CHAPLAIN

Blessing Health; Quincy (IL); On-site; USD 34,233 - 51,356; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Retirement + matching

Up to 4 weeks paid time off in first 年

Onsite childcare - Quincy

24/7 Wellness Center access

Educational assistance opportunities

Job summary

Blessing Health System in Quincy, IL seeks a Chaplain to provide ministry and spiritual care to patients, families, and staff. You will work with the Spiritual Care Department to guide volunteer chaplains from diverse faiths and offer counseling across life events.

Requirements include a Bachelor's degree and CPCE units, denominational endorsement, and ordination eligibility. Master of Divinity and hospital chaplain experience are preferred. Exempt position with competitive benefits.

Qualifications

• Bachelor Degree required; four CPCE units and bereavement/crisis education preferred.
• Denominational endorsement required; Master of Divinity preferred in many cases.
• Experience with healthcare chaplaincy and volunteer chaplain coordination a plus.

Responsibilities

• Provide ministry, spiritual guidance and support to patients, families, caregivers and staff.
• Offer interfaith, non-denominational pastoral care.
• Collaborate with Spiritual Care Exec Committee, Chaplain, Spiritual Care Supervisor and Director of Volunteer Services.

Skills

Interpersonal communication

Ethical conduct

Education

Bachelor Degree

Four Completed Units of Clinical Pastoral Education

Bereavement education and experience

Crisis intervention education and experience

Denominational Endorsement

Master of Divinity or related field

Two years of full-time pastoral experience in parish ministry

Volunteer spiritual care experience during parish ministry

Experience working directly with volunteers, chaplaincy or spiritual care volunteers

Ordination

Certification by APC/ICPT/CPEI

Experience using healthcare documentation programs

Proficient in Microsoft Office systems

Tools

Healthcare documentation programs

Microsoft Office

Job description

PAY RATE: $24.85 - $37.28

Competitive Benefits

BASED ON RELEVANT EXPERIENCE

• Retirement + matching
• Up to 4 weeks paid time off in first year
• Onsite childcare - Quincy
• 24/7 Wellness Center access
• Educational assistance opportunities

Job Summary

The Chaplain provides ministry, spiritual guidance and support to patients, family members, caregivers and staff. Works in collaboration with the elected Spiritual Care Executive Committee members, Chaplain, Spiritual Care Supervisor and the Director of Volunteer Services to guide and direct the Volunteer Spiritual Care Program. The Chaplain offers spiritual care to those with no specific affiliation/preference or no pastor available. Works in an interfaith environment using a non-denominational style of counseling. This position requires working with Volunteer Chaplains of many faiths serving a diverse population, and provides counsel to patients undergoing surgical procedures, facing end of life issues or involved in traumatic events. Chaplains provide service to many age populations, including neonates through geriatric in a manner that demonstrates an understanding of the functional/developmental age of the individual served.

This position requires full understanding and active participation in fulfilling the Mission of Blessing Hospital and Blessing Volunteer Services and Spiritual Care Department. It is expected that the employee will demonstrate behavior consistent with the Code of Conduct and I-CARE Standards while supporting the strategic plan of Blessing Health System. Chaplains are held to a high standard of ethical behavior, professionalism and confidentiality.

Education/Training/Experience

JOB QUALIFICATIONS

Required

• Bachelor Degree
• Four Completed Units of Clinical Pastoral Education
• Bereavement education and experience
• Crisis intervention education and experience
• Ability to work closely in a trusting relationship with patients, hospital professionals, volunteer chaplains, and area clergy
• Denominational Endorsement

Preferred

• Three years’ experience as a healthcare chaplain, strongly preferred
• Master of Divinity or related field
• Two years of full-time pastoral experience in parish ministry
• Volunteer spiritual care experience during parish ministry
• Experience working directly with volunteers, chaplaincy or spiritual care volunteers
• Ordination
• Certification by one of the national certifying organizations concerned with pastoral care in institutions, such as APC, ICPT, or CPEI.
• Experience using healthcare documentation programs
• Proficient in Microsoft Office systems

License/Certifications/Special Requirements

• Must be certified as a chaplain by one of the national clergy certifying organizations concerned with pastoral care in institutions within two years of employment

PAY STATUS

• Exempt

EEO Statement: Blessing Health System provides equal employment opportunities (EEO) to all employees and applicants for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, disability or genetics. In addition to federal law requirements, Blessing Health System complies with applicable state and local laws governing nondiscrimination in employment in every location in which the company has facilities. This policy applies to all terms and conditions of employment, including recruiting, hiring, placement, promotion, termination, layoff, recall, transfer, leaves of absence, compensation and training.

Blessing Health System expressly prohibits any form of workplace harassment based on race, color, religion, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, national origin, age, genetic information, disability, or veteran status. Improper interference with the ability of Blessing Health System's employees to perform their job duties may result in discipline up to and including discharge.