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Work Shift Evening
Work Day(s) Friday, Thursday, Wednesday
Shift Start Time Variable
Shift End Time Variable
Worker Sub-Type Regular
Children’s is one of the nation’s leading children’s hospitals. No matter the role, every member of our team is an essential part of our mission to make kids better today and healthier tomorrow. We’re committed to putting you first, and that commitment is at the heart of our company culture: People first. Children always. Find your next career opportunity and make a difference doing what you love at Children’s.
Job Description Provides spiritual and emotional support to patients, families, and employees to address needs in coping with the impact of illness, injury, or traumatic events. Participates as a member of the interdisciplinary team to address the holistic needs of a patient’s plan of care. Proactively supports efforts that ensure delivery of safe patient care and services and promote a safe environment at Children's Healthcare of Atlanta.
Experience
Minimum 4 Units of CPE through the Association for Clinical Pastoral Education
Preferred Qualifications
2,000 hours of experience as a chaplain after completion of all Clinical Pastoral Education units
1 year of pediatric healthcare experience
Experience as a chaplain in a trauma center
Member of Pediatric Chaplain's Network
Specialized training in Pediatrics/Ethics
Board Certified, Provisionally Board Certified or Board eligible Chaplain by one of the following: Association of Professional Chaplains (APC); National Association of Catholic Chaplains (NACC); Nesham; Association of Jewish Chaplains (NAJC); or The Canadian Association for Spiritual Care/Association Canadienne des Soins Spirituels (CASC/ACSS).
Education
Master's degree in Divinity from an accredited graduate school of theology or equivalent
Minimum 4 Units of CPE through the Association for Clinical Pastoral Education
Certification Summary
Ordination or recognition as a spiritual leader in their religious/spiritual tradition required
Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities
Knowledge of spiritual assessment tools.
Demonstrated knowledge of stages of faith and spiritual development.
Demonstrated knowledge of psychosocial development, family systems, and relational dynamics.
Ability to work with families and staff with diverse spiritual understandings and needs.
Good understanding of Trauma informed care.
Minimum typing skills and ability to navigate computers for electronic charting.
Job Responsibilities
Provides spiritual and emotional support to patients and families of varying religious and spiritual traditions.
Provides or facilitates sacramental ministries.
Responds to codes and other emergencies or crises.
Provides supportive services to hospital employees.
Organizes and conducts inter-faith religious worship services to address identified spiritual holidays, grief needs, and other services deemed appropriate.
Works with the interdisciplinary team in assessing the holistic care needs of the patient and family while supporting age-appropriate and developmental-specific spiritual care needs.
Provides education to identified audiences related to the spiritual needs throughout the life span.
Serves as preceptor/mentor to CPE Interns and Residents in the Clinical Pastoral Education Program.
Involvement in various department and hospital-wide committees and initiatives.
Children’s Healthcare of Atlanta is an equal opportunity employer committed to providing equal employment opportunities to all qualified applicants and employees without regard to race, color, sex, religion, national origin, citizenship, age, veteran status, disability or any other characteristic covered by applicable law.
Primary Location Address 1001 Johnson Ferry Rd
Job Family Social/Emotional/Spiritual Support
Work Shift Evening
Work Day(s) Friday, Thursday, Wednesday
Shift Start Time Variable
Shift End Time Variable
Worker Sub-Type Regular
Children’s is one of the nation’s leading children’s hospitals. No matter the role, every member of our team is an essential part of our mission to make kids better today and healthier tomorrow. We’re committed to putting you first, and that commitment is at the heart of our company culture: People first. Children always. Find your next career opportunity and make a difference doing what you love at Children’s.
Job Description Provides spiritual and emotional support to patients, families, and employees to address needs in coping with the impact of illness, injury, or traumatic events. Participates as a member of the interdisciplinary team to address the holistic needs of a patient’s plan of care. Proactively supports efforts that ensure delivery of safe patient care and services and promote a safe environment at Children's Healthcare of Atlanta.
Experience
Minimum 4 Units of CPE through the Association for Clinical Pastoral Education
Preferred Qualifications
2,000 hours of experience as a chaplain after completion of all Clinical Pastoral Education units
1 year of pediatric healthcare experience
Experience as a chaplain in a trauma center
Member of Pediatric Chaplain's Network
Specialized training in Pediatrics/Ethics
Board Certified, Provisionally Board Certified or Board eligible Chaplain by one of the following: Association of Professional Chaplains (APC); National Association of Catholic Chaplains (NACC); Nesham; Association of Jewish Chaplains (NAJC); or The Canadian Association for Spiritual Care/Association Canadienne des Soins Spirituels (CASC/ACSS).
Education
Master's degree in Divinity from an accredited graduate school of theology or equivalent
Minimum 4 Units of CPE through the Association for Clinical Pastoral Education
Certification Summary
Ordination or recognition as a spiritual leader in their religious/spiritual tradition required
Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities
Knowledge of spiritual assessment tools.
Demonstrated knowledge of stages of faith and spiritual development.
Demonstrated knowledge of psychosocial development, family systems, and relational dynamics.
Ability to work with families and staff with diverse spiritual understandings and needs.
Good understanding of Trauma informed care.
Minimum typing skills and ability to navigate computers for electronic charting.
Job Responsibilities
Provides spiritual and emotional support to patients and families of varying religious and spiritual traditions.
Provides or facilitates sacramental ministries.
Responds to codes and other emergencies or crises.
Provides supportive services to hospital employees.
Organizes and conducts inter-faith religious worship services to address identified spiritual holidays, grief needs, and other services deemed appropriate.
Works with the interdisciplinary team in assessing the holistic care needs of the patient and family while supporting age-appropriate and developmental-specific spiritual care needs.
Provides education to identified audiences related to the spiritual needs throughout the life span.
Serves as preceptor/mentor to CPE Interns and Residents in the Clinical Pastoral Education Program.
Involvement in various department and hospital-wide committees and initiatives.
Children’s Healthcare of Atlanta is an equal opportunity employer committed to providing equal employment opportunities to all qualified applicants and employees without regard to race, color, sex, religion, national origin, citizenship, age, veteran status, disability or any other characteristic covered by applicable law.
Primary Location Address 1001 Johnson Ferry Rd
Job Family Social/Emotional/Spiritual Support
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