Chaplain - Healthcare jobs in Fresno, CA

Description

Hinds Hospice, one of the most well-known and well-respected nonprofit agencies in California’s Central Valley and a pioneer in the practice of hospice and palliative care, is seeking a Chaplain to join our team. 

Reporting to the Manager of Spiritual Care, the Chaplain is responsible for the provision of spiritual services and support to patients and their family/caregiver in keeping with their belief system and the spiritual philosophy of Hinds Hospice. The Chaplain implements their activities relating to spirituality of hospice care consistent with policies and procedures.

Why Hinds Hospice:

A mission-driven organization and a pioneer in hospice care, Hinds Hospice seeks to uphold the dignity and ease the suffering of the terminally ill while supporting their loved ones and those who are grieving. Our vision is to be recognized for excellence in compassionate end-of-life care and specialized grief support services, accessible to all. We provide a compassionate presence, pursue excellence, act ethically, professionally, and with hope.

As a member of the Hinds Hospice team, you’ll be part of an organization with a long history of recognition for excellence and compassion. Hospice work in any position – from medical to clerical -- can be demanding. But hospice work is rewarding, especially for a person with the dedication required to rise to the challenges of end-of-life care, regardless of the position they work.

Hinds Hospice is Joint Commission accredited and was recently recognized by Fresno’s Marjaree Mason Center as its Leading Business for 2023.

Qualifications

• Compensation $30 - $32/hourly plus sign-on bonus
• Generous benefits package, including:
  • Comprehensive health insurance (Medical, Dental, Vision)
    • (FREE employee Medical/Vision Coverage through Kaiser/Guardian and affordable family rates)
  • Flexible Spending Account
  • 401(k) with employer match
  • Life/AD&D insurance
  • Employee Assistance Program
  • Credit Union membership
  • Paid Time Off (24.5 days per year for FT employees, based on 40-hour work week).
  • Professional Growth and Development Opportunities Clinical Ladders
  • Paid Mileage

Qualifications include but are not limited to:

• Graduated from an accredited seminary or school of theology. Ordination or endorsement from a faith community.
• Clinical Pastoral Education or equivalent training and/or experience in hospital or pastoral ministry.
• Bachelors degree from a related specialty required; Masters Degree in theology or similar study is preferred.
• One-three years prior experience in working with patients/families dealing with life threatening illness and death desirable.
• An understanding of the internal dynamics of the Interdisciplinary team with other staff members, externally, in the patient/family setting, with other clergy, and in the community.
• Recent TB, Tdap, MMR, Varicella, HepB immunizations.
• Must have a valid drivers license and a willingness to use personal vehicle in the course of employment.
• Must show proof of automobile insurance, proof of current auto registration and acceptable driving record (no more than 3 points within a 36-month period).
• Ability to meet the physical demands of the job (i.e., Push, Pull, Lift/Carry 35 lbs.)
• Available to work occasional weekends.

If you are a person with the dedication, the compassion, the qualifications, and the skills required…
If you want to be part of a team that strives to provide the best in hospice and palliative care to the suffering and their loved ones…

Hinds Hospice wants to hear from you.