Spiritual Care Counselor - Part-time

pAt Central Coast VNA amp; Hospice (VNA), we are committed to delivering compassionate, team-driven home health, palliative, and hospice care to individuals and families across the Central Coast. nbsp;For over 74 years, VNA has provided skilled in-home services, from rehabilitation and chronic disease management to comfort care at life#39;s end. nbsp;With a focus on dignity, respect, and individualized care plans tailored to each patient#39;s needs. nbsp;As a nonprofit rooted in community trust, VNA upholds a mission of patient-centered care, reinvesting resources into clinical excellence, family support, and accessible community health services. nbsp;VNA is looking for a Spiritual Care Counselor.nbsp;/ppJob Summary: The Spiritual Care Counselor leads and delivers a comprehensive Spiritual Care Program for hospice home care patients and families. This role provides compassionate, individualized spiritual support, collaborates closely with the interdisciplinary care team (IDT), and works in partnership with patientsrsquo; faith leaders when requested. The Counselor also serves as a resource for ethical reflection, community education, and the development of volunteer chaplaincy services./ppStatus: Per Diem/ppResponsibilities:nbsp;/pulli data-start="746" data-end="859" style="text-align: justify;"Provide spiritual and emotional support to patients and families facing serious illness, death, and bereavement/lili data-start="746" data-end="859" style="text-align: justify;"Collaborate with the interdisciplinary team to ensure holistic, patient-centered care/lili data-start="746" data-end="859" style="text-align: justify;"Coordinate spiritual care with patient#39;s pastors, clergy, or faith leaders as appropriate/lili data-start="746" data-end="859" style="text-align: justify;"Offer guidance and recommendations related to ethical questions and care decisions/li/ulpEducation/Experience/Skills/Qualifications:/pulliMaster of Divinity (M.Div.) or equivalent graduate-level education in pastoral care or a related field/liliDemonstrated experience in pastoral counseling or spiritual care/liliKnowledge of end-of-life care, grief, loss, and the dying process/liliAbility to provide spiritual care across diverse beliefs, cultures and traditions/li/ulpPhysical Requirements:/pulliAbility to sit or stand for extended periods/liliAbility to push or pull up to 50lbs. and lift or carry up to 25lbs/liliAbility to move between office, patient homes, and community sites/li/ulpSpecial Requirements:/pul type="disc" data-pasted="true"liCurrent driver#39;s license/liliAuto insurance/liliReliable vehicle/li/ulpJoining VNA means becoming part of a trusted, mission-driven organization with more than 74 years of community-based service. nbsp;We are dedicated to supporting our employees with meaningful professional growth opportunities, a collaborative environment, and a strong commitment to work/life balance.nbsp;/ppemThe compensation range for this role is determined by factors such as location and required skills. The salary range provided reflects the lowest to highest amount we reasonably anticipate paying for this position at the time of posting. nbsp;Compensation is influenced by labor market conditions and various factors, including but not limited to: prevailing minimum wage in the area, relevant education, experience, skills, geographic location, performance, travel requirements, sales or revenue targets, and business needs. nbsp;It is not typical for a new hire to be offered the highest end of the salary range. nbsp;Pay decisions are based on the unique circumstances of each candidate and position. nbsp;/em/ppIn addition to competitive compensation, VNA offers a comprehensive benefits package, including:nbsp;/pul type="disc"li403(b) plan/li/ulpWe are proud to provide a workplace where you can grow your career while making a meaningful impact on the community we serve. nbsp;Please visit a href="https://nam11.safelinks.protection.outlook.com/?url=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.ccvna.com%2Fdata=05%7C02%7Cmhall%40ccvna.com%7C237643459b494938ae8d08de523b6326%7Cabc67369e9c5448fb1447659db53723e%7C0%7C0%7C639038612192185335%7CUnknown%7CTWFpbGZsb3d8eyJFbXB0eU1hcGkiOnRydWUsIlYiOiIwLjAuMDAwMCIsIlAiOiJXaW4zMiIsIkFOIjoiTWFpbCIsIldUIjoyfQ%3D%3D%7C0%7C%7C%7Csdata=WM5a296%2B1NxOxQ6c%2BEDl4AdigisDVUYQ6vDfW0hJyxg%3Dreserved=0" target="_blank"www.ccvna.com/a to apply, we look forward to welcoming the next dedicated professional to our team.nbsp;/p