Chaplain – Bereavement Coordinator

Our Company

Gentiva Hospice is a member of the Gentiva family – an industry leader in hospice, palliative, home health, and personal home care. Our place is by the side of those who need us, offering physical, spiritual and emotional support to patients and their families so they may make the most of every moment. We believe that better care for caregivers and clinicians means better care for everyone, so we offer ongoing professional training, lower nurse-to-patient ratios, and comprehensive benefits for eligible employees. Here, youll join gifted colleagues who make a lasting difference in peoples lives every day.

Overview

We’re looking for a Chaplain – Bereavement Coordinator to join our on a part-time basis team.

You will report directly to the Administrator or Executive Director. You will be responsible for the spiritual services and bereavement needs provided to hospice patients and families.

You’ll be developing the spiritual plan of care for each patient and family

You’ll be visiting patients and families identified as appropriate for pastoral services and provide direct spiritual counsel, prayer, and ministry as appropriate

You’ll be assisting in understanding the significant spiritual concerns related to the patient and family response to dying

You’ll serve as liaison and resource for community clergy

You’ll be providing bereavement needs of staff, including volunteers

You’ll provide education and training to staff, community and contract agencies, to assists them in understanding the psychosocial dynamics associated with illness, loss, and death

About You

The candidate must meet ONE of the following requirements:

BS or BA in theology, religion, human services, sociology or related field, from a college or university.

A Master’s Degree in counseling, psychology, theology or divinity from an accredited college or university. (preferred)

A minimum of one unit of Association of Clinical Pastoral Education, Inc. (ACPE)-accredited CPE

Note a degree received from an accredited college/university is preferred. If the degree is received from a non-accredited college or university, AVPO approval is required prior to hire.

We Offer

Comprehensive Benefits Package: Health Insurance, 401k Plan, Tuition Reimbursement, PTO

Opportunity to Participate In a Fleet Program

Competitive Salaries

Mileage Reimbursement

Professional Growth and Development Opportunities

Legalese

This is a safety-sensitive position

Employee must meet minimum requirements to be eligible for benefits

Where applicable, employee must meet state specific requirements

We are proud to be an EEO employer

We maintain a drug-free workplace

ReqID: 2024-111542
Category: Administrative/Clerical
Position Type: Part-Time
Company: Gentiva Hospice
Type of Service: Hospice Only