Medi Hospice Volunteers Fredericksburg & Northern Virginia: Chaplains are invaluable to the Hospice Team: Are you a person with a ministerial background?

Part time Chaplain Position Available

Our hospice is currently seeking to add a part time Chaplain to our team of wonderful caregivers. The Chaplain would be a part of the Medi Hospice Manassas office and would minister to our patients in the Northern Virginia area. As a member of the interdisciplinary team the Chaplain is responsible for the provision of spiritual support to patients and families in keeping with the patient/family’s desire and belief system. Additionally they would be responsible for implementing and coordinating all activities relating to the spiritual aspect of the patient care program (the spiritual component of the interdisciplinary team consistent with agency policies and procedures).

ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES OF THE CHAPLAIN INCLUDE THE FOLLOWING:

· Provides direct spiritual support to patients/families.

· Works with staff, clergy, and community groups to enhance their sensitivity to the spiritual concerns of patients/families experiencing terminal illness and loss.

· Participates in patient conference by exploring and assessing the potential spiritual needs of patients/families and reporting on services as indicated.

· Provides bereavement follow-up services as defined in procedure.

· Makes contact with clergy or appropriate representatives or patients/families as indicated.

· Develops and maintain a resource group of clergy to whom specific aspects of spiritual care may be delegated.

· Arranges for on-call availability of chaplain services.

· Ensures compliance with State and Federal regulations.

· Develops a spiritual plan of care.

· Other assignments as may be appropriate.

DEGREE OF TRAVEL, DISRUPTION TO ROUTINE, OVERTIME

· Office meetings, patient visitation and frequent travel while promoting community awareness.
· Must have reliable transportation and agency-required liability insurance.
· Moderate disruption to routine. Occasional after hour’s meetings.

EDUCATION/EXPERIENCE:

Ecumenical by Ayabi

· Graduate of accredited seminary or school of theology, or appropriate certification in hospital or pastoral ministry.

· Ability to be open, flexible and ecumenical.

· Experience in working with patients/families dealing with life threatening illness and death.

· Valid Driver’s license

· Ability to read and interpret documents. Ability to write routine reports and correspondence. Ability to speak effectively before groups of physicians, physician’s staff, clients and employees of the organization.

· Ability to add, subtract, multiply and divide in all units of measure using whole numbers, common fractions, and decimals. Ability to apply concepts of basic algebra.

· Ability to define problems, collect data, establish facts and draw valid conclusions. Ability to interpret and deal with problems involving several concrete variables in standardized situations.

To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The requirements listed above are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or ability required. The physical demands/work environments of this job are listed on a separate, attached page. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

This organization reserves the right to revise or add to your duties as the need arises. This list may not include the entire job duties you may be asked to perform, but identifies the primary essential functions of your job.

This job description does not constitute nor should it be interpreted to create a written or implied contract of employment.

If you are a training clergyman, minister or chaplain would you consider this opportunity to make a difference in the lives of those who are on their last journey? Please email sscherrer@msa-corp.com and find out how you can join our hospice team!

Hospice volunteers are also valued and honored as important contributors to our hospice ministry. Although my focus today was not on volunteering in hospice, I am still a Volunteer Coordinator who desires to offer compassionate, caring people the opportunity to befriend and comfort those of our patients in need of friendly, companionable visitors.