Hospice Chaplain

**Job Overview** Join our compassionate team as a Hospice Chaplain, where you will provide spiritual support and guidance to patients facing end\-of\-life journeys, their families, and caregivers. In this vital role, you will offer comfort, counsel, and emotional reassurance, helping individuals find peace and meaning during their most challenging moments. Your presence will foster hope, facilitate spiritual healing, and support the holistic well\-being of those in our care. This paid position offers an opportunity to make a profound difference in people's lives while demonstrating leadership and empathy within a dynamic healthcare environment. **Responsibilities** * Provide spiritual counseling and emotional support tailored to each patient's faith background and personal beliefs * Conduct regular visits to patients’ homes or care facilities to assess spiritual needs and offer comfort * Facilitate end\-of\-life discussions with patients and families, respecting their values and wishes * Lead prayer sessions, religious rituals, or ceremonies as appropriate and requested * Collaborate with interdisciplinary teams to integrate spiritual care into overall patient treatment plans * Offer bereavement support to families before and after a patient's passing through counseling sessions or support groups * Develop educational programs, workshops, or presentations on topics related to hospice care, grief management, or spiritual wellness **Skills** * Strong communication skills with the ability to listen actively and convey empathy effectively * Expertise in hospice care principles and practices that address physical, emotional, and spiritual needs * Experience in bereavement support, crisis intervention, and crisis management techniques * Skilled in teaching, public speaking, presentation development, and event planning for community outreach or educational purposes * Leadership qualities with the ability to mentor colleagues and guide families through complex emotional situations * Proficiency in Christian counseling (or other faith\-based counseling) tailored to diverse spiritual backgrounds * Conflict management skills to navigate sensitive conversations with compassion and professionalism This role is ideal for compassionate individuals eager to lead with empathy while providing essential spiritual support in a hospice setting. If you are dedicated to making a meaningful impact during life's most vulnerable moments through effective communication, leadership, and heartfelt service—this is your opportunity to shine. **About Us** Sacred Encounter is a World\-Class healthcare organization where every aspect of the care experience is considered important and sacred. People that are successful within our system of care aspire to provide the highest quality experience to all and love learning as well as teaching. Our cultural environment is a balance of purposeful and spiritually rich work with excellent rewards based on providing extraordinary value. To be World Class hospice, we believe it starts with being a World Class employer, that's why are benefit package is the best in the industry. Some of the world class benefits include 6 weeks off a year for full\-time employees, in your very first year! Our Values are Outstanding Customer Service, Integrity in all Activities, Dignity \& Respect, Collaboration \& Teamwork, Excellence in Everything, and Joy. We hope you will join are team and join this exciting mission! Job Types: Part\-time, PRN Pay: From $25\.00 per hour Expected hours: 1\.0 – 20\.0 per week Benefits: * 401(k) matching * Flexible schedule * Mileage reimbursement Work Location: Hybrid remote in West Des Moines, IA 50266