CHAPLAIN

Blessing-Health-Syste; Quincy (IL); On-site; USD 65,000 - 90,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Retirement + matching

Up to 4 weeks paid time off in first 年

24/7 Wellness Center access

Educational assistance opportunities

Job summary

Blessing Health System is seeking a Chaplain to provide ministry, spiritual guidance, and support to patients, families, caregivers and staff in a hospital setting.

The Chaplain will work in collaboration with the Spiritual Care leadership and volunteers, offering non-denominational counseling across diverse faiths and ages, from neonates to geriatrics, and addressing end-of-life and trauma-related needs.

Qualifications

• Required: Four completed units of Clinical Pastoral Education.
• Bereavement education and experience.
• Crisis intervention education and experience.
• Denominational Endorsement required.

Responsibilities

• Provide ministry, spiritual guidance and support to patients, families, caregivers and staff.
• Collaborate with Spiritual Care leadership to guide the Volunteer Spiritual Care Program.
• Offer interfaith spiritual care and counseling to patients regardless of denomination.

Skills

Interpersonal skills

Clinical pastoral care

Crisis intervention

Bereavement support

Education

Clinical Pastoral Education (CPE) units

Bereavement education and experience

Crisis intervention education and experience

Denominational Endorsement

Master of Divinity (preferred)

Two years pastoral experience (preferred)

Ordination (preferred)

Certification by APC/ICPT/CPEI (preferred)

Tools

Microsoft Office

Job description

PAY RATE: $24. 85- $37 .28
BASED ON RELEVANT EXPERIENCE

COMPETITIVE BENEFITS
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• Retirement + matching


• Up to 4 weeks paid time off in first year


• 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.

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 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.