Director Pastoral Care

Children's of Alabama; Birmingham (AL); On-site; USD 90,000 - 150,000; Full time

Job summary

Children’s of Alabama seeks a Director of Spiritual Care to lead the department, ensure delivery of spiritual care to patients, families, and staff, and coordinate education and liaison activities with local spiritual communities. The role includes hiring, supervision, and performance evaluation within the organization’s management structure.

The position requires a graduate theological degree, multiple CPE units, and significant chaplain leadership experience, with preferred pediatrics-focused

Qualifications

• Graduate theological degree from an accredited school of theology.
• Four units of CPE (Clinical Pastoral Education) in an accredited CPE program.
• Minimum of five years’ experience as a staff chaplain.
• CPE Residency in pediatrics preferred.
• Three to five years management/leadership experience preferred.
• Ordination, licensure, endorsement, or recognition by a spiritual community.
• Certification by a professional chaplain certifying entity at hire is preferred.
• If not certified at hire, a certification path will be established within two years.

Responsibilities

• The Director of Spiritual Care is responsible for managing the Spiritual Care Department.
• Oversees provision of spiritual care to patients, caregivers, and staff.
• Oversees education and training in spiritual care for the institution.
• Communicates with local spiritual communities and provides liaison.
• Manages hiring, supervision, and evaluation of department staff and volunteers.
• Reports to the Vice President of Customer Service.

Education

Graduate theological degree from an accredited school of theology

Four units of CPE (Clinical Pastoral Education) in an accredited CPE program

Bachelors of Science or Arts in Theology or Masters Degree in Theology

Job description

In Spiritual Care at Main Campus McWane Building

Work schedule will be Full-time on the Day Shift, Monday - Friday 8am-4:30pm.

Summary

The Director of Spiritual Care is responsible for managing the Spiritual Care Department. He/She oversees and ensures the provision of spiritual care to patients, their caregivers/family, and staff. The Director of Spiritual Care also oversees and ensures provision of spiritual care education and training as appropriate for the institution. He/She communicates with and provides liaison with local spiritual/religious communities. The Director of Spiritual Care administers the Spiritual Care Department through hiring, supervising, and evaluating the performance of department staff and volunteers, and participates in the institution's management structure. The Director of Spiritual Care reports to the Vice President of Customer Service.

Other Information

Education and Experience Required -

• Graduate theological degree from an accredited school of theology
• Four units of CPE (Clinical Pastoral Education) in an accredited CPE program
• Minimum of five years’ experience as a staff chaplain

Preferred

• CPE Residency in a center that includes pediatrics preferred
• Spiritual care experience beyond CPE in a pediatric setting preferred
• Three to five years management/leadership experience preferred

Licensures, Certifications, and/or Registries

• Ordination, licensure, endorsement, or recognition by a spiritual community
• Certification by a professional chaplain certifying entity at the time of hire is preferred
• If not certified at the time of hire, a timetable for determining a certification path will be established within the first two years of employment.

Education with Equivalent Qualifications

Essential:

• * Bachelors of Science or Arts in Theology or Masters Degree in Theology

Experience with Equivalent Qualifications

Essential:

• * 5 Years job experience as Staff Level with specialization in the field of Spiritual Care

The mission of Spiritual Care at Children’s of Alabama is to provide spiritual support and resources to the patients and families we serve, while also facilitating an environment of care that is uplifting and inclusive. Our team of staff and volunteers provide 24/7, in-house coverage for 368 inpatient beds and 65 Emergency Department beds. Spiritual Care is an integral part of the family centered, wholistic healthcare provided at Children’s of Alabama.

Schedule

Monday - Friday 8am-4:30pm, Day Shift, Monday-Friday Standard Days