Chaplain – Hospice
Job ID:
R125008
Shift:
1st
Full/Part Time:
Full_time
Location:
Oak Brook, IL – 2311 W 22nd St
Oak Brook, IL 60523
Benefits Eligible:
Yes
Hours Per Week:
40
Schedule Details/Additional Information:
Work schedule: Monday thru Friday 8am – 430pmOn call requirementsHoliday requrements: 1 winter and 1 summer (beginning in 2025)Must be able to travel to all areas within the Advocate Aurora service area in all extremes of weather on all types of roads. Exposed to widely varying social and environmental conditions in patient’s neighborhoods and homes. Must be willing to work occasional overtime if needed. Required to make visits to private residences which may not be accessible to people with disabilities.
Will be exposed to the following hazards on a frequent basis: mechanical, electrical, chemical, blood and body fluids. Will be required to wear PPE, protective clothing and equipment as needed.
This job description indicates the general nature and level of work expected of the incumbent. It is not designed to cover or contain a comprehensive listing of activities, duties or responsibilities required of the incumbent. Incumbent may be required to perform other related duties.
Major Responsibilities:
Provides initial assessment of existing spiritual resources and preferences of patient. Provides spiritual care and emotional support to patients and families. In conformance with the patient's faith and expressed desire, pastoral care services of counseling, sacraments, and support will be available.
Responsible for development of a spiritual plan of care reflecting problems, interventions, and outcome goals. Implements the plan of care in conjunction with the hospice interdisciplinary team and according to hospice specific protocols and measures. Serves as liaison for the hospice patient and their local faith community.
Facilitates conversations specific to end-of-life planning including goals of care, funeral arrangements, and legacy work.
Collaborates with hospice interdisciplinary team with referrals of patients who are in crisis situations.
Participates in the QA/CQI process for Advocate Hospice.
Responsible for achievement of agency, department and personal goals and objectives.
Licensure, Registration and/or Certification Required:
A valid driver’s license issued by the Division of Motor Vehicles.
Education/Experience Required:
Master's Degree in Theology, or Master's Degree in Divinity, or Master's Degree in Religious Studies. At least Two (2) units of CPE, accredited by ACPE; NACC units may be considered. 5 units preferred. In good standing with continued endorsement by the appropriate authority of his/her church or religious institute
Knowledge, Skills & Abilities Required:
A strong background in functional theology and the ability to apply this in a pastoral manner to individuals and families.
Excellent communication skills with knowledge of counseling techniques.
Ability to identify client’s needs with consideration to cultural, ethnic, religious, economic, and other diverse backgrounds;
Experience and compassion in ministering to persons who are dying and their grieving families.
Advocate Health Care is the largest health system in Illinois and a national leader in clinical innovation, health outcomes, consumer experience and value-based care. One of the state’s largest private employers, the system serves patients across 11 hospital locations, including two children’s campuses, and more than 250 sites of care. Advocate Health Care, in addition to Aurora Health Care in Wisconsin and Atrium Health in the Carolinas, Georgia and Alabama, is now a part of Advocate Health, the third-largest nonprofit, integrated health system in the United States. Committed to providing equitable care for all, Advocate Health provides nearly $5 billion in annual community benefits.
