Jennifer Mancini
North Yarmouth,ME
Summary
Began relationship with hospice as a volunteer in 1996 and have completed five units of Clinical Pastoral Education.
Have worked as hospice chaplain/spiritual care counselor for nearly 25 years.
At current position, initiated monthly meetings of Spiritual Care Counselors. Provide education and performance improvement suggestions at these meetings.
Co-chair of Ethics Committee at Northern Light Home Care and Hospice since 2019.
Have cross-cultural experience of living abroad in Asia for two years.
Provide agency-wide training regarding spiritual care for on-boarding volunteers at NLHCH.
Overview
23
23
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Hospice Spiritual Care Counselor/Chaplain
Northern Light Home Care And Hospice
10.2009 - Current
- Provide spiritual care to patients and their loved ones by assessing spiritual needs; providing spiritual comfort and encouragement; facilitating contact with community faith groups when requested; educating regarding end of life spiritual issues; collaborating with interdisciplinary hospice team; officiating funeral/memorial/celebrations of life when requested; contributing input to healthcare providers on medical/ethical issues; educating onboarding staff/volunteers regarding spiritual care; providing grief support to bereaved loved ones; and participating in development, marketing, and outreach to promote agency services.
Hospice Chaplain
Beacon Hospice
11.2008 - 10.2009
Hospice Chaplain; Bereavement/Volunteer Coordinator
Allegiance Hospice
03.2007 - 11.2008
- Worked three positions in this start-up company
- Instrumental in creating job descriptions and crafting policies related to Chaplaincy Services, Bereavement Services, and Volunteer Services.
- Conducted volunteer trainings, supported volunteers in their hospice work, and documented volunteer services
- Provided bereavement serivces to loved ones in compliance with Medicare Conditions of Participation.
Hospice Chaplain
HopeHealth Hospice And Palliative Care
11.2000 - 05.2006
Education
5 Units of Clinical Pastoral Education -
Clinical Pastoral Education
St. Anne's Hospital Fall River, MA2001
Master of Arts - Engaged Buddhism
Naropa University
Boulder, CO05.1999
Bachelor of Arts - Religious Studies
Eckerd College
St. Petersburg, FL05.1993
Skills
Adept at offering a variety of spiritual perspectives to help clients cope with end of life issues as have substantial education in various spiritual traditions
Utilize various meditation methods to address different spiritual issues
Passionate about creating a work culture that is fluent in the language of medical ethics
Have significant cross-cultural competency due to living abroad and working as volunteer coordinator for Refugee and Immigration Services with Catholic Charities (volunteer position)
Receive consistent positive feedback from patients, their loved ones, and co-workers
Certification
Board Certified Chaplain with Association of Professional Chaplains since 2006
Affiliations
- Living in North Yarmouth with spouse and two teens.
- Fitness, especially running the forest
- Dharma Teacher with Kwan Um School of Zen
- Going to concerts, having bonfires with the neighbors
- Good homemade and home-grown food
- Cats!
Timeline
Hospice Spiritual Care Counselor/Chaplain
Northern Light Home Care And Hospice
10.2009 - Current
Hospice Chaplain
Beacon Hospice
11.2008 - 10.2009
Hospice Chaplain; Bereavement/Volunteer Coordinator
Allegiance Hospice
03.2007 - 11.2008
Hospice Chaplain
HopeHealth Hospice And Palliative Care
11.2000 - 05.2006
5 Units of Clinical Pastoral Education -
Clinical Pastoral Education
Master of Arts - Engaged Buddhism
Naropa University
Bachelor of Arts - Religious Studies
Eckerd College
Board Certified Chaplain with Association of Professional Chaplains since 2006
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