Chaplain - St. Francis Downtown - PRN

Bon Secours Health System • Fort Wayne, IN

21h • Onsite

About The Position

Under the direction of the Director of Mission or Director of Spiritual Care, the Chaplain I ministers to patients, families, and staff around religious and spiritual needs. As an integral member of the multidisciplinary team, the chaplain provides spiritual care and emotional support within the context of illness, crisis, loss, and death. The chaplain is committed to the Mission and models its core values.

Requirements

• Bachelor's degree, preferably in a related field such as Religious or Theological Studies
• Commitment to complete one (1) of CPE within first year of employment
• Completion of lay ministry or in the ordination process.
• Documentation of faith community endorsement by official representative(s) reflecting good standing in accordance with the requirements of his/her own faith/spiritual tradition to be involved in hospital ministry.
• Complete 1 unit of Clinical Pastoral Education (CPE) within first year of employment

Nice To Haves

• Master’s degree in a related field
• One (1) unit of Clinical Pastoral Education (CPE) completed
• Experience as a Chaplain in a healthcare setting.

Responsibilities

• Recognizes the sacramental needs of the Catholic population.
• Provide for religious and ritual needs of diverse faith groups.
• Minister to a diverse population in a non-proselytizing manner and provide basic emotional and spiritual support to patients, visitors, our community, and fellow associates.
• Provide constructive pastoral presence by employing pastoral skills including active listening and the ability to communicate in a calm, non-anxious manner.
• Provide spiritual support to end-of-life situations and crisis’ (Code Blue, Death, Trauma, etc.).
• 24/7 call with expectations for holidays/weekends

Benefits

• Competitive pay, incentives, referral bonuses and 403(b) with employer contributions (when eligible)
• Medical, dental, vision, prescription coverage, HSA/FSA options, life insurances, mental health resources and discounts
• Paid time off, parental and FMLA leave, short- and long-term disability, backup care for children and elders
• Tuition assistance, professional development and continuing education support

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Part-time
• Career Level: Entry Level
• Number of Employees: 5,001-10,000 employees