Kourageous Kids Chaplain

Hosparus Health starts with a compassionate team, committed to our mission of creating more moments for our patients facing advanced illness or end of life care. Our premier model of care supports patients and their families with a holistic, team-based approach, wherever the patient chooses to call home. Hosparus Health empowers its people to provide the care our patients want to receive, with a level of service we describe as “above and beyond.” Don’t just find a job. Join our team and help us create more moments for our patients and enrich our communities with compassionate care.

Requires M.Div. and 2 CPEs

Pediatric Chaplain Position Summary:

As a member of the interdisciplinary team, the Chaplain provides spiritual care services to patients and families as assigned. Services include assessment, emotional support, and spiritual care related to theological and belief issues, relationship issues, existential and meaning issues and spiritual suffering at the end of life.

Chaplain Position Qualifications:

• Master’s degree in spiritual area of study from accredited school or seminary (i.e. Divinity, Religious Studies, Theology).
• 2 CPE's (Clinical Pastoral Education) units required.
• Experience in organizing and providing pastoral/spiritual care to individuals and families.
• Ability to work cohesively with community clergy from variety of denominational backgrounds and faith traditions.
• Ability to work collaboratively with members of the interdisciplinary team.
• Endorsed by ecclesiastical group or eligible for endorsement.
• Valid driver’s license required.
• Use of technology-based tools, including electronic medical record, strongly preferred.

Kourageous Kids is a dedicated pediatric program under the administration of both Hosparus Health and Pallitus Health Partners. This unique program serves patients with complex and life-limiting conditions and diagnoses by providing patients and their families with medical, psychosocial, and spiritual support to help manage symptoms, reduce stress and anxiety, and enhance quality of life. In addition to providing palliative care support to any pediatric patient facing a serious or life-limiting illness, the team also provides hospice support to patients and their families that have a prognosis of 6 months or less.  This team helps advocate for patients and families within the larger healthcare system, provides education and empowerment, and walks with them through difficult conversations and decision-making processes. This position requires flexibility, compassion, and a commitment to collaboration and teamwork. While the work can at times be emotionally heavy, this team is dedicated to supporting one another and finding joy and levity when times are difficult. The Kourageous Kids team strives to go above and beyond in providing excellent care to patients and families, resulting in work that is simultaneously challenging, meaningful, and rewarding.

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