Pediatric Hospice Chaplain

About the role

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; and consult with the interdisciplinary team, clients and families on issues related to spirituality and religious belief systems. You’ll also have access to our supportive leadership team and professional development opportunities with plenty of room for advancement.

Responsibilities

• Develop, implement and supervise the spiritual care performed for each client.
• Provide spiritual care support through coordination of community, religion or spiritual leaders, memorial services, family assessment and conferences.
• Consult with the interdisciplinary team, clients and families on issues related to spirituality and religious belief systems.

Requirements

• Two years of experience in a health care or hospice setting required.
• Experience in family counseling regarding loss, grief, death and dying.
• No licensure required.
• Reliable transportation.
• Meets all applicable agency policies and procedures related to health screening and required testing.

Qualifications

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

Skills

• Ability to develop and maintain rapport with family and clients.
• Excellent communication skills, both verbal and written.
• Ability to work well with 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.

Benefits

• 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