CHAPLAIN

Blessing Health System; Quincy (IL); On-site; USD 34,000 - 51,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Retirement matching

Wellness center access

Educational assistance

Job summary

The Blessing Health System Chaplain provides ministry, spiritual guidance and support to patients, family members, caregivers and staff. Works in collaboration with the Spiritual Care Executive Committee, Chaplain, Spiritual Care Supervisor and Director of Volunteer Services to guide the Volunteer Spiritual Care Program.

Offers spiritual care to patients with varying beliefs and during difficult moments, including end-of-life decisions and traumatic events.

Qualifications

• REQUIRED: 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

Responsibilities

• Provide spiritual care to patients, families, and staff in an interfaith setting
• Collaborate with Spiritual Care leadership to guide and direct Volunteer Spiritual Care Program
• Offer pastoral counseling for patients undergoing surgery, end-of-life issues or traumatic events
• Support diverse patient populations across age groups with culturally sensitive care

Skills

Interfaith counseling

Crisis intervention

Bereavement support

Team collaboration

Education

Master of Divinity or related field

Four Completed Units of Clinical Pastoral Education

Denominational Endorsement

Ordination

Certification by APC/ICPT/CPEI

Job description

PAY RATE: $24.85- $37.28
BASED ON RELEVANT EXPERIENCE

COMPETITIVE BENEFITS
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• Retirement + matching
• 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 neonate 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 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.

JOB QUALIFICATIONS

Education/Training/Experience:

REQUIRED:

• 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.
• 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 with in two years of employment.

PAY STATUS

Exempt

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