Spiritual Care Coordinator - Per Diem
Company: Hospicare & Palliative Care Services
Location: Cortland
Posted on: January 27, 2023
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Job Description:
Description:The Spiritual Care Coordinator's primary
responsibility is to meet the patient's and the family's spiritual
needs, either directly or through coordinating the activities of
others. The Spiritual Care Coordinator is an important member of
the Interdisciplinary Team (IDG) and reports to the Manager of
Psychosocial Services.This is a per diem position covering Cortland
County. Per Diem positions are not benefit-eligible. Direct
Services to Patients and Their Families: Time: 80%Conducts
spiritual care assessment of patients' and families' needs.
Provides confidential counseling to patients and family members to
assist them with their spiritual conflicts and concerns.At the
patient's or the family's request provides direct spiritual care.
At family's request: assists with funeral arrangements; performs
pastoral acts such as holy communion, baptism, etc.; and provides
religious services for families lacking affiliation with a
religious community.Consults with bereavement coordinator and
assists in bereavement services as appropriate and as time
allows.Serves as a member of the interdisciplinary team that
prepares and reviews the patients' care plans.Maintains appropriate
clinical records and makes entries in a timely manner.Provides all
spiritual care services required by applicable laws and
regulations.Coordinative Services: Time: 20%Coordinates the
involvement of pastoral care-givers for Hospicare patients and
their families.Provides professional consultation on hospice and
palliative care concerns to pastoral and other professional care
givers.Actively develops and maintains professional relationships
with local clergy and faith communities to advance the knowledge
and availability of hospice care.Requirements:Requirements of a
Spiritual Care Coordinator:Has knowledge of and is comfortable
dealing with the emotional effects of death, grief and loss. Is
comfortable reaching out to people in distress. Is open, flexible
and ecumenical in ministry. Is able to work with diverse groups of
people with divergent values. Has excellent verbal and written
communications skill. Has knowledge of and is comfortable dealing
with diverse spiritual traditions. Has a degree from an accredited
seminary or school of theology. Holds a current driver's license,
maintains own insurance and is able to provide own transportation.
Is endorsed by his or her denomination or faith tradition for
hospice spiritual care. (desirable)Has one year of counseling
experience. (desirable)PI200915165
Keywords: Hospicare & Palliative Care Services, Syracuse , Spiritual Care Coordinator - Per Diem, Other , Cortland, New York
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