Hospice Spiritual Care Coordinator

Job Summary

The Spiritual Care Coordinator provides spiritual support and counseling to patients, families, and staff.  They act as a liaison between patient/client/family and local congregations and the Hospice Program to identify and meet spiritual needs. They coordinate bereavement activities and services and collaborate with members of the patient care team in identifying and resolving spiritual and emotional problems. These responsibilities are carried out in accordance with organization policies/procedures and standards consistent with Federal, State and accreditation regulations, as well as Organization and other regulatory organizational requirements.

Duties & Responsibilities

• Provides spiritual support and counseling to patient and family members in the home and in-patient settings as needed as well as for agency staff.
• Provides assessments of patient/client family spiritual/bereavement care needs.
• Assists Hospice Bereavement staff in consultation with Program Manager to hospice clients/families and community (support groups).
• Acts as a liaison with patient/client/family clergy and congregation as requested during patient illness and during bereavement.
• Offers assistance with funeral/ memorial services.
• Documents visits to and interventions with patients/clients and families.
• Updates team on patient/family needs via hospice line.
• Completes bereavement risk assessment from admission through death.
• Assists in preparations for the annual Hospice Interfaith Memorial Service and other community outreach activities as requested, as well as Grief Support Groups in community as needed.
• Actively participates in Hospice Interdisciplinary Team meeting, identifying needs and problems, interventions, outcomes and documents on IDT forms.
• Participates as instructor for volunteer training sessions and hospice in-service as requested.
• Participates in continuous quality improvement activities.
• Serves on appropriate agency committees as needed.

Requirements

• Bachelor's Degree Required; Field of Study to include completion of curriculum of theological classes. Master of Divinity (M.Div.) or Master of Theological Studies (MTS) preferred.
• Minimum 1 to 3 Years of spiritual care experience required with emphasis on providing spiritual/bereavement support for Hospice/Healthcare patients and their families.
• Experience with grief support beneficial.
• Must possess valid driver’s license and current auto liability insurance.
• Minimum of two units of clinical pastoral education preferred through the Association for Clinical Pastoral Education.
• Displays skills and competencies in spiritual care.
• Initiative and good judgment.
• Excellent communication and organizational skills.
• Must be able to work independently and complete assignments with minimal supervision.
• Must be able to coordinate, prioritize and complete tasks simultaneously in a timely manner.
• Must be customer service oriented and able to blend strong clinical knowledge with excellent problem-solving and organizational skills.
• Excellent interpersonal skills required.
• Leadership skills and the ability to continuously motivate others.
• Knowledge of computer systems preferred.
• Must be able to speak, read, and write English with excellent oral and written communication skills required.

About Us

Care New England Health System (CNE) and its member institutions, Butler Hospital, Women & Infants Hospital, Kent Hospital, VNA of Care New England, Integra, The Providence Center, and Care New England Medical Group, is a trusted, integrated health care organization that fuels the latest advances in medical research, attracts the nation’s top specialty-trained doctors, hones renowned services and innovative programs, and engages in the important discussions people need to have about their health and end-of-life wishes. Care New England is helping to transform the future of health care, providing a leading voice in the ongoing effort to ensure the health of the individuals and communities we serve.

Americans with Disability Act Statement: External and internal applicants, as well as position incumbents who become disabled must be able to perform the essential job-specific functions either unaided or with the assistance of a reasonable accommodation, to be determined by the organization on a case-by-case basis.

EEOC Statement: Care New England is an equal opportunity employer. All applicants will be considered for employment without attention to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, veteran or disability status

Ethics Statement: Employee conducts himself/herself consistent with the ethical standards of the organization including, but not limited to hospital policy, mission, vision, and values.