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Children’s Wisconsin is a nationally recognized health system dedicated solely to the health and well-being of children. We provide primary care, specialty care, urgent care, emergency care, community health services, foster and adoption services, child and family counseling, child advocacy services and family resource centers. Our reputation draws patients and families from around the country.
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Job Summary
Provides spiritual care to patients/families on an on-call and as needed basis, acting as a liaison between patients, families and community clergy.
Essential Functions
- Understands and satisfies the needs of the neonatal, infant, toddler, pre-school, school-age, adolescent and/or adult patient in regards to their growth and development process. Rotates responsibility with team to facilitate availability of chaplaincy services to meet urgent patient/family needs. Visits patients and their families to provide spiritual care based on individual the patient and family needs and preferences. Provides or facilitates sacramental and ritual ministries as appropriate within organizational guidelines. Serves as a liaison for and a consultant to area clergy, medical and nursing staff in the spiritual/religious needs of the patients and families.
Education:
- Bachelor's Degree in related field Required
- Master's Degree Preferred
Experience:
- Two units of CPE Preferred
- In lieu of two units, one unit of CPE in combination of related experience and education Required
- Previous experience in pediatrics and/ or family systems Preferred
Knowledge, Skills and Abilities:
- An understanding of theology and psychology of religion as they relate to the spiritual and religious needs of patients and families.
- Ability to integrate concepts of theology and comparative religions and behavioral sciences in the practice of pastoral care.
- Possess observational and analytical skills to respond to crisis situations, assess spiritual needs, record and make referrals accordingly.
- Possess strong interpersonal skills necessary for effective communication.
- Flexibility to be available to meet the needs of the rotation schedule of the department, which includes being on-call approximately 2 overnight shifts per week.
- Ability to respond in person to hospital campus within 30 minutes of being contacted for emergent circumstances.
- Open and flexible to work with religious, cultural, social, and economic diversity.
- Continuing education during the year is strongly preferred to maintain and enhance professional expertise.
Required for All Jobs:
- This job description is not designed to cover or contain a comprehensive listing of activities, duties or responsibilities that may be requested in the performance of this job.
- Employment is at-will. This document does not create an employment contract, implied or otherwise.
Children's Wisconsin is an equal opportunity / affirmative action employer. We are committed to creating a diverse and inclusive environment for all employees. We treat everyone with dignity, respect, and fairness. We do not discriminate against any person on the basis of race, color, religion, sex, gender, gender identity and/or expression, sexual orientation, national origin, age, disability, veteran status, or any other status or condition protected by the law.
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