Chaplain

Description

Chaplain

Exciting News: We're Expanding into new territories and hiring for a Chaplain to serve across Winnebago and Outagamie counties. To ensure coverage and support across all territories, with the flexibility to adapt to various areas as we continue to strengthen our presence. Join us on the journey of growth and meaningful impact.

The Chaplain provides spiritual support or arranges support to meet the spiritual needs of patients and families in a manner consistent with their beliefs and desires and in accordance with the patient’s plan of care.

Schedule

Part-time 27 hours per week, 3 days per week at 9 hours per day. The days can be flexible you would need to work every other week on Thursday to attend IDT meetings.

Additionally: 1 weekend every other month. Weekend hours are; Friday's from 5-7pm, Saturday's 9am-5pm and Sunday 10-4pm. On-call rotation & 1 holiday per year working 9a-5p.

Essential Job Duties

• Provide direct spiritual counsel to patients/families as requested:
• Completes initial spiritual assessment
• Contacts the patient’s clergy as requested by patients and family
• Establishes visit plan and spiritual plan of care
• Provides prayer and sacraments to patients/families as requested
• Coordinates care with patient’s clergy when requested
• Is alert to the theological/ethical issues that may be of concern to patients/families and team members
• Assists in planning funeral services, prior to death, as requested by the patient’s family
• Serves as liaison with the local religious community:
• Provides support and counsel to clergy working with patients/families admitted to Unity's programs
• Provides an awareness of hospice and palliative services and death education to the religious community
• Maintains contact with the continuing education resources for clergy and religious caregivers in the area
• Attends IDT meetings:
• Participates in the development of the initial plan of care, and provides input into the review and revision
• Serves as a resource to other patient-care staff on patients'/families spiritual belief systems
• Collaborates with the bereavement team in the planning and offering of memorial services and programs
• Participates in process improvement projects to enhance the spiritual care services provided to patients and families.
• Works with the volunteer services department to place spiritual care volunteers with appropriate patients and families
  
  

Benefits

Flexible Schedule – Work-life balance

Competitive Wages – Pay based on experience

Mileage Reimbursement

PTO (Paid Time Off)

Holidays

Retirement Plan

Health Insurance

Dental Insurance

Vision Insurance

Health Savings Account with employer contributions

Life Insurance

Disability Insurance

Employee Assistance Program (EAP)

Requirements

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree from an accredited school of theology, religious studies or related studies and/or certification in hospital or pastoral ministry required. Master's degree in theology, divinity or pastoral studies preferred
• Board Certification by the NACC (National Association of Catholic Chaplains or APC (Association of Professional Chaplains) or working toward certification
• Two units of Clinical Pastoral Education preferred
• Experience in hospice and palliative care and an understanding of hospice and palliative philosophy is preferred
• Valid Wisconsin Driver’s License, reliable transportation, and proof of current automobile insurance coverage
• Internet access to accommodate charting and laptop synchronizing capabilities