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Spiritual Care Specialist
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High Peaks Hospice
Hudson Falls, NY (In Person)
$45,760 Salary, Full-Time
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The culture of High Peaks Hospice is mission-driven and community oriented. From our board of directors, clinical staff, circle of care team members, administrative staff, volunteers, and donors, the High Peaks Hospice community is filled with compassionate and dedicated individuals committed to providing comfort, peace, and dignity to the families we serve, at a time when it's needed most. Summary The Spiritual Care Specialist assumes overall responsibility for the coordination of spiritual services; provides spiritual counseling and emotional support to patients' families and hospice team members of all denominations; addresses those areas which give purpose and meaning to life; and participates in the development of the patient/family care plan and the bereavement program. Job Requirements Provides direct support and/or counseling to patients/families, hospice staff, and volunteers as needed; acknowledging and respecting their beliefs, culture and values related to life's meaning. Participates in the initial and on-going spiritual assessment of the patient/family unit. Provides services related to the spiritual aspects of the plan of care including direct provision of service, support and monitoring of the progress of spiritual care referred to local clergy. Develops the plan of care for spiritual needs in conjunction with the Interdisciplinary Team (IDT) utilizing spiritual counseling and practices such as prayer, scripture, music, mediation and expressive arts (journaling, clay, drawing, etc.) Coordinates services with local clergy, making every effort to have the same pastoral care person delivering care to the patient/family. Maintains documentation of pastoral services in patient's medical records according to policy. Oversees assignment and supervision of volunteers supplementing pastoral services. Elicits and listens to story of patient, family and friends encouraging life review. Attends death of patient when needed, offering prayer and ritual as appropriate. Plans and conducts wakes, funeral and patient memorial services as circumstances warrant. Maintains a safe and clean environment for patients and staff. Actively participates in regular hospice training. Other duties and responsibilities as assigned. Qualifications Bachelor's degree or equivalent from a college or university. A minimum of five (5) years' experience in pastoral ministry. Hospice experience and/or equivalent education in pastoral ministry is preferred. High level of interpersonal skills, including knowledge regarding family dynamics, and issues of death and dying. Ability to work in a collaborative team relationship. Ability to perform public speaking engagements, and lead memorial services, often during weekend or evening hours. Compassionate, patient, and empathetic nature. Outstanding communicator that can calmly work with people facing charged situations.