What are the responsibilities and job description for the DSHS WSH Religious Coordinator position at Washington State Department of Social and Health Services?
Description
DSHS WSH Religious Coordinator
Western State Hospital (WSH) is seeking a Religious Coordinator to manage spiritual services and programming for residents. In this role, you will personally provide religious services, spiritual consultation, and rituals as determined by the patient's culture and/or faith tradition. Additionally, you'll provide a patient care plan that supports the strategic direction of the hospital, regulatory standards, and evidence-based best practices.
Pierce County employees are eligible to receive an Orca Card for transportation needs
Some Of What You Will Do
A graduate degree from a seminary accredited by the Association of Theological Schools and current certification by the Association of Clinical Pastoral Education or National Association of Catholic Chaplains
And, Three years of experience as an ordained minister, priest, or other religious leaders such as rabbi, imam, Latter Day Saint bishop, or shaman of a nationally recognized faith
Preferred Knowledge, Experience And Skills
The Department of Social and Health Services’ (DSHS) vision that people find human services to shape their own lives requires that we come together with a sense of belonging, common purpose, shared values, and meaningful work. It is crucial to our agency’s vision that you bring an equity, anti-racism, and social justice commitment to your work with DSHS. We strive to create greater access and affirming representation of the communities we serve, including Black, Indigenous, and People of Color, people with physical, behavioral health, and intellectual disabilities, elders, LGBTQIA individuals, immigrants and refugees, and families building financial security.
Supplemental Information
Prior to a new hire, a background check including criminal record history may be conducted. Information from the background check will not necessarily preclude employment but will be considered in determining the applicant's suitability and competence to perform in the job. This announcement may be used to fill multiple vacancies. Employees driving on state business must have a valid driver's license. Employees driving a privately owned vehicle on state business must have liability insurance on the privately owned vehicle
Washington State Department of Social and Health Services is an equal opportunity employer and does not discriminate in any area of employment, its programs or services on the basis of age, sex, sexual orientation, gender, gender identity/expression, marital status, race, creed, color, national origin, religion or beliefs, political affiliation, military status, honorably discharged veteran, Vietnam Era, recently separated or other protected veteran status, the presence of any sensory, mental, physical disability or the use of a trained dog guide or service animal by a person with a disability, equal pay or genetic information. Persons requiring accommodation in the application process or this job announcement in an alternative format may contact the Recruiter at (360) 725-5810. Applicants who are deaf or hard of hearing may call through Washington Relay Service by dialing 7-1-1 or 1-800-833-6384.
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DSHS WSH Religious Coordinator
Western State Hospital (WSH) is seeking a Religious Coordinator to manage spiritual services and programming for residents. In this role, you will personally provide religious services, spiritual consultation, and rituals as determined by the patient's culture and/or faith tradition. Additionally, you'll provide a patient care plan that supports the strategic direction of the hospital, regulatory standards, and evidence-based best practices.
Pierce County employees are eligible to receive an Orca Card for transportation needs
Some Of What You Will Do
- Deliver pastoral care to patients of all faith groups taking into consideration the cultural, ethnic, religious, and spiritual needs of the patient
- Provide patients with religious items; prayer books, rosaries, bibles, etc.
- Provide access to religious worship and sacraments that reflect the patient's faith tradition
- Prepare sermons for worship and group curriculum materials for spiritual-based patient groups
- Provide pastoral counseling for patients having spiritual struggles
- Administers sacraments and other religious/spiritual rites
- Follow The Joint Commission standards specific to spiritual and religious services
- Participate on interdisciplinary teams and patient care management committees as the spiritual care subject matter expert
- Serves as liaison between the WSH religious program and community religious activities
- Network and collaborate with appropriate community groups
- Administers last rites to the critically ill and conducts memorial services for deceased patients at the request of their families.
A graduate degree from a seminary accredited by the Association of Theological Schools and current certification by the Association of Clinical Pastoral Education or National Association of Catholic Chaplains
And, Three years of experience as an ordained minister, priest, or other religious leaders such as rabbi, imam, Latter Day Saint bishop, or shaman of a nationally recognized faith
Preferred Knowledge, Experience And Skills
- Group facilitation experience
- Knowledge of Trauma Informed Care and the Recovery Model
- Experience working in a hospital system, correctional institution, or psychiatric hospital
The Department of Social and Health Services’ (DSHS) vision that people find human services to shape their own lives requires that we come together with a sense of belonging, common purpose, shared values, and meaningful work. It is crucial to our agency’s vision that you bring an equity, anti-racism, and social justice commitment to your work with DSHS. We strive to create greater access and affirming representation of the communities we serve, including Black, Indigenous, and People of Color, people with physical, behavioral health, and intellectual disabilities, elders, LGBTQIA individuals, immigrants and refugees, and families building financial security.
Supplemental Information
Prior to a new hire, a background check including criminal record history may be conducted. Information from the background check will not necessarily preclude employment but will be considered in determining the applicant's suitability and competence to perform in the job. This announcement may be used to fill multiple vacancies. Employees driving on state business must have a valid driver's license. Employees driving a privately owned vehicle on state business must have liability insurance on the privately owned vehicle
Washington State Department of Social and Health Services is an equal opportunity employer and does not discriminate in any area of employment, its programs or services on the basis of age, sex, sexual orientation, gender, gender identity/expression, marital status, race, creed, color, national origin, religion or beliefs, political affiliation, military status, honorably discharged veteran, Vietnam Era, recently separated or other protected veteran status, the presence of any sensory, mental, physical disability or the use of a trained dog guide or service animal by a person with a disability, equal pay or genetic information. Persons requiring accommodation in the application process or this job announcement in an alternative format may contact the Recruiter at (360) 725-5810. Applicants who are deaf or hard of hearing may call through Washington Relay Service by dialing 7-1-1 or 1-800-833-6384.
E-Verify® is a registered trademark of the U.S. Department of Homeland Security
