Hospice Chaplain - Ontario/ Yates

**Position Summary:** Provides non-denominational spiritual support to hospice patients and their families.

**Schedule:** Monday - Friday 8 to 430

**Education & Experience****-** Applicants must possess the following qualifications or an equivalent combination of education and experience:

* **Education:** Master of Divinity (MDiv) or an equivalent graduate degree that includes theological studies, CPE preferred.

**Responsibilities**

*Qualified individuals must be capable of performing the following essential duties and responsibilities, with or without reasonable accommodations:*

* Provides counseling to meet the spiritual needs in accordance with the patient’s and family’s acceptance of this service, and in a manner consistent with patient and family beliefs and desires.
* Provides consultation with team members and community clergy directly involved with the patient and family.
* Provides orientation for new hire and ongoing in-services for staff of all disciplines regarding interdisciplinary spiritual care assessment, intervention, documentation, and the role of the chaplain in the team.
* Participate in IDG to establish and maintain the appropriate spiritual plan for hospice patients.
* Documents in the patient record all contacts, visits, or interventions by agency standards.
* Develops cooperative relations with the religious community to promote knowledge of hospice and life care.
* Provides educational programs and spiritual support to the hospice program, patients/families, and community partners.
* Provides bereavement support as requested by family, including funeral and memorial services
* Provides spiritual support to patient’s family and staff as requested.
* Responsible for the Key Performance Indicators (KPI’s) established by their manager.
* Other duties as assigned.

**Knowledge, Skill, & Ability Requirements**

* Strong assessment, interpersonal, ethical, and pastoral skills.

**Technical & Systems/Equipment Proficiencies**

* Excellent Computer Skills

**Hourly Rate: $22.56 - $43.72**

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