Spiritual Care Minister

Hospital Sisters Health System•Effingham, IL

6d•Onsite

About The Position

The Spiritual Care Minister I responds to the healing mission of Jesus and the Franciscan tradition to serve the poor and sick person. The Spiritual Care Minister I participates in meeting the health care and spiritual needs of the community. This role assists patients, families and colleagues in their spiritual and emotional needs during times of illness, injury or stress. This role supports and interacts with all people, regardless of their belief system while being the example of the HSHS mission, core values, vision and strategic plan.

Requirements

Bachelor’s degree plus designated graduate hours in Theology, Ministry, Counseling, Divinity or related field as required per certifying agency requirements.
One unit of Clinical Pastoral Education (CPE) from an Association of Clinical Pastoral Education (ACPE) or Clinical Pastoral Education International (CPEI) Accredited Center is required.
In good standing with community and endorsed or eligible for endorsement by faith community is required.
Experience working with electronic medical records (EMRs) and proficiency with Microsoft Outlook Suite is required.
Must also be comfortable navigating and utilizing a variety of digital applications and communication tools such as Workday, Microsoft Teams, Halo/Clinical Comms, Epic, Zoom, or Webex Video.

Nice To Haves

Master's degree is preferred.
Acquiring additional CPE units within 5 years of hire as indicated by the NACC (National Association of Catholic Chaplains), APC (Association of Professional Chaplains), NAJC (Neshama: Associate of Jewish Chaplains), or CASC (Canadian Association of Spiritual Care) is preferred.
3 years of hospital experience in Spiritual Care is preferred.
Experience speaking and presenting to physicians and other clinicians about spiritual care area of specialty is preferred.
Current certification with NACC (National Association of Catholic Chaplains), APC (Association of Professional Chaplains), NAJC (Neshama: Associate of Jewish Chaplains), or CASC (Canadian Association of Spiritual Care) is preferred within 5 years of hire.

Responsibilities

Responds to the healing mission of Jesus and the Franciscan tradition to serve the poor and sick person.
Participates in meeting the health care and spiritual needs of the community.
Assists patients, families and colleagues in their spiritual and emotional needs during times of illness, injury or stress.
Supports and interacts with all people, regardless of their belief system while being the example of the HSHS mission, core values, vision and strategic plan.

Benefits

Comprehensive and affordable health coverage includes medical, prescription, dental and vision coverage for full-time and part-time colleagues.
Paid Time Off (PTO) combines vacation, sick, and personal days into one balance to allow you the flexibility to use your time off as you need.
Retirement benefits including HSHS contributions.
Education Assistance benefits include up to $5,250 of educational assistance each calendar year and tuition discounts to select colleges with no waiting period.
Adoption Assistance provides financial support up to $7,500 for colleagues growing their families through adoption to reimburse application and legal fees, transportation, and more!
Wellness program with incentives
employer-paid life insurance and short-term and long-term disability coverage
flexible spending accounts
employee assistance program
ID theft coverage
colleague rewards and recognition program
discount program