Are you a compassionate spiritual care provider with a heart for hospice work? Join Kline Galland, one of the most respected senior care organizations in the Pacific Northwest, as a 24 hours/week Hospice Chaplain Spiritual Care Provider and make a meaningful difference in the lives of patients and families across King County.
Service area: South King County (Renton, Issaquah, Maple Valley, Covington, Enumclaw, and nearby communities)
As a Hospice Chaplain, you will provide emotional and spiritual support to patients and families facing end-of-life journeys. You’ll be part of a dedicated interdisciplinary team committed to delivering holistic, person-centered care.
General Responsibilities:
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Provides or coordinates spiritual support to patients, families and caregivers.
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Contacts patient/family clergy or spiritual representative when appropriate.
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Conducts funeral services when requested by the patient's family.
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Participates in on-call counseling services when required. This may require some weekend shift work
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Provides spiritual support to the hospice staff and volunteers.
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Submits paperwork in a timely manner to update and maintain patient hospice medical records.
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Participates in regularly scheduled Family Support and IDG meetings to coordinate the spiritual care of the patient/family, exchange information and problem solve, and receive staff support and education.
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Participates in agency quality improvement programs.
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Participates in Hospice programs providing orientation, training, and in-service.
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Provides timely assessment of all hospice patients as requested by family support team.
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Adheres to established company policies.
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Accepts other assignments deemed appropriate
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Develops and maintains relationships with local spiritual leaders
Education:
Graduate of an accredited School of Theology and is ordained as a minister or has completed a minimum of one (1) unit of clinical pastoral education or has the equivalent pastoral experience or as required by state specific guidelines.
Requirements:
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Experience working with death and dying, terminal individuals and their families and/or caregivers
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Hospice experience preferred
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Knowledge and commitment to hospice philosophy of care
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Excellent verbal and written communication & organizational skills
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Able to work independently and with a team
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Able to perform and prioritize multiple functions or tasks
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Able to effectively communicate with clinical and non-clinical employees, patients & family/caregivers
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Proof of valid drivers license & reliable, insured transportation
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Meet applicable federal and state health requirements to provide services to patients
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Meet requirements of federal and state criminal/abuse background checks
We offer a comprehensive benefits package to support your health, work-life balance, and professional growth:
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Competitive pay
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Medical, Dental, and Vision insurance
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403b with employer contribution
- Generous Paid Time Off (PTO) and Extended Illness Leave
- Mileage reimbursement
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Continuing education / CEU support
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Flexible scheduling options
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Supportive and mission-driven team environment
Opportunities for professional growth and advancement
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Why Join Benaroya Services at Kline Galland?
- Be part of a trusted, community-centered organization
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Work alongside a collaborative interdisciplinary team
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Make a meaningful impact every day
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Help deliver compassionate, dignified end-of-life care
