Spiritual Care Coordinator - Per Diem
Company: Hospicare & Palliative Care Services
Location: Cortland
Posted on: March 20, 2023
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Job Description:
Job Description:
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) PI207460601
Keywords: Hospicare & Palliative Care Services, Syracuse , Spiritual Care Coordinator - Per Diem, Other , Cortland, New York
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