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This is a Per Diem Rabbi position covering all of Fairfield County, CT

The Hospice Jewish Spiritual Care team member is a qualified professional, who delivers varied pastoral and spiritual support services to Hospice patients and their families. This role is an integral part of the Hospice Interdisciplinary Group (IDG), providing initial assessment and on-going spiritual support, life review, grief and bereavement assessment and support, funeral planning, community education, outreach referral support and service.

Responsibilities: Spiritual Care:

The spiritual care program supports the client and family unit in exploring and utilizing the spiritual/community resources available to them.

This individual is responsible to make all reasonable efforts to facilitate visits by local clergy, pastoral counselors, or other individuals who can support the patient’s spiritual needs to the best of their ability.

This individual is a core member of the Interdisciplinary Group (IDG) and duties include but are not limited to, the following:

The initial spiritual assessment of the patients and family’s spiritual needs to be completed by Spiritual Care within (5) five days from election of the Hospice benefit.

Participates in IDG meetings per regulatory requirement.

Provides spiritual counseling and services for patients, families and caregivers, in accordance with the patient’s and family’s acceptance of this service, and in a manner consistent with patient and family beliefs and desires.

Participates in the Bereavement Program, as requested.

Collaborating with other IDG members in the development of the plan of care.

Supporting dignity of the dying patient.

Performing religious rituals as requested by the family.

Assisting with funerals and memorial services.

In addition to the above, this Spiritual Care provider will possess knowledge in Halacha (Jewish law) and Jewish traditions and values at end of life

Participates in the orientation and other education programs as assigned, including meetings and programs in the Community.

Exhibits Hospice philosophy in all job related roles and adheres to all Hospice policies.

Follow and utilize appropriate infection control and proper bag technique.

Other duties as assigned by Manager of Support Services/designee.

Provides ongoing spiritual counseling related to issues of death and dying to the client, family and caregivers as needed.

Attends staff meetings, IDG, case conferences, educational programs, and other meetings as assigned and appropriate and assigned.

Qualifications:

Must be an Ordained Rabbi

Graduate of an accredited seminary or school of theology, or proven experience in Pastoral Counseling. The position requires someone who is able to attend to spiritual needs and/or pastoral needs as required.

Experience and ability in end of life client, bereavement and family assessment and care planning including but not limited to Advance Directive/Living Will/POA Care Planning, End of Life physical, emotional, and spiritual symptom control, and Client and caregiver advocacy and support skills.

An appreciation of religious values, beliefs, and practices that allows for open and flexible communication with people of all faiths or none

Compassion for the terminally ill and understanding of ministry to them and their families

Demonstrated ability to assess and respond to the needs of patients and families in varied settings

Must be self-directed; able to work without the presence of a supervisor

Must have a strong sense of initiative and urgency in addressing unexpected patient crises

Must be able to speak and write the English language in an understandable manner

Demonstrated skill with general use and functions of the computer; internet, e-mail, navigation of the computer desktop

RVNAhealth is an Equal Opportunity Employer and prohibits discrimination and harassment of any kind. We are committed to providing an environment of mutual respect where equal employment opportunities are available to all applicants without regard to race, color, religion, sex, pregnancy (including childbirth, lactation and related medical conditions, national origin, age, physical and mental disability, marital status, sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, genetic information (including characteristics and testing), military and veteran status, and any other characteristic protected by applicable law. RVNAhealth is committed to building a workplace where inclusion is not only valued, but prioritized.

This agency is independently owned and operated. Your application will go directly to the agency, and all hiring decisions will be made by the management of this agency. All inquiries about employment at this agency should be made directly to the agency location and not to the Connecticut Association for Healthcare at Home.