What are the responsibilities and job description for the Spiritual Care Associate position at Children's Research Fund?
Ann & Robert H. Lurie Children’s Hospital of Chicago provides superior pediatric care in a setting that offers the latest benefits and innovations in medical technology, research and family-friendly design. As the largest pediatric provider in the region with a 140-year legacy of excellence, kids and their families are at the center of all we do. Ann & Robert H. Lurie Children’s Hospital of Chicago is ranked in all 10 specialties by the U.S. News & World Report.Location Ann & Robert H. Lurie Children's Hospital of ChicagoJob Description Lurie Children’s Hospital Spiritual Care Department is committed to providing exceptional spiritual care for people of all spiritual and religious traditions. To enhance our ability to provide personalized care, we value having Spiritual Care associates from diverse spiritual and religious traditions to support our patients, their loved ones and our staff and to advise regarding workplace accommodations for employees from their tradition.Essential Job Functions : Advise and educate Spiritual Care on best practices to support our patients, families and staff from their tradition. Provides recommendations aligned with their tradition regarding days of special significance, dietary practices, and resource / facilities / infrastructure needs.Leads services, participates in panel discussions, and provides education as requested about their tradition.Follows up in a timely fashion on referrals from chaplains with visits for patients, loved ones and staff who affiliate with their tradition.Provides appropriate resources, rituals requested by patient, loved ones or staff.Communicates with on-call chaplain before and after each visit.Participates in spiritual care departmental meetings at least twice a year.Models the values of our hospital in all interactions with patients, loved ones, colleagues, and staff and performs job functions with focus on excellence and teamwork to provide the highest quality care and service.Shows respect for all spiritual and religious traditions, even those outside of their own specific tradition.Works as an employee at the hospital only at the request of chaplains and visits only requested patients in their workplace capacity.Other job functions as assigned.Knowledge, Skills and Abilities : Education : Bachelor’s DegreeCertification : one unit of CPE preferred, not requiredJob Related Experience : Spiritual Care experience in local community, hospital, prison, or other settingSkills / Knowledge : Excellent communication, critical thinking, and interpersonal skills. Demonstrated ability to work as a part of multiple teams. Ability to speak a language(s) in addition to English strongly preferred.Pay Range $22.25-$36.38 HourlyAt Lurie Children’s, we are committed to competitive and fair compensation aligned with market rates and internal equity, reflecting individual contributions, experience, and expertise. The pay range for this job indicates minimum and maximum targets for the position. Ranges are regularly reviewed to stay aligned with market conditions. In addition to base salary, Lurie Children’s offer a comprehensive rewards package that may include differentials for some hourly employees, leadership incentives for select roles, health and retirement benefits, and wellbeing programs. For more details on other compensation, consult your recruiter or click the following link to learn more about our benefits.Benefit Statement For full time and part time employees who work 20 or more hours per week we offer a generous benefits package that includes : Medical, dental and vision insuranceEmployer paid group term life and disabilityEmployer contribution toward Health Savings AccountFlexible Spending AccountsPaid Time Off (PTO), Paid Holidays and Paid Parental Leave403(b) with a 5% employer matchVarious voluntary benefits : Supplemental Life, AD&D and DisabilityCritical Illness, Accident and Hospital Indemnity coverageTuition assistanceStudent loan servicing and supportAdoption benefitsBackup Childcare and EldercareEmployee Assistance Program, and other specialized behavioral health services and resources for employees and family membersDiscount on services at Lurie Children’s facilitiesDiscount purchasing programThere’s a Place for You with Us At Lurie Children’s we embrace and celebrate diversity and equity in a serious way. We are committed to building a team with a variety of backgrounds, skills, and viewpoints — recognizing that diverse identities strengthen our workplace and the care we can provide to the Chicago community and beyond. We treat everyone fairly, appreciate differences, and make meaningful connections that foster belonging and allyship. This is a place where you can be your best, so we can give our best to the patients and families who trust us with their care.Lurie Children’s and its affiliates are equal employment opportunity employers. We value diversity and are committed to creating an inclusive environment for all employees. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, religion, national origin, ancestry, age, disability, marital status, pregnancy, protected veteran status, order of protection status, protected genetic information, or any other characteristic protected by law.Support email : candidatesupport@luriechildrens.org#J-18808-Ljbffr
Salary : $22 - $36
