Careers
Hospice of Southern Maine strives to employ capable, well-qualified individuals who will carry out their duties in a manner that supports and promotes the agency's mission, values and principles of providing compassionate end of life care to patients and their families.
Amanda Wozich
Human Resources Director
Contact our Human Resources Department
Phone: 207-289-3660
Email: hr@hospiceofsouthernmaine.org
Overview
HSM is an independent local nonprofit organization where employees are valued and perform meaningful work that positively impacts the community. Each employee is selected based on the unique skills and values they offer and are afforded with the autonomy and resources to perform their job in line with industry best practices. Whether employees are working directly with patients and their families or in a role of supporting those direct care givers, HSM is a rewarding and inspiring place to work!
Hospice of Southern Maine is an equal opportunity employer. All employment decisions shall be consistent with the principles of equal employment opportunity. In order to ensure reasonable accommodation for individuals protected by Section 503 of the Rehabilitation Act, the Vietnam Veterans’ Readjustment Act, the Maine Human Rights Act, and Title I of the Americans with Disabilities Act, applicants that require accommodation in the job application process may contact the Human Resources Office at 207-289-3640 or by e-mail at hr@hospiceofsouthernmaine.org for assistance.
Benefits
All Employees
Mileage reimbursement
Professional development assistance
Full & Part-Time Employees Hired to Work 24 Hours or More per Week
Earned Benefit Time (prorated based on schedule)
Agency-paid life and accidental death insurance
Agency-paid short-term and long-term disability insurances
Agency-paid Employee Assistance Program
Agency-supplemented health insurance with domestic partner coverage available
Agency-supplemented dental insurance with domestic partner coverage available
Flexible Spending Account (Medical Care, Dependent Care)
Employees Hired to Work 20 Hours or More per Week
403(b) Retirement Plan with agency match
What Our Employees Are Saying
"Through this work, I’ve been invited into the most intimate moments in peoples’ lives, which in turn has enriched my own life. The knowledge and wisdom I’ve gained is invaluable. I use this knowledge to do a better job helping my patients each day."
Jason Libby, NP
Nurse Practitioner Supervisor
"I feel taking care of people and offering support to caregivers at a vulnerable time is a gift and at the end of the day I feel rewarded and accomplished that I have truly made a difference in someone's life today."
Tina Blow, CNA, CHPNA
Hospice Aide
"I feel blessed to work as a Hospice Aide at Gosnell, it is an honor to support our patients and their families. Holding space for them, and all the emotions that come with the dying process. I feel that it is a sacred calling, and I wouldn't want to be in any other line of work."
Miranda Rooney, CNA
Hospice Aide
"What I love most about my job is working alongside a remarkable group of caring, compassionate, dedicated individuals committed to sharing their unique gifts with our patients, their loved ones, and the staff at HSM."
Barbara Price, MPH
Volunteer Coordinator
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Prerequisites for Employment
All Applicants
1. Favorable Background Investigations, including:
Criminal record in the states that the individual has lived or worked in the past 7 years
Social security number verification
Verification of highest level of educational degree attained, if required for the position
Medicare Sanction/Exclusion check
MaineCare Sanction/Exclusion check
National Sex Offender registry check
2. Documentation of positive work references from a minimum of two (2) professional references, when possible.
3. Proof of current and previously held professional licensure (in all applicable states), certification, or other training, as required for the position.
4. Proof of immunization (tests and immunizations will be provided through HSM, if necessary):
Baseline TB test before employment begins; unless documentation of negative test within previous 12 months received; additional testing may be required annually or more frequently as the agency deems necessary, and
Proof of immunization or documented immunity for Hepatitis B, or signed declination statement, and
Proof of immunization or documented immunity for MMR for those born after 1957, and
Proof of immunization or documented immunity for Varicella, and
Proof of seasonal influenza vaccine or documented medical exemption.
5. Documentation of negative substance abuse testing.
6. Paid Employees: Proof of eligibility to work in the United States (I-9 form must be completed with proper supporting documents on or before the first day of employment).
All Applicants Required to Drive
1. Prior to employment, Motor Vehicle Records (MVR) will be checked to ensure that they have a valid driver’s license and meets the requirements of HSM’s liability criteria. Minimum MVR requirements for employment include:
No more than three moving violations during the past three years, and
No more than one chargeable accident during the past three years, and
No license suspensions or revocations within the past seven years, and
No major convictions (driving under the influence of alcohol or drugs, reckless driving, etc.) within the past seven years, and
No leaving the scene of an accident conviction, and
No failure to report an accident conviction, and
No incidents involving death conviction.
2. Copy of valid Driver’s License issued by the state in which they are a legal resident.
3. Proof of current auto insurance coverage that meets Maine Law.
4. Copy of current vehicle registration.