Clinical Pastoral Education Teaching Supervisor

Providence Healthcare•Vancouver, BC

1d•Onsite

About The Position

The Clinical Pastoral Education Teaching Supervisor, a member of the Spiritual Health Care Team at Providence Health Care, is accountable to the Director, Spirituality & Pastoral Care. Within the framework of a Catholic Health care organization and in accordance with the Mission, Vision, Values and Ethical Framework, the Supervisor coordinates a Clinical Pastoral Education (C.P.E.) program, provides educational/learning opportunities for staff, physicians and volunteers on matters of spirituality and pastoral care, and performs direct service clinical spiritual care.

Requirements

Master's Degree with relevant theological/spiritual studies from a recognized institution.
Five (5) years' experience as a Teaching Supervisor (or commensurate experience).
Current certification as a Teaching Supervisor by the Canadian Association for Spiritual Care (CASC).
Current membership in good standing in C.A.S.C.
Current endorsement by and a member in good standing with a recognized religious or faith group.
Good understanding of the Roman Catholic moral teaching and ethical framework.
Demonstrated spiritual maturity and integrity.
Approaches students and others in a person-centered manner with insight, discernment, and flexibility.
Responsive to the need for appropriate spiritual care that is provided with sensitivity, openness and respect within the context of a multi-cultural, multi-faith milieu, which includes diverse expressions of spirituality
Skillfully provides and seeks professional consultation with spiritual care colleagues and/or other professionals.
Manages stress in the role of teacher, mentor as well as in the role of direct care provider.
Demonstrates exceptional interpersonal, communication and presentation skills.
Presents excellent organizational skills, demonstrating an affinity for teaching.
Reveals superior skills in planning and coordinating.
Demonstrated ability to work collaboratively with Team/Program Leaders.
Demonstrated computer literacy with word processing, spreadsheet and database skills.
Physical ability to perform the duties of the position.

Responsibilities

Develops, implements and evaluates a C.P.E. program in accordance with the standards established by the Canadian Association for Spiritual Care (C.A.S.C.).
Establishes program/course approval and site accreditation with C.A.S.C.
Establishes and maintains eligibility for academic course credit at the Graduate Program level through the Vancouver School of Theology.
Collaborates with the Professional Practice Leader/Site Coordinators in screening, placing, monitoring and evaluating C.P.E. students at P.H.C. sites.
Collaborates with C.P.E. Supervisors from other organizations to facilitate a coordinated effort in pastoral education for the region.
Collaborates in the development of budget to complement strategic directions within existing fiscal restraints and uses best utilization methods to thoroughly monitor and adhere to allocated budget.
Is responsible for direct patient/resident care by providing pastoral/spiritual care for assigned unit(s).
Assists Professional Practice Leader/Site Coordinators to develop and coordinate work plans for Pastoral Care Services staff to ensure appropriate, on-going professional development and skills acquisition.
Collaborates with Professional Practice Leader/Site Coordinators to develop and conduct workshops and courses on spiritual and pastoral care for P.H.C. staff, physicians and volunteers.
Develops, implements and evaluates spiritual care/pastoral care courses in the community in conjunction with programs within PHC.
Participates in the overview of pastoral care services throughout Providence Health Care.
Initiates/participates in research related to spiritual/pastoral care.
Participates in committees as designated, including internal and external professional responsibilities.