Hospice Chaplain - Part Time
Looking for a career that makes a difference every day? Discover a rewarding career at Enhabit Home Health & Hospice, one of the nation’s largest home-based care providers. Consistently recognized as a great place to work, Enhabit delivers exceptional care and fosters a collaborative culture that supports professional growth and ongoing development. With strong organizational stability, a commitment to excellence, and careers rooted in purpose, Enhabit empowers team members to build forward-moving careers while expanding what’s possible for care in the home.
Responsibilities
Enhabit Home Health & Hospice is searching for a Chaplain with hospice experience to join our team. The Chaplain is a member of the interdisciplinary team and reports to the Hospice Branch Director.
- Providing direct spiritual support and/or counsel to patients/families in keeping with patients/families’ beliefs.
- Working with staff, clergy and community groups to enhance their sensitivity to the spiritual needs of patients/families and reporting on services as indicated.
- Providing consultation and education for patients/families and interdisciplinary team members.
- Providing bereavement follow-up services as defined by Hospice.
- Maintaining proper records of visits to patients/families.
- Performing occasional liturgical assignments such as the annual Service of Remembrance and monthly memorial service when indicated.
Qualifications
- Must be an individual who, by ordination or by ecclesiastical endorsement from the individual's denomination, has been approved to function in a pastoral capacity.
- Must have demonstrated experience in working with patients and families dealing with life-threatening illness and death.
- Training in clinical pastoral education, meeting the requirements for the college of chaplains, may be considered in lieu of ordination or endorsement.
- Must be able to effectively communicate, both orally and in writing.
- Must have exceptional customer service skills and be able to communicate well with a diverse group of stakeholders.
- Must be organized and able to perform multiple, critical tasks simultaneously and frequently.
- Must have an understanding of issues related to delivery of home care services.
- Must have demonstrated ability to be open, sensitive, flexible, and ecumenical.
- Must be able to function efficiently and in a positive manner within a high stress environment.
Benefits
- Generous paid time off for full-time employees
- 401(k) matching
- Medical, dental and vision coverage
- Supplemental insurance options
- Flexible spending accounts
- Incentive bonus opportunities
- Continuing education and scholarship opportunities