Spiritual Care Associate

Posted:
9/5/2024, 10:46:03 PM

Location(s):
Michigan, United States ⋅ Troy, Michigan, United States

Experience Level(s):
Junior

Field(s):
Medical, Clinical & Veterinary

Workplace Type:
Hybrid


Job Summary

The Spiritual Care Associate participates as a member of the health care team providing pastoral and spiritual care for patients, families and staff. The Spiritual Care Associate provides specific liturgical requirements of patients and their support persons specific to his/her religious affiliation and that of the patient /support person. The Spiritual Care Associate provides emergent spiritual and pastoral care as described above on an on-call basis for patients, their families and staff.


Essential Functions

  • Functions as a member of a consultative, interdisciplinary work team.
  • Is responsible for providing spiritual/emotional support to patients/families and staff.
  • Provides bereavement support to patients and families along the continuum of their crisis and situation.
  • Participates in continuous quality improvement projects and professional development with the Unit Care team.
  • Maintains the highest standards of conduct in hospitality, appearance, attitude, respect and teamwork.
  • Participates in department patient care schedules to ensure 24/7 coverage.
  • Plan, implement and conduct appropriate worship or ceremonial services.
  • Supports department office duties.

Qualifications
  • Required Bachelor's Degree preferably in human services or humanities discipline, or Bachelor's Degree in Pastoral Care, Theology or Pastoral Counseling.
  • Preferred Satisfactory completion of one (1) unit of ACPE-accredited Clinical Pastoral Education (CPE).
  • 1 year of relevant experience One year of demonstrated responsibility in an organized religious/spiritual place or worship. Required
  • 1 year of relevant experience One year experience as a chaplain. Preferred
  • CRT-Chaplain and Fellow - UNKNOWN Unknown Upon Hire required

Physical Demands

  • Pallet to Waist (6" from floor) > 5 lbs: Seldom up to 10 lbs
  • Waist to Waist > 5 lbs: Seldom up to 10 lbs
  • Waist to Chest (below shoulder) > 5 lbs: Seldom up to 10 lbs
  • Waist to Overhead > 5 lbs: Seldom up to 10 lbs
  • Bilateral Carry > 5 lbs: Seldom up to 10 lbs
  • Unilateral Carry > 5 lbs: Seldom up to 10 lbs
  • Pushing Force > 5 lbs: Seldom up to 10 lbs
  • Pulling Force > 5 lbs: Seldom up to 10 lbs
  • Sitting: Frequently
  • Standing: Occasionally
  • Walking: Occasionally
  • Forward Bend - Standing: Seldom
  • Forward Bend - Sitting: Occasionally
  • Trunk Rotation - Standing: Seldom
  • Trunk Rotation - Sitting: Occasionally
  • Reach - Above Shoulder: Seldom
  • Reach - at Shoulder or Below: Seldom
  • Handling: Occasionally
  • Forceful Grip > 5 lbs: Seldom
  • Forceful Pinch > 2 lbs: Seldom
  • Finger/Hand Dexterity: Frequently

Primary Location

SITE - Troy Hospital - 44201 Dequindre Road - Troy

Department Name

Spiritual Support Services - Troy

Employment Type

Part time

Shift

Day (United States of America)

Weekly Scheduled Hours

8

Hours of Work

8

Days Worked

1

Weekend Frequency

Variable weekends

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