Resource Chaplain - On Call

Dayton Children's; Dayton (OH); On-site; USD 5,000 - 9,000; Part time

Job summary

Dayton Children's Hospital is seeking a Resource Chaplain to provide compassionate spiritual care to patients and families in emergent situations. The role includes on-call coverage several weeknights and weekend days, with opportunities to teach spirituality and bereavement support.

Required a Bachelor's in Theology with a current endorsement; a Master's degree is preferred. Strong interpersonal skills and comfort with EPIC documentation are essential to support the department's mission.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's in Theology required; Master's preferred.
• Certification documentation of endorsement within last 12 months required.

Responsibilities

• On-call responsibilities: 6-8 weeknights per month; 3-4 weekend days per month.
• Provide spiritual care in emergent situations (traumas, new diagnoses, end of life).
• Routine room visits to introduce spiritual care and assess needs.

Skills

Interpersonal skills

Empathetic listening

Compassion

Theological reflection

Critical thinking

EPIC (software)

Self-care & resiliency

Clinical Pastoral Education (CPCE)

Education

Bachelor's in Theology

Master's degree preferred

Tools

EPIC

Job description

Facility: Dayton Children's - Main Campus

Department: Chaplain Services Schedule: Part time Hours: 4

Job Details: The Resource Chaplain primarily provides spiritual care to patients and families in emergent situations ( (e.g. traumas, new diagnosis, or end of life). There are also opportunities to making room visits and communicating with interdisciplinary teams to identify needs of patients and families. Additionally, the Resource Chaplain will have opportunities to learn all aspects of the department’s work, including teaching spirituality classes in the Behavioral Health Unit, bereavement care, and the hosting of events (e.g., Annual Memorial Service, Butterfly Release). The Resource Chaplain assures a continuum of quality spiritual care at Dayton Children’s Hospital.

Education

Bachelor's in Theology from an accredited program required. Master's preferred. Certification Documentation of current endorsement (or acceptable language in accordance with the applicant’s spiritual/faith tradition) received or reaffirmed within last 12 months required.

Experience Required

• Strong interpersonal skills
• Empathetic/active listening
• Compassion
• Theological/spiritual reflection
• Critical thinking skills
• Basic computer skills, especially ability to learn EPIC
• Personal and professional development, especially self-care and resiliency development.
• One unit of Clinical Pastoral Education Preferred - provision of spiritual care in emergent situations (e.g., traumas, new diagnosis, or end of life)

Department Specific Job Details

• Provision of spiritual care to patients and families.

Primary responsibilities

• On call responsibilities (6-8 weeknights/per month; 3-4 weekend days/per month)
• Provision of spiritual care in emergent situations (e.g., traumas, new diagnosis, or end of life)
• Routine room visits to introduce spiritual care and assess spiritual needs.

Secondary responsibilities

• Teach spirituality classes in the Mathilde Center for Mental Health
• Provide bereavement care to families and via memorial events.

At Dayton Children's, we believe that each moment counts with our patients, families, and with each other. We are moving at a fast pace and are looking for the right talent for our team at Dayton Children's. We want people who embody our values and want to become a part of the Dayton Children's difference.

Our values

• We commit to safety - We ensure every action and decision prioritizes the safety of patients, families, and employees.
• We serve with compassion - We bring generosity, empathy, and kindness to all interactions.
• We own every moment - We take pride in everything we do.
• We’re better together - We collaborate, communicate, and support one another to deliver optimal care.
• We innovate with purpose - We adapt and change to improve pediatric care, for today and tomorrow.
• We value and respect each person - We create an inclusive space where everyone feels welcome and respected.

Dayton Children’s is proud to be an Equal Opportunity Employer that values diversity and will not discriminate against minorities, women, protected veterans, individuals with disabilities, or based on age, color, gender identity, national origin, race, religion, sex, sexual orientation, or transgender status.