Hospice Spiritual Coordinator

At Elara Caring, we care where you are and believe the best place for your care is where you live. We know there’s no place like home, and that’s why our teams continue to provide high-quality care to more than 60,000 patients each day in their preferred home setting. Wherever our patients call home and wherever they are on their journey of health, we care. Each team member has a part to play in this mission.

About the role

As a Spiritual Coordinator, you’ll contribute to our success by developing an amazing team of compassionate and dedicated healthcare providers. You will ensure that all activities align with the vision of Elara Caring’s board of directors, executive team, and the leadership of the Hospice team.

Responsibilities

• Conduct initial and ongoing spiritual assessments of patients and families to identify their spiritual needs and preferences.
• Develop and implement individualized spiritual care plans as part of the interdisciplinary team.
• Provide spiritual guidance, counseling, and emotional support to patients and families, respecting cultural and religious diversity.
• Facilitate discussions about meaning, faith, forgiveness, and other end-of-life concerns.
• Participate in interdisciplinary team meetings to ensure spiritual care is integrated into the overall hospice care plan.
• Maintain accurate and timely documentation of all spiritual care services provided, ensuring compliance.
• Provide bereavement support to families before and after the patient’s passing.
• Educate patients, families, and staff about the role of spiritual care in hospice.
• Advocate for patients’ spiritual needs within the care plan and ensure their beliefs are honored.
• Promote Elara Caring’s philosophy, mission statement, and administrative policies to ensure quality of care.
• Maintain patient and staff privacy and confidentiality pursuant to HIPAA Privacy Final Rule.
• Perform other duties/projects as assigned.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in divinity, Theology, Pastoral Care, or a related field.
• Certification or ordination as a clergy member, chaplain, or spiritual counselor.
• 2 years of experience working in a hospice, counseling, or ministry environment.
• 50% travel required.
• Ability to frequently lift, push, pull, and support up to 50 pounds, including positioning or transferring patients and moving equipment.
• Valid driver’s license and insurance and reliable transportation to perform job tasks.

Benefits

• Competitive compensation package.
• Tuition reimbursement for full-time staff and continuing education opportunities for all employees at no cost.
• Opportunities for advancement.
• Comprehensive insurance plans for medical, dental, and vision benefits.
• 401(K) with employer match.
• Paid time off, paid holidays, family, and pet bereavement.
• Pet insurance.

You will report to the Clinical Team Manager.