Spiritual Care Associate
About The Position
As an integral member of the hospital interdisciplinary team, you will carry out duties and activities of the spiritual care program in compliance with the philosophy and policies of the hospital. This position focuses on the spiritual needs of patients, families, caregivers and staff, including volunteers; and provides on-call support on weekends and in the absence of the hospital chaplain. You will facilitate visits by representatives of clergy, religious, and laity from recognized Religious Bodies who visit persons of their Faith Group as requested. You will coordinate specialized religious needs of patients as liaison with community clergy and will participate in regularly scheduled planning and management meetings with Spiritual Care Team. Teaming up with Hospital colleagues, you will be recognized as and deemed the official participant of the Interdisciplinary Health Care Team of the Hospital.
Requirements
- Minimum six months experience in hospital environment – preferably as Spiritual Care Provider.
- Masters Degree in Theological Studies preferred.
- One (1) Unit of Clinical Pastoral Education at an accredited CPE center, completed or in process.
- Ecclesiastical endorsement for pastoral ministry from faith group.
- Must live within 45 minutes of Paoli Hospital.
Responsibilities
- Carry out duties and activities of the spiritual care program in compliance with the philosophy and policies of the hospital.
- Focus on the spiritual needs of patients, families, caregivers and staff, including volunteers.
- Provide on-call support on weekends and in the absence of the hospital chaplain.
- Facilitate visits by representatives of clergy, religious, and laity from recognized Religious Bodies who visit persons of their Faith Group as requested.
- Coordinate specialized religious needs of patients as liaison with community clergy.
- Participate in regularly scheduled planning and management meetings with Spiritual Care Team.
- Be recognized as and deemed the official participant of the Interdisciplinary Health Care Team of the Hospital.
Benefits
- Tuition Reimbursement ($6,000 per year based on Full or Part Time status)
- Employee discounts to various activities, services, and vendors
- Free employee parking
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Mid Level
