Chaplain- Pediatrics
Lightways Hospice and Serious Illness Care·Joliet, Illinois
Lightways Hospice and Serious Illness Care·Joliet, Illinois
The Pediatric Chaplain provides spiritual care services to patients and families through assessments and individualized care plans. They also act as a liaison to community spiritual counselors and participate in interdisciplinary group meetings.
Founded in 1982 as Joliet Area Community Hospice, Lightways Hospice and Serious Illness Care is an independent, nonprofit healthcare provider licensed in 11 counties in northwest Illinois. We provide exceptional serious illness care, hospice care and grief support for adults and children.
The majority of our direct patient care is in the field with Lightways team members providing care in the home, nursing facility or assisted living facility. We also have a 24-bed inpatient unit in Joliet. Non-clinical staff are based out of our Joliet administrative offices.
The Pediatric Chaplain is responsible for the provision of spiritual care services to patients and families/caregivers of Lightways Hospice and Serious Illness Care, either directly or through coordination of care with other spiritual counselors.
Assures spiritual assessment of patients and families/caregivers in the hospice program and appropriate services are rendered in a timely manner. Facilitates the development of the individualized plan of care by participating in the comprehensive assessment to meet identified spiritual needs. Serves as liaison and support to community chaplains and spiritual counselors. Maintains records of spiritual care services utilization and related activities for quality assurance, program development, and policies and procedures review and revision. Documents direct services and ongoing communication with community chaplains and spiritual counselors. Attends patient care conference and interdisciplinary group meetings as a member of the interdisciplinary group. Monday through Friday Schedule with on-call responsibilities.
Graduate of accredited seminary or school of theology (BD, MDiv or equivalent theological degree). Clinical pastoral education certification required. Minimum of one year’s experience in health care; palliative or hospice experience preferred. Must be a licensed driver with an automobile that is insured in accordance with state or organization requirements; and is in good working order.
401(k) matching Health Insurance Dental Insurance Vision Insurance Pet Insurance Personal Time Off Holiday Paid
Candidates must have a graduate degree from an accredited seminary or school of theology and a clinical pastoral education certification. A minimum of one year of healthcare experience and a valid driver's license with an insured vehicle are required.
Market context
Pediatric chaplain openings in Illinois are often tied to hospitals, children’s facilities, and other healthcare settings that need spiritual care for patients and families. This role is competitive because employers typically look for a graduate theology degree, clinical pastoral education certification, healthcare experience, and practical readiness such as a valid driver’s license and insured vehicle. Review the AI-summarized requirements and benefits here to save research time, then tailor your application to show pediatric and family-centered care experience.
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