What are the responsibilities and job description for the Pediatric Chaplain position at Capital Caring Health?
Overview
The Pediatric Chaplain works as an integral part fo the Children's Program to develop the spiritual component of hospice care in accordance with the patient and family’s needs and desires and delivered within the plan of care. As a member of the IDT, the Chaplain ministers to the spiritual needs of hospice patients, families, caregivers and staff. The Chaplain performs religious services of prayer, worship and rituals for patients, families and staff of all denominations as appropriate. The Chaplain is available for bereavement support and acts as a liaison to discuss hospice services and assist families with end of life decision making.
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COVID-19 vaccine required to be completed upon start.
Responsibilities
In collaboration with the pediatric team, the Pediatric Chaplain provides, coordinates, teaches, and supervises the spiritual care of pediatric and, when needed, adult hospice patients and families/caregivers. The Pediatric Chaplain collaborates with neighborhood Chaplains to fulfill an essential role in developing a holistic plan of care to meet the individualized goals of the pediatric patient and family. The Chaplain's expertise lies in identifying and addressing issues related to spiritual, religious, and emotional needs in advance illness at end of life for both pediatric pallliative and pediatric hospice patients across the organization.
Qualifications
EDUCATION
The Pediatric Chaplain must have a Master of Divinity degree from an accredited professional theological school or seminary involving at least three years of post-bachelor education, or an equivalent graduate degree with professional pastoral counseling training. Ordination and/or official endorsement by the candidate's faith community or the candidate's ministry is required.
EXPERIENCE
The Pediatric Chaplain must have at least three years of pastoral or pastoral counseling work. Experience in working with families and caregivers facing death and bereavement is preferred. Experience with pediatric population strongly preferred.
LICENSURE/CERTIFICATION
The Pediatric Chaplain will have completed four certified units of clerical pastoral education in an accredited hospital (or the equivalent of such education); professional certification as a Chaplain by a nationally recognized certifying organization; and/or an ecclesiastical endorsement for chaplaincy by the faith community. Preference for Licensed Pastoral Counselor or equivalent license.
