Full-Time Rabbi

Retirement + matching
~ JOB SUMMARY The Chaplain provides ministry, spiritual guidance and support to patients, family members, caregivers and staff. Works in collaboration with the elected Spiritual Care Executive Committee members, Chaplain, Spiritual Care Supervisor and the Director of Volunteer Services to guide and direct the Volunteer Spiritual Care Program. The Chaplain offers spiritual care to those with no specific affiliation/preference or no pastor available. This position requires working with Volunteer Chaplains of many faiths serving a diverse population, and provides counsel to patients undergoing surgical procedures, facing end of life issues or involved in traumatic events. Chaplains provide service to many age populations, including neonates through geriatric in a manner that demonstrates an understanding of the functional/developmental age of the individual served.
This position requires full understanding and active participation in fulfilling the Mission of Blessing Hospital and Blessing Volunteer Services and Spiritual Care Department. Chaplains are held to a high standard of ethical behavior, professionalism and confidentiality.
Education/Training/Experience: REQUIRED:
Bachelor Degree
Four Completed Units of Clinical Pastoral Education
Ability to work closely in a trusting relationship with patients, hospital professionals, volunteer chaplains, and area clergy
Three years’ experience as a healthcare chaplain, strongly preferred
Master of Divinity or related field
Two years of full-time pastoral experience in parish ministry
Volunteer spiritual care experience during parish ministry
Experience working directly with volunteers, chaplaincy or spiritual care volunteers
Certification by one of the national certifying organizations concerned with pastoral care in institutions, such as APC, ICPT, or CPEI.
Proficient in Microsoft Office systems
Must be certified as a chaplain by one of the national clergy certifying organizations concerned with pastoral care in institutions within two years of employment

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