Job Description
Job Description
Join Our Team: Spiritual Care Coordinator (Chaplain)
Hours: 32 hours/week (FT) M-F
About Us: Central Vermont Home Health & Hospice is more than just a healthcare provider; we're a community-focused, not-for-profit organization dedicated to enhancing the well-being of central Vermonters. We deliver exceptional home health and hospice care to individuals of all backgrounds, ensuring access to high-quality services regardless of financial circumstances. Committed to holistic care, we offer a range of health promotion, long-term care, and maternal-and-child health services, aiming to enrich the lives of our community members at every stage.
Who We're Seeking: Join our team as the Spiritual Care Coordinator. In this role you will be responsible for providing spiritual care to clients and families. You will also participate as a member of the Hospice interdisciplinary group.
Your Responsibilities: We are seeking a compassionate and collaborative professional to support hospice patients and families by coordinating referrals and home or facility visits while working closely with an interdisciplinary care team. This role requires strong communication skills, timely documentation, and a deep understanding of hospice philosophy, with a focus on delivering high-quality, patient-centered care. The ideal candidate is comfortable addressing grief and loss, providing counseling and bereavement follow-up services, and supporting both staff and families through emotionally complex situations. Responsibilities also include engaging with clergy and community groups to address spiritual needs, facilitating memorial services when appropriate, and contributing to staff education and patient care conferences. Additionally, the position plays an active role in quality improvement initiatives and community bereavement programs, ensuring compliance with all regulatory and organizational standards..
Why Join Us: We offer more than just a job; we provide a fulfilling career with exceptional benefits:
- 28 days combined time off in your first year for a healthy work-life balance.
- Opportunity to start your day from home for added convenience.
- Tuition reimbursement and student loan repayment assistance to support your professional growth.
- Supportive environment with guidance from our office staff and management team.
- Eligibility for loan forgiveness programs to ease financial burdens.
- Comprehensive benefits package, including employer first-dollar contribution group health, dental, and life insurance, as well as short-term disability coverage.
- 401(k) Safe Harbor retirement plan with 3% employer contribution for long-term financial security.
- Mileage reimbursement
- Discounts at local vendors to enjoy perks beyond work.