What are the responsibilities and job description for the Associate Hospital Chaplain position at Diocese of Camden?
Non-Exempt – Part-time (20 hours per week)LOCATION : Virtua Voorhees Hospital - Voorhees, Samaritan Hospice, Voorhees and Elmwood Hills Health Care Center - BlackwoodESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES : Work collaboratively with Catholic Hospital Chaplain in cluster of hospitals / healthcare facilities assigned to coordinate and deliver pastoral care.Work with hospital staff to become aware of patients who request a Catholic Chaplain, visit them while hospitalized and provide them the appropriate pastoral visit.Coordinate the work for the Priest Chaplain to complete his responsibilities of sacramental service.Coordinate the visits by lay Extraordinary Ministers of Holy Communion (EMHC) and visitors from local parishes.In the absence of the Chaplain for that cluster, will coordinate the needs of patients in consultation with the local parishes to respond to emergencies and the appropriate request for sacraments.Be the liaison between the Hospital Catholic Chaplain and the local parishes to inform them of parishioners who wish them notified of their hospitalization.Be the liaison with the hospital Administration in order to secure feedback and support for the Catholic Chaplaincy program.Compile and submit monthly pastorla care visitation activity reports to the Diocesan Director of Hospital Chaplaincy.QUALIFICATIONS AND REQUIREMENTS : Minimum 1 unit of Clinical Pastoral Education (CPE) training or related hospital chaplaincy experience and training. (CPE credential preferred).Minimum one year of experience in a Hospital Chaplain role.Demonstrated skills in planning and organizing.Understanding and ability to articulate Catholic Healthcare Ethical and Religious Directive.Excellent oral communication skills are required.Bilingual preferred (English / Spanish), but not required.The person should exhibit a positive attitude, possess excellent written and verbal communication skills, and have the ability to work collaboratively with priest chaplains, hospital administrators, local Pastors, volunteers, and a variety of community partners.Please submit a statement of interest with your experience and qualifications to hr@camdendiocese.org#J-18808-Ljbffr
