Job Description

Job Title

Provide emotional and spiritual support via spiritual/cultural rites and activities elected by the patients and staff of Cooper Hospital via direct patient contact with pastoral care staff, departmental volunteers, and clinical pastoral education program students, while responding to requested referrals to patient/community resources.

Experience Required

• Social intelligence, i.e., ability to engage others meaningfully & emotionally.
• Personal and spiritual commitment to supporting the welfare of others.
• Personal and spiritual commitment to a faith system which is socially relevant.
• Functional understanding of, and openness to, various religion-philosophic biases of a large array of individuals.
• Sophistication in professional health team work.
• Basic comprehension of the disciplines associated with own special area of expertise.

Education Requirements

• High School Diploma or Equivalent required.
• B.A or B.S. Degree preferred

Special Requirements

• Graduate Seminary degree Master of Divinity, or specialized training within denominational guidelines (e.g., Eucharistic Minister, ordained deaconate, etc.) preferred.
• Active functioning in a congregational leadership position preferred.
• Membership in a nationally recognized professional Chaplaincy certifying group preferred

Salary Min ($)

USD $21.00

Salary Max ($)

USD $34.00

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