Chaplain - Montrose location

Company: HOPEWEST
Location: Grand Junction
Posted on: June 15, 2022

Job Description:

Job DescriptionChaplain - Montrose Join an organization recognized as a BEST PLACE TO WORK & #4 BEST FAMILY-FRIENDLY WORKPLACE by Modern Health Care!Find your lifes work at HopeWest as a Chaplain supporting our patients and families in Montrose CountyYou will be part of an interdisciplinary care team of social workers, nurses, physicians, and certified nursing assistants all working together to improve peoples everyday lives when they need help the most. You will provide spiritual support to patients and their families that honors the goals and wishes of each person during this transitional time. If you want something more than a job - more like a calling - you will find it at HopeWest. If you want to connect with the reasons you chose this rewarding career path, use the experience and education you have gained, and find the joy of changing the world you will love when you become a Chaplain with HopeWest across Montrose County.The Chaplain: Provides spiritual support to patients and their families, life review, life resolution, connects them to spiritual care resources in the community and provides prayer as desired by the patient/family.Responsible for developing relationships with community clergy and for connecting patients and families back to their churches and pastors as needed. Assist patients and/or families with funeral planning and conducting funerals and are responsible for planning and conducting hospice memorial services.QUALIFICATIONS One year of related chaplain/pastoral experience.All Chaplains must have, or complete within 3 years of their date of hire 2 units of CPE training. Valid Colorado drivers license and unlimited access to reliable transportation.Maintains adequate automobile insurance.Ability to set priorities and follow through.Able to participate in the on-call, holiday, weekend and after-hours programs.Effectively communicate with others, both written and verbalCOMPENSATION $20.93 - $25.48/HourPremium pay for Masters Degree in Divinity or Religious Studies and bilingual fluencyBenefits include: medical, vision, dental, life insurance, EAP Program, Disability, 403bPTO & Medical leaveMileage reimbursement for travel during patient visitsCell phone and other technology provided such as laptop/tablet for documentation.Tuition Assistance About HopeWest:HopeWest is a non-profit organization that has been providing exceptional hospice, palliative care, and bereavement services to the Western Slope for almost thirty years through its 450 employees and more than one thousand volunteers. Now recognized four times as a Modern Health Care Best Place to Work, and a recipient of multiple quality and innovation awards, HopeWest brings the community together to change how we all experience aging, illness, and grief. It is devoted to not just amazing patient care, but family care.Together, through creativity, volunteerism, and philanthropy we change the experiences of aging, illness, and grief - one family at a time.HopeWest extends compassion, respect, and appreciation for diversity among staff. We strive be an inclusive organization and are looking for bilingual employees to join our team which will provide an extended service to our diverse community.The Job Location: Across Montrose county: HopeWest Chaplains provide support in patients' home settings. When a patient lives in a nursing home or assisted living residence, they partner with professional colleagues in those settings to provide care. We hope that you are looking for an independent Social Work environment where your expertise shines and a chance to work with exceptional teams changing lives every day.To learn more about HopeWest and what our nurses say about us, visit our website at /careersAll qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion or creed, color, gender (sex), pregnancy, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age (40 and over), marital status, veteran status, military status, disability (mental or physical), or genetic information. HopeWest complies with any federal, state, or local law that provides for additional categories of protection. If you need assistance with applying for a position, please contact the HopeWest Recruitment Department at recruitment@.

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