Spiritual Care Coordinator at Good Samaritan Hospice – Roanoke, Virginia

Join our award-winning team!

Guided by our mission, Good Samaritan honors what matters most to each person and family served. Our mission extends to our team members, and we listen to what matters to you.

Driven by our employees, the Good Sam culture consists of a diverse workforce full of passionate team members. The work we do can bring a significant sense of purpose, and we also encourage the pursuit of personal goals.

Fueled by clinical excellence, we provide you with the resources and leadership to thrive in your role. Our comprehensive education program provides instruction and hands-on experience to enhance your knowledge base and improve your job skills.

Find your sense of purpose here at Good Sam where everyone has the opportunity to do meaningful work and be recognized for their efforts.

Because Good Sam knows that “every moment of the journey matters.”

We are looking for a Spiritual Care Coordinator to service our New River Valley and Roanoke area on our Home Hospice Team!

Duties & Responsibilities:

· Conducts initial spiritual assessments to identify spiritual needs of our patients and family members and incorporate this into the individualized plan of care.

· Provides effective interventions on initial and subsequent visits to meet the unique goals of our patients and family members.

· Provides outreach and education/support to facilities and other community resources

· Maintains relationships with local spiritual /faith providers and resources

· Serves as spiritual support for staff regarding issues of grief and loss as it related to their professional roles

· Participates in Ethics and other relevant committees to enhance our overall program

· participates in the ongoing development of the role of Chaplain within the agency and within community facilities

Job Requirements:

· Master’s Degree in Divinity or related field required. Degree must be from an accredited program.

· 4 units of Clinical Pastoral Education (CPE) preferred

· Board Certification preferred

· Two years of experience in spiritual care/pastoral counseling

· One year of chaplaincy work with dying or grieving individuals preferred

· Strong ability to respect each patient and family’s unique spiritual and cultural beliefs

· Ability to work effectively in private homes, facilities and hospitals

· Ability to organize, prioritize, manage time well and juggle multiple responsibilities simultaneously

· Skilled in crisis intervention

· Strong communication and presentation skills

· Excellent computer skills

· Virginia driver license, good driving record and reliable transportation

Join us in making a difference in the lives of those we serve by providing essential care coordination services. Your expertise can help guide individuals toward healing and hope.

Please apply today!