CHAPLAIN

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

Benefits offered by this job

Retirement matching

PTO 4 weeks in first year

Onsite childcare

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 an interfaith environment. The Chaplain collaborates with the Spiritual Care Executive Committee, Chaplain, and Volunteer Services Director to guide the Volunteer Spiritual Care Program and serve patients with diverse faith backgrounds.

This role requires a Bachelor Degree and four completed units of Clinical Pastoral Education, with bereavement and

Qualifications

• Requires a Bachelor Degree and clinical pastoral education experience.
• Bereavement education and experience are needed.
• Crisis intervention education and experience are required.
• Ability to work closely in trusted relationships with patients and staff.
• Denominational Endorsement is required.

Responsibilities

• Provide interfaith spiritual care to patients, families, and staff.
• Offer counseling and support during surgical procedures, end-of-life situations, or traumatic events.
• Collaborate with the Spiritual Care Executive Committee, Chaplain, and Director of Volunteer Services.
• Uphold the Mission of Blessing Hospital and maintain confidentiality and ethics.

Skills

Empathy

Counseling

Interfaith care

Communication

Trust-building

Education

Bachelor Degree

Master of Divinity

Tools

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

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