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You will be updated with latest job alerts via emailJOIN A TEAM THAT IS COMPACT IN SIZE YET LARGE OF HEART
Hospice of the North Coast hires passionate individuals eager to join our agencys mission: to deliver compassionate personalized care to patients and their families during endoflife transitions. We hire individuals who wish to thrive on playing a unique role in a persons life. They are compassionate clinicians and administrative staff who take pride in serving as advocates for each and every patient and who are fulfilled by being part of a very intimate stage of life. Collectively we serve patients their families and the community. Are you looking for a fulfilling role that will allow you to make a difference in a patients life Please apply today!
Position Summary
This position is responsible for the provision of spiritual support to patients and families in keeping with the patient/familys desire and belief system. The Care Advocate provides counseling and crises intervention in order to adequately address the spiritual needs of hospice patients and their families.
QUALIFICATIONS:
Education:
Graduate of accredited seminary or school of theology or appropriate certification in hospital or pastoral ministry. Master of Divinity preferred.
Credentials:
None
Experience:
Experience working with patients and families dealing with life threatening illnesses and death.
Core Competencies:
Ability to be open flexible and ecumenical. Ability to provide spiritual sensitivity to patients and families of all faiths and religious affiliations. Knowledge of beliefs and practices of cultures related to death and dying. Excellent oral and written communication skills. Ability to work with dying patients and their families. Possesses a sympathetic attitude toward caring for the hospice patient and demonstrates positive communication skills in interacting with other members of the hospice team. Proficiency in Microsoft Windows 7 operating system.
Other:
Valid drivers license reliable transportation and auto insurance.
EXCELLENT BENEFIT PACKAGE INCLUDES:
**Health insurance coverage Medical/Dental/Vision 100 paid by employer
**Matching 401K plan
**Free Life Insurance/LTD plan
**Continuous professional and clinical training
**Generous PTO accrual
**Holiday Pay
**EAP Employee Assistance Program
**Small service area
**Optional Aflac supplemental insurance
Hospice of the North Coast is committed to equal employment opportunity. We will not discriminate against employees or applicants for employment on any legally recognized basis (protected class) including but not limited to veteran status race color sex religion gender identity national origin or disability status.
Disclaimer: For all our employees we conduct preemployment drug and physical tests as well as background checks that include criminal records employment history education verification and an OIG exclusion review.
Full-Time