Resource Chaplain - On Call

Dayton Children's - Main Campus Department

Chaplain Services Schedule

Part time Hours

4 Job Details

The Resource Chaplain primarily provides spiritual care to patients and families in emergent situations ( (e.g. traumas, new diagnosis, or end of life). There are also opportunities to making room visits and communicating with interdisciplinary teams to identify needs of patients and families.

Additionally, the Resource Chaplain will have opportunities to learn all aspects of the department’s work, including teaching spirituality classes in the Behavioral Health Unit, bereavement care, and the hosting of events (e.g., Annual Memorial Service, Butterfly Release).

The Resource Chaplain assures a continuum of quality spiritual care at Dayton Children’s Hospital.

Education

Bachelor's in Theology from an accredited program required. Master's preferred.

Certification

Documentation of current endorsement (or acceptable language in accordance with the applicant’s spiritual/faith tradition) received or reaffirmed within last 12 months required

Experience Required

• Strong interpersonal skills
• Empathetic/active listening

Compassion

Theological/spiritual reflection

Critical thinking skills

Basic computer skills, especially ability to learn EPIC

Personal and professional development, especially self-care and resiliency development.

One unit of Clinical Pastoral Education

Preferred - provision of spiritual care in emergent situations (e.g. traumas, new diagnosis, or end of life) Department Specific Job Details:

Provision of spiritual care to patients and families.

Primary responsibilities

• On call responsibilities (6-8 weeknights/per month; 3-4 weekend days/per month)
• Provision of spiritual care in emergent situations (e.g., traumas, new diagnosis, or end of lif
• Routine room visits to introduce spiritual care and assess spiritual needs.

Secondary responsibilities

• Teach spirituality classes in the Mathilde Center for Mental Health
• Provide bereavement care to families and via memorial events.