Chaplain Resident SCH

Catholic Health; Buffalo (NY); On-site; USD 60,000 - 70,000; Full time

Job summary

Catholic Health seeks a Chaplain Resident at Sisters of Charity Hospital in Buffalo, NY. Under the supervision of a Clinical Pastoral Education Manager and an on-site mentor, you will minister to patients, families and staff as part of a spiritual care team within the CPE program.

The role emphasizes education and service, combining theoretical and practical ministry. Requirements include a Bachelor's degree, a graduate theology degree preferred, at least one unit of CPE, and letters of good

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree is required.
• Graduate degree in Theology or Masters in Divinity preferred.
• Minimum of one unit of CPE preferred.
• Letter of good standing from religious body required*
• Priest applicants must obtain Bishop's approval to reside in the diocese.

Responsibilities

• Provide spiritual and emotional support to patients, families, and staff.
• Work as part of a multidisciplinary healthcare team.
• Engage in theological reflection and ethical decision making.

Skills

Interpersonal skills

Theological reflection

Team collaboration

Confidentiality

Crisis response

Education

Bachelor's degree

Graduate theology degree

CPE unit

Letter of good standing

Job description

Facility

Sisters of Charity Hospital

Shift

Shift 1

Status

Full Time

FTE

1.000000

Bargaining Unit

ACE Associates

Exempt from Overtime

Exempt: No

Work Schedule

Days Evenings Nights with Weekend and Holiday Rotation

Hours

Typically 8a-4p, sometimes 1p-9p, rotating weekends/holidays and on-call from home

Summary

There are two main foci of the Chaplain Resident position: one is the educational training which consists of both theoretical and practical aspects of ministry. The second is the service aspect in which the Resident works as a member of a spiritual care staff. Under the direction of a Clinical Pastoral Education Manager and an on-site mentor the Chaplain Resident ministers to patients, families, staff and/or clients at an assigned facility within the Sisters Hospital CPE Program agreed upon sites. As an integral member of a multi-disciplinary healthcare team, the Resident provides spiritual and emotional support for patients, families, and staff within the context of illness, suffering, loss and death. Their ministry is guided by The White Paper (available on ACPE/NACC Websites) composed by five distinct Chaplain Certifying bodies: ACPE, NACC, CAPPE, NAJC, APC.

Responsibilities

Education

• Bachelor's Degree required
• Graduate degree in Theology or Masters in Divinity preferred
• Minimum of one unit of CPE preferred
• Letter of good standing from religious body required*
• *All Roman Catholic priest-applicants must furnish communication with, and approval from, the Bishop of Buffalo in order to reside in the diocese and participate in the CPE program. All Roman Catholic priest-applicants must also secure faculties within the diocese of Buffalo upon applying to the CPE program.

Experience

• One (1) year of pastoral experience required.

Knowledge, Skill and Ability

• Excellent interpersonal and communication skills.
• Ability to do theological reflection.
• Ability to function as a participating member of a small group (CPE).
• Accepting and understanding of other theologies and ecclesiology's.
• Emotional and spiritual maturity.
• Ability to maintain professional and personal confidentiality.
• Ability to deal with crisis situations and long term stress.
• Ability to work well as part of an interdisciplinary team.
• High level of interpersonal, facilitative and communication skills.
• Ability to do theological reflection.
• Strong verbal and written communication skills.
• Commitment to Ethical and Religious Directives for Catholic Health