Provide counseling or arranges counseling to meet the spiritual needs of the patients/family members/caregivers in a manner consistent with their beliefs and desires and in accordance with the patient’s plan of care.

CHARACTERISTIC JOB TASKS AND RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Conduct a spiritual assessment as part of the comprehensive assessment within 5 days of admission to the hospice program.
• Assist in the development and implementation of the interdisciplinary patient care plan as it pertains to spiritual care.
• Provide spiritual support in accordance with on-going wishes and needs of the patient/family in accordance with their religious preferences or definition of spirituality.
• Work in close collaboration with local clergy when desired by the patient.
• Maintain and submit written clinical records as deemed by the Agency, including the initial evaluation, the care plan and daily notes.
• Evaluate the patients and family’s response to, and effectiveness of, the spiritual counseling.
• Confirm, on a weekly basis, the scheduling of visits with the patients’ Case Managers to facilitate coordination of other staff visits.
• Participate in IDG and QAPI meetings and activities.
• Conduct religious services of prayer, worship and rituals for patients/families, as appropriate.
• Working with other professionals in resolving spiritual/ethical issues.
• Provide spiritual and bereavement support to staff as needed.
• Provide consultation and education to the IDG on spiritual care.
• Provide funeral or memorial services for patient’s as requested.
• Assume responsibility for self-development by continually striving to improve his/her Spiritual practice through formal education, attendance at workshop and conferences, active participation in professional and related organizational meetings, and/or individual research and reading.
• Must be flexible to accept other duties needed or assigned by the resident or institution.
• Performs other duties as assigned by supervisor or management.

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS:
Education and experience equivalent to:

• Ordained, commissioned or credentialed according to the practices of an organized religious group. OR Has a degree in theology or from a seminary.
• Comfortable in an interfaith setting.
• Hospice experience preferred.
• Able to accept different lifestyles, cultures, beliefs, and values.
• Must be a licensed driver with an insured automobile in good working order.
• The ability to communicate well, both verbally and in writing.

The LECOM Institute for Successful Aging is an Equal Opportunity Employer.

Job Type: Part-time

Benefits:

• 401(k)
• 401(k) matching
• Employee assistance program
• Employee discount
• Paid time off
• Referral program

Experience:

• Hospice care: 1 year (Preferred)

License/Certification:

• Driver's License (Preferred)

Willingness to travel:

• 25% (Preferred)

Work Location: Hybrid remote in Erie, PA 16506

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