Chaplain Home Care

Full Time On Site 2-5 yrsPosted 1 month ago

Chaplain Home Care

About the role

The chaplain provides pastoral care interventions and spiritual support to patients, families, and staff within an interdisciplinary team. They conduct spiritual assessments and offer counseling sensitive to diverse religious and personal beliefs.

VITAS® Healthcare is the nation’s leading provider of end-of-life care, and has the resources and expertise to support your personal and professional growth. As a member of the VITAS team, you’ll find fulfillment working for a people-focused organization dedicated to making a difference in the lives of others. You will be more than just an employee: You will be counted on as an expert in your field, and as a valued team member whose efforts are respected and vital to our hospice mission.

All VITAS employees commit to fulfilling their duties and responsibilities with the highest regard for professionalism, collaboration and teamwork, and an eye focused constantly on growth and improvement. We serve with commitment and compassion, and position ourselves for the future by embracing, innovating, and leading change. If you are that person, make your voice heard—find your purpose at VITAS today.

Benefits

Include:

Competitive compensation
Health, dental, vision, life and disability insurance
Pre-tax healthcare and dependent care flexible spending accounts
Life insurance - 401(k) plan with numerous investment options and generous company match
Cancer and/or critical illness benefit
Tuition Reimbursement
Paid Time Off
Employee Assistance Program
Legal Insurance
Roadside Assistance
Affinity Program

Many of our positions offer the opportunity to work day or night shifts, weekdays or weekends.

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Requirements

The role requires a professional with expertise in the spiritual dynamics of illness, loss, and death. Candidates must demonstrate compassion, authentic demeanor, and the ability to work collaboratively in a hospice environment.

Compassion
Communication
Crisis intervention
Hospice care
End-of-life care
Spiritual assessment
Interdisciplinary teamwork
Grief support
Pastoral care
Pastoral counseling

Posting details

Employment type: Full Time
Work arrangement: On Site
Experience: 2-5 yrs
Location: Sterling, Illinois
Posted: Jul 29, 2026
Application: Employer website

Illinois home care chaplain demand

In Illinois, home care chaplain roles are often tied to hospice and end-of-life services, where employers look for candidates who can support patients and families through spiritual and emotional transitions. These roles can be competitive because they require comfort with diverse faith traditions, sensitivity to values at the end of life, and the ability to communicate calmly in home settings. Review the AI-summarized requirements and benefits here to quickly compare fit, then prepare examples of how you’ve supported people with different beliefs.

Chaplain Home Care

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