Associate Chaplain, PRN

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Position Summary

• Responsible for assessing spiritual needs, provides spiritual care and pastoral counseling to patients/families/employees.
• The fundamental function of the Chaplain Associate is to make tangible the presence of God as he/she provides pastoral ministry in the health care setting.
• The Chaplain Associate assists individuals with spiritual and emotional integration of their current health crisis and brining a positive outcome. Principal Accountabilities
• Standards of Performance: Respect, Integrity, Compassion, Collaboration, Stewardship, Accountability, Quality Education
• I: High School diploma or equivalent
• II: Associate’s degree preferred
• Pursuit of Bachelor’s Degree and Clinical Pastoral Education expected. Licenses and Certification
• Licensed or Commissioned to Ministry by Church optional.
• Ordination optional
• Endorsement by local church, diocese, or denomination within 2 years. Experience and Skills
• Technical Experience: 1 year Physical Activities
• Intermittent hand manipulation required
• Intermittent lifting and carrying of 20 pounds Role Specific Responsibilities o Assesses, provides, and documents pastoral care to the patients, families and staff daily. Determine spiritual needs and a plan of care. o Works with area Ministers o Proactively participates in inter-disciplinary delivery of holistic patient care services through rounding, inter-departmental meetings, and family conferences. o Provides appropriate pastoral care through the sacraments, ordinances, rituals and blessings as needed. o Maintains appropriate follow-up care with patient/families. o Performs other duties as assigned. Compensation (Commensurate with experience): $21.00 - $32.55 To access our Benefits Guide/Plan Information, please click the link below: http://www.sih.net/careers/benefits Introduce yourself to our recruiters and we'll get in touch if there's a role that seems like a good match. At Southern Illinois Healthcare, we realize that in order to provide our surrounding communities with excellent care, we must begin by providing our employees with that same care and appreciation. We offer rich opportunities to develop and grow professionally, an environment of excellence in patient care, and the awareness that everything we accomplish is a direct outgrowth of the superb efforts and dedication of our employees. Working to put the right people, exhibiting the right attitude and behaviors, in the right roles is not just a goal, but a priority of Southern Illinois Healthcare. For the health of you and our patients, SIH and SIH Medical Group campuses are tobacco free. For questions or more information about our openings, please email SIH Careers. SIH is an Equal Opportunity Employer including individuals with disabilities and protected veterans. We are excited you are here and are proud to offer experiential learning opportunities for students at every stage of career development. As a student at SIH, you will see first-hand how the work we are doing supports OUR MISSION: to improve the health and well-being of all the people in the communities we serve. Your future is bright, and we are honored that you chose SIH to be part of your career journey. Click here to learn more. The SIH Scholarship Program brings together college scholarship money with hands-on work opportunities. Qualified applicants are eligible for money to cover tuition, lab fees, books, and educational supplies. Please click here to learn more about SIH Scholarship Programs. Begin a rewarding career in healthcare as a Phlebotomy Technician! The SIH Phlebotomy Program allows you to begin working in as few as nine weeks! Click here for more information.