Hospice Chaplain- Full Time
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Overview
Required skills and experience: 1. Baccalaureate degree in counseling, theology, divinity or related field. Completion of one unit of clinical pastoral education preferred or minister services. 2. 2-year experience in a health care or hospice setting required. Experience in family counseling regarding issues of loss, grief, death and dying. 3. 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. 4. Must have reliable transportation. 5. Meets all applicable agency policies and procedures related to health screening and required testing. What you need to know: 1. This is a full-time opportunity, working 4 days per week. 2. The Chaplain is responsible to develop, implement and supervise the spiritual care performed for each client. Provides spiritual care support through the coordination of community, religion or spiritual leaders, memorial services, family assessment and conferences. 3. Responsible for consultation to interdisciplinary team, client and family in issues related to spirituality and a religious belief system. 4. Competitive compensation and company perks!
Company
A regional leader in hospice and palliative care, proudly serves more than 1,500 patients across South Carolina and Georgia. Serve all 46 counties in the state and is also the only statewide palliative and hospice provider with a dedicated pediatric team through our Hands of Hope program. And in Georgia, our Augusta location is the cornerstone of our network we will build from as we grow. Our new name and rebrand, launched in September 2020, united two established organizations: Hospice Care of South Carolina and Agapé Hospice. Together, we have more than 40 years of experience serving our communities and providing the highest-quality care to patients and their families. We pride ourselves on our goal-oriented culture, dynamic leadership, and team-first attitude, and we’re committed to creating an inclusive, respectful workplace that reflects our core values. Our 900-plus employees are the heart of what we do, which is why we provide them with the resources and continuing education they need to excel. We strive to be an employer of choice in the health care industry, and we’re dedicated to building and maintaining an encouraging environment for our team members.