Resource Chaplain - On Call

Dayton Children's Hospital • Dayton, OH

1d • Onsite

About The Position

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 make room visits and communicate 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.

Requirements

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

Nice To Haves

• Master's preferred.
• Provision of spiritual care in emergent situations (e.g. traumas, new diagnosis, or end of life)

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

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Part-time
• Career Level: Mid Level