucamonga, CA 91730: Relocate before starting work (Required)

Work Location: Hybrid remote in Rancho Cucamonga, CA 91730