Spiritual Counselor / Bereavement

Job Description

Spiritual /Bereavement Counselor

Job Title: Spiritual /Bereavement Counselor

Company: With Grace Hospice and Palliative Care

Job Type: Per Diem

With Grace Hospice, a privately owned and operated hospice company, is looking for some outstanding members to join our team! The dedication to our mission flows through our daily work environment, where everyone is treated as a part of our family. We are dedicated to making our patients’ final days, weeks, months, and sometimes even more, as comfortable as possible.

At With Grace Hospice, it is important to us that we offer a workplace that employees are proud to be a part of. We are looking for exceptional Spiritual Counselors/Chaplains to join our exceptional team! We service the Santa Clara County.

Job Summary

To provide spiritual and emotional support when needed to the Hospice patient/family and to members of the Hospice team. To provide assistance at the time of the patient’s death and support of the family during the bereavement period.

QUALIFICATIONS

Educational/Degree: Graduate of an accredited seminary or school of theology or appropriate certification in hospital or pastoral ministry.

Training/Licensure: Certificate or degree in pastoral ministry.

Knowledge/Skills/Ability: Ability to work independently, make accurate, and at times, quick judgments. Ability to respond appropriately to crisis outside of a hospital setting. Acceptance of and adaptability to different social, racial, cultural, and religious modes.

Administrative: Basic computer skills, knowledge of Microsoft Suite. EMR experience helpful but not required

Experience: Minimum 2 years of experience as a chaplain/spiritual counselor, preferred.

Active patient contact within past three years, preferred.

Basic Office skills – knowledgeable in Microsoft Office/ computer literacy

Requirements

• Basic MS office suite (Excel/Word) knowledge
• Create, maintain, execute, and provide oversight for program’s bereavement material
• Experience with client intake processes and data collection
• Effective time management and attention to detail required
• Knowledge of various spiritual/religious/cultural backgrounds and belief systems
• Ability to network with diverse faith traditions on behalf of patients, families and agency
• Knowledge of basic medical terminology and medical ethics
• Experience with computer software, including electronic charting
• Knowledge of death and dying literature
• Physical:
• Requires minimal physical effort most of the day including kneeling, squatting, reaching, twisting, climbing, walking, exposure to temperature and humidity changes and minimal assist in lifting and/or transferring of a 20 pound patient.
• Must possess sight/hearing senses or use appropriate adaptive devices that will enable senses to function at a level required to meet the essential duties of the position.
• Must provide evidence of annual TB test and other state-required tests or examinations.
• Mental
• Must be able to work independently, make judgments based on assessments and data available and act accordingly.
• Must be flexible, innovative and possess good interpersonal skills.
• Must be able to cope with mental and emotional stress and demonstrate emotional stability.

Working conditions

• Be able to tolerate exposure to elements including, but not limited to, odors, blood, body fluids and excrements, adverse environmental conditions and hazardous materials.

Transportation

• Must have a current valid driver’s license, auto liability insurance and reliable transportation.

Essential Functions

• Provide direct spiritual support and/or counsel to patients/families in keeping with patients’/families’ beliefs.
• Work with staff, clergy and community groups to enhance their sensitivity to the spiritual concerns of patients/families experiencing terminal illness and loss.
• Participate in IDG conference by exploring and assessing the potential spiritual needs of patients/families and reporting on services as indicated.
• Provide bereavement follow-up services as assigned.
• Maintain proper records of visits to patients/families.
• Make contact with clergy or appropriate representatives of patients/families as indicated.
• Perform occasional liturgical assignments, e.g., memorial services with staff.
• Conduct or make arrangements for funeral or memorial service when indicated.
• Develop and maintain a resource group of clergies to whom specific aspects of spiritual care may be delegated.
• Arrange for on-call availability of spiritual services.
• Provide educational programs for community clergy, religious and lay representatives as resources allow.
• Deliver flowers on a monthly basis
• Work independently
• Develop and maintain a resource group of clergy to whom specific aspects of spiritual care may be delegated

Job Type: Per Diem

Application Questions

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• How many years of Chaplain experience do you have?
• How many years of relevant experience do you have?
• Do you have the following license or certification: Driver's License?

Job Type: Part-time

Pay: $40.00 - $55.00 per hour

Education:

• Master's (Preferred)

Experience:

• Benefits Administration: 1 year (Preferred)

Work Location: In person