at OSF HealthCare (Main Office) in East Peoria, Illinois, United States
Job Description
Overview
POSITION SUMMARY: The Assistant Chaplain - Priest is an integral part of the pastoral care team that embraces a model of care for the whole person - body, mind and spirit. Directed to the spiritual dimensions of the human person that are often appreciated more deeply during times of illness, Pastoral Care is an integral part of the patient care team. Pastoral Care Team Members are effectively integrated with patient care and family support services on patient care units throughout the medical center. A foundational focus of Pastoral Care is to serve as a pastoral and spiritual support to patients, caregivers and patient care teams in ways identified as meaningful and helpful. Through professional training and certification, the Assistant Chaplain - Priest assists patients/families to understand more fully life's events as they relate to their spiritual and emotional well-being. Responds to on-call emergencies with nights and weekend coverage required.
Qualifications
REQUIRED QUALIFICATIONS: Education: Masters Experience: Solid standing in the Church through ecclesiastical endorsement. Approval and granting of faculties for priests by the local Bishop of the Catholic Diocese. One year of pastoral experience. Other skills/knowledge: Excellent interpersonal and communication skills. Solid computer skills, including proficiency with Microsoft software. Strong analytical and problem solving skills, with the ability to be detail oriented. PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS: Completion of at least 2 units of Clinical Pastoral Education (CPE). 4 CPE units preferred. Certification by the National Association of Catholic Chaplains (NACC), and/or Association of Professional Chaplains (APC). Other requirements/information: Ability to articulate the Ethical and Religious Directives for Catholic Health Care Facilities. Ability and desire to work with patients/family, clergy and volunteers of varying faith backgrounds. Flexibility in work hours, programs, and services.
OSF HealthCare is an Equal Opportunity Employer.
EOE
