Spiritual Care Coordinator

Summary:

The Spiritual Care Specialist provides and coordinates spiritual care and support as requested for the hospice patient, caregiver and/or family. The Spiritual Care Coordinator also provides spiritual support to staff. The Spiritual Care Coordinator oversees spiritual care coverage, is a member of the Interdisciplinary Team and ensures maximum access to spiritual care services.

Responsibilities:

OTHER DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES

• Attends and participates in IDT.
• Responds within appropriate time frame to request for spiritual care of patients and family.
• Participates in volunteer training program. Assists in planning and providing memorial services. Acts as a resource to staff, volunteers and clergy, providing in-services, literature and materials to enhance sensitivity to spiritual concerns.
• Responsible for ongoing relationship with formal religious organizations and/or clergy association.
• Participates in statewide hospice discipline group.
• MyMichigan Health is a technology driven organization and employees need to demonstrate competency in Microsoft Windows. An employee may be required to participate in further learning opportunities offered by MyMichigan Health.
• Other duties as assigned

Certifications and Licensures:

Credential: FINGERPRIN: Fingerprinting
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Credential: DRIVERSLIC: Drivers License
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Credential: VEH INS: Vehicle Insurance
Equivalent Experience:

Credential: TEAM ADVANCED: Techniques for Effective Aggression Mgt
Equivalent Experience: Within 6 months of hire or transfer (Employees who are in this position on or before 12/31/2023 will have 24 months to complete this certification)

Required Education:

Education: ASSOC
Equivalent Experience: Master's Degree preferred. 4 units of CPE (Clinical Pastoral Education) preferred.

Other Information:

EXPERIENCE, TRAINING AND SKILLS:

• Knowledge of pastoral care or spiritual counseling.
• Possess in-depth knowledge of spiritual issues, particularly as they affect individual and family systems faced with loss.
• Demonstrates knowledge of MyMichigan Home Care mission, philosophy, policies and procedures. Understands the spiritual needs of the dying.
• Ability to function effectively as a team member.
• Knowledge of religious community resources.
• Access to reliable transportation.

PHYSICAL/MENTAL REQUIREMENTS AND TYPICAL WORKING CONDITIONS:

• Exposure to stressful situations, including those involving public contact, as well as, trauma, grief and death.
• Able to wear personal protective equipment that includes latex materials or appropriate substitute if required for your position.
• Is able to move freely about facility with or without an assisted device and must be able to perform the functions of the job as outlined in the job description.
• Overall vision and hearing is necessary with or without assisted device(s).
• Frequently required to sit/stand/walk for long periods of time. May require frequent postural changes such as stooping, kneeling or crouching.
• Some exposure to blood borne pathogens and other potentially infectious material. Must follow MyMichigan Health bloodborne pathogen and TB testing as required.
• Ability to handle multiple tasks, get along with others, work independently, regular and predictable attendance and ability to stay awake.
• Overall dexterity is required including handling, reaching, grasping, fingering and feeling. May require repetition of these movements on a regular to frequent basis.
  Physical Demand Level: Sedentary. Must be able to occasionally (0-33% of the workday) lift or carry 0-10 lbs.

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