Chaplain - VHS Hospice

Virginia Health Services Hospice, is currently hiring a Full Time, Chaplain!

Job Summary

To provide spiritual and emotional support when needed to the Hospice patient/family and to members of the Hospice team. To provide assistance at the time of the patient’s death and support of the family during the bereavement period.

Job Factors

Physical Requirements:

Requires minimal physical effort most of the day including kneeling, squatting, reaching, twisting, climbing, walking, exposure to temperature and humidity changes and minimal assist in lifting and/or transferring of a 20-pound patient. Must possess sight/hearing senses or use

appropriate adaptive devices that will enable senses to function at a level required to meet the essential duties of the position. Must provide evidence of annual TB test and other state-required tests or examinations.

Mental Requirements

Must be able to work independently, make judgments based on assessments, and data available and act accordingly. Must be flexible, innovative, and possess good interpersonal skills. Must be able to cope with mental and emotional stress and demonstrate emotional stability.

Working Conditions

Be able to tolerate exposure to elements including, but not limited to, odors, blood, body fluids and excrements, adverse environmental conditions, and hazardous materials.

Transportation

Must have a current valid driver’s license, auto liability insurance, and reliable transportation.

Essential Functions

• Provide direct spiritual support and/or counsel to patients/families in keeping with patients’/families’ beliefs.
• Work with staff, clergy and community groups to enhance their sensitivity to the spiritual concerns of patients/families experiencing terminal illness and loss.
• Participate in IDG conference by exploring and assessing the potential spiritual needs of patients/families and reporting on services as indicated.
• Provide bereavement follow-up services as assigned.
• Maintain proper records of visits to patients/families.
• Contact clergy or appropriate representatives of patients/families as indicated.
• Perform occasional liturgical assignments, e.g., memorial services with staff.
• Conduct or assist funeral or memorial arrangements and conduct services, when indicated.
  
  

Educational/Degree

A bachelor's degree in religious studies or a related subject and a master's degree in theology, divinity or pastoral studies is required. (Courses may include biblical interpretation, human development and crises management.)

Master's degree program transcripts should be able to document the completion of 72 semester hours, last approximately three years and may include an internship or one unit of Clinical Pastoral Education (CPE).

Training/Licensure

Should be ordained or commissioned to minister and must present a letter of endorsement for chaplaincy from a recognized faith group

Certification in at least an M.A. in Theology or a related subject and accrual of four units of CPE

Skills/Ability

Ability to work independently, make accurate, and at times, quick judgments. Ability to respond appropriately to crisis outside of a hospital setting.

Ability to practice cultural humility. Will respond with an open mind, observe, listen, and ask questions to better understand how patients’ faith, race, ethnicity, gender, sexual orientation, and more play a role in their end-of-life journey.

Experience

Minimum 2 years of experience as a chaplain/spiritual counselor, preferred.

Active patient contact within past three years, preferred.

Why join Virginia Health Services?

A career with Virginia Health Services means you'll be part of a collaborative Team whose dedication and compassion are recognized and valued. We believe in quality of life and want to help you live your best life too!

Benefits

Recognizing you have many options; Virginia Health Services is committed to investing in its Team members and offers the following benefits:

• Competitive salary
• Group Health insurance including medical, dental, vision, flexible spending and health savings account
• Paid vacation, sick leave, and personal days
• 401(k) retirement savings plan with an employer contribution annual basis.
• Referral program
• State-of-the-art, Employment, Enrichment and Education Center to provide hands-on opportunities for training and development of our team!
  
  

Learn more about us at: http://www.vahs.com

Virginia Health Services is an Equal Opportunity Employer that recruits and hires qualified candidates without regard to race, religion, sex, sexual orientation, age, national origin, ancestry, citizenship, disability or veteran status. We are a drug free workplace.

Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions and responsibilities in accordance with the Americans with Disabilities Act.