Chaplain Resident
Major Responsibilities
Participates in supervised educational activities congruent with the needs of the spiritual care department, the facility and the PSA under the direction of the CPE Supervisor and in conformance with the standards and outcomes of the Association for Clinical Pastoral Education (ACPE).
Provides spiritual care for patients, families and team members in assigned areas, including but not limited to prayer, sacraments, and religious, spiritual or emotional support.
Participates in the life and work of the department to ensure effective delivery of spiritual care: participates in overall site coverage, works shifts as needed to provide coverage including weekends and holidays, and conducts chapel and memorial services as scheduled.
Completes tasks and reports as assigned and according to system policies and procedures to support operations of the department and to develop administrative competence.
Qualifications
Education/Experience Required:
- Master's Degree in Religious Studies, or Master's Degree in Theology, or Master's Degree in Divinity.
- Typically requires 1 year of experience in professional caregiving or in providing caregiving within a similar capacity.
Knowledge, Skills & Abilities Required:
- One unit of clinical pastoral education.
- Strong spiritual care background with a basic working knowledge of theology, spirituality, interpretation of sacred writings, human behavior and spiritual care skills.
- Basic understanding of medical ethics.
- Ability to interpret and support Advocate Aurora Health’s mission and values.
- Proficiency in Microsoft Office or similar products.
- Ability to adapt to change, work with diverse personalities, cultures and faith traditions.
- Strong communication (oral and written) and human relation skills.
Physical Requirements And Working Conditions
- Must be able to participate in overnight on-call rotation per the department schedule.
- Must be able to stand/walk frequently throughout the workday.
- Must be able to drive to Aurora facilities within the Milwaukee metro area.
- Operates all equipment necessary to perform the job.
- Protective clothing must be worn as necessary.