Chaplain (CPE Educator)

Serves as the certified chaplain (CPE) providing comprehensive, religious ministry services and training to veteran patients and students according to their specific needs

Carries out an education ministry with the CPE center, which is highly integrated into the VHA's chaplain program

Provides thorough guidance and advice to chaplain service management staff, students, other chaplains, and stakeholders

Manages the daily operations of the CPE center and develops and implements program policies and procedures

Serves as a certified educator of record for all CPE students for an assigned designated area

Maintains records for all educator evaluations, student records, center portfolio, and CPE accreditation requirements, which may include off-site CPE satellite and placement contracts

Serves as a primary senior chaplain education resource, spiritual advisor, and liaison for the spiritual needs of veterans, students, caregivers, and staff

Provides leadership, direction, orientation, coaching, in-service training, staff development, and continuing education programs

Ensures various complex educational training assignments are carried out in a pluralistic environment, which encompasses sensitivity to the religious needs of many separate religious denominations and faith groups

Serves as a chaplain senior representative and a fully recognized member of an interdisciplinary treatment team

Advises and collaborates with other senior members of the treatment team to provide comprehensive health care services to veterans

Ensures various complex educational training assignments are carried out in a pluralistic environment, which encompasses sensitivity to the religious needs of many separate religious denominations and faith groups

Supports the development of staff resiliency by providing emotional and spiritual support and compassionate presence