Pediatric On-Call Chaplain: Crisis & Family Support

Downtown Boulder Partnership; Akron (OH); On-site; USD 60,000 - 90,000; Part time

Job summary

Akron Children's Hospital is seeking an On-Call Chaplain to provide compassionate spiritual support to pediatric patients and their families. The role involves responding to spiritual care needs during evenings, nights, weekends, and holidays, ensuring a supportive presence during times of crisis.

The ideal candidate has a Bachelor's degree in theology or related fields and at least one unit of Clinical Pastoral Education (CPE). Experience in pediatric chaplaincy is preferred. This position requires strong interpersonal and crisis intervention skills.

Qualifications

• Strong interpersonal, listening, and crisis intervention skills.
• Ability to support individuals from diverse faith traditions.
• Experience in pediatric, hospital, or health care chaplaincy preferred.

Responsibilities

• Provide spiritual and emotional support to patients and families.
• Respond promptly to referrals, code events, and trauma activations.
• Collaborate with interdisciplinary care team to integrate spiritual needs.
• Maintain readiness to provide chaplaincy support across all units.

Skills

Crisis intervention skills

Interpersonal skills

Listening skills

Education

Bachelor's degree in theology, religious studies, pastoral care, or related field

At least one unit of Clinical Pastoral Education (CPE) accredited by ACPE

Tools

MS Office (Outlook, Excel, Word)

Job description

Akron Children's Hospital is seeking an On-Call Chaplain to provide compassionate spiritual support to pediatric patients and their families. The role involves responding to spiritual care needs during evenings, nights, weekends, and holidays, ensuring a supportive presence during times of crisis.

The ideal candidate has a Bachelor's degree in theology or related fields and at least one unit of Clinical Pastoral Education (CPE). Experience in pediatric chaplaincy is preferred. This position requires strong interpersonal and crisis intervention skills.