Pastoral Care Professional

OSF HealthCare; Peru (IL); On-site; USD 37,000 - 44,000; Full time

Job summary

OSF HealthCare is seeking a Pastoral Care Professional to join the team, providing spiritual support as part of the patient care process. This role works within a Catholic healthcare setting and collaborates closely with care teams to address emotional and spiritual needs.

The position requires a Bachelor's degree and completed CPE units, with Master’s preferred; on-call shifts nights and weekends may be required, and proficiency with Microsoft Office is expected.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree required; Master’s preferred.
• Two units of Clinical Pastoral Education (CPE) completed or to be completed within one year of hire.
• Proficiency in Microsoft software and strong interpersonal skills.
• Solid church standing via ecclesiastical endorsement and Catholic diocese requirements.
• Ability to work with patients, families, clergy and staff across faiths; on-call shifts nights/weekends.

Responsibilities

• Provide pastoral and spiritual support to patients, families and care teams.
• Integrate with patient care teams to address emotional and spiritual needs.
• Support and collaborate with clergy, staff and volunteers in care programs.
• Adapt to flexible hours and participate in on-call coverage as needed.

Skills

Interpersonal skills

Communication

Analytical thinking

Detail oriented

Flexibility

Education

Bachelor’s degree

Master’s degree (preferred)

Tools

Microsoft Office

Job description

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Expected pay for this position is $26.99 - $31.75/hour. Actual pay will be determined by experience, skills and internal equity. This is an Hourly position.

Overview

POSITION SUMMARY: The Pastoral Care Professional is an integral part of a Pastoral Care team that embraces a model of care for the whole person – body, mind and spirit. Directed to the spiritual dimensions of the human person that are often appreciated more deeply during times of illness, pastoral care is an integral part of the patient care team. Pastoral Care Professionals are effectively integrated with patient care and family support services on patient care throughout OSF. A foundational focus of Pastoral Care is to serve as a pastoral and spiritual support to patients, care givers and patient care teams in ways they identify as meaningful and helpful. Through professional training and certification, the Pastoral Care Professional assists patients/families to understand more fully life's events as they relate to their spiritual and emotional well-being.

Qualifications

REQUIRED QUALIFICATIONS:

• Education: Bachelor’s degree from an accredited college, university, seminary or divinity school.
• Experience: Successful completion of two units of Clinical Pastoral Education (CPE) from an approved OSF CPE provider or completion within one year of hire.
• Other Skills/ Knowledge: Excellent interpersonal and communication skills.
• Solid computer skills, including proficiency with Microsoft software.
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills, with the ability to be detail oriented.
• Solid standing in the Church through ecclesiastical endorsement.
• Must meet requirements of the local Catholic Diocese regarding the appointment pastoral care staff of a Catholic healthcare institution.
• Ability and desire to work with patients/family, clergy, staff and volunteers of varying faith backgrounds. Flexibility in work hours, programs, and services and the ability to take on-call shifts nights and weekends as needed
• Ability to articulate the Ethical and Religious Directives for Catholic Health Care Facilities.
• Ability and desire to work with patients/family, clergy and volunteers of varying faith backgrounds. Flexibility in work hours, programs, and services.

PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS:

• Education: Master’s degree from an accredited college, university, seminary or divinity school or acceptable equivalent.
• Experience: Successful completion of four units of Clinical Pastoral Education (CPE) from an approved OSF CPE provider.
• Licensure/ Certification: Board Certification by an OSF approved certifying body.

OSF HealthCare is an Equal Opportunity Employer.