Staff Chaplain II / III - East Campus - 131324

Payroll Title:
SPIRITUAL CARE HC SPEC 2 Department:
Volunteer Services Hiring Pay Scale
$28.07 - $43.25 / Hour Worksite:
East Campus Medical Center (Alvarado Road) Appointment Type:
Career Appointment Percent:
50% Union:
Uncovered Total Openings:
1 Work Schedule:
Days, 8 hour shifts, Sunday - Saturday

#131324 Staff Chaplain II / III - East Campus
Extended Deadline: Wed 9/18/2024
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UC San Diego values equity, diversity, and inclusion. If you are interested in being part of our team, possess the needed licensure and certifications, and feel that you have most of the qualifications and/or transferable skills for a job opening, we strongly encourage you to apply.

Please note that this position is a part-time appointment

UCSD Layoff from Career Appointment : Apply by 8/7/24 for consideration with preference for rehire. All layoff applicants should contact their Employment Advisor.

Special Selection Applicants : Apply by 8/16/24. Eligible Special Selection clients should contact their Disability Counselor for assistance.

DESCRIPTION

Staff Chaplains are an integral part of the Experience at UC San Diego Health. Housed under the Office of Experience Transformation, staff chaplains are responsible for the facilitation and nurturing of personal religious rituals and spiritual practices for patients, their families, team members, allied health students (as applicable), and other health care team members.

Key responsibilities include but are not limited to:

* Provides spiritual care and emotional support to patients, their loved ones and team members of UC San Diego Health.

* Works with UC San Diego Health team members to enhance sensitivity about spiritual concerns for patients and families

* Explores issues that are of meaning and value and/or causing moral or spiritual distress

* Serves as a bridge to patient's religious community or congregation and to appropriate clergy or religious/spiritual leaders.

* Educates and fosters conversations on cultural, ethical, religious and other topics/dynamics that can affect patient care, family interactions and staff performance

* Analyzes problems/issues/concerns of a broad scope and proposes solutions

* Documents patient encounters in the Electronic Medical Record

* Works with hospital staff to enhance sensitivity about spiritual concerns for patients and families

Depending on experience and licensure of the selected candidate, this position will be hired at the SPIRITUAL CARE HC SPEC 2 or SPIRITUAL CARE HC SPEC 3.

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS

• A Master's Degree in theology, divinity, religious studies; or its equivalent in relevant training/experience.
• One(1) unit of CPE from accredited training center.
• Two (2+) or more years of relevant experience.
• Ordination or commissioning by one's faith group to serve as a religious leader and endorsement or official recognition by that faith group to function as a chaplain.

PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS

• Certification with the Association of Professional Chaplains (APC), National Association of Catholic Chaplains (NACC), Neshama: the Association of Jewish Chaplains (NAJC), or the Canadian Association for Spiritual Care (CASC).
• One (1) year of Hospital Chaplaincy experience.
• ACPE-certified as Educator or Associate Educator
• Experience leading guided meditation for patients and their families
• Fluent in Spanish

SPECIAL CONDITIONS

• Must be able to work various hours and locations based on business needs.
• Employment is subject to a criminal background check and pre-employment physical.

Pay Transparency Act

Annual Full Pay Range: $58,600 - $100,800 (will be prorated if the appointment percentage is less than 100%)

Hourly Equivalent: $28.07 - $48.28

Factors in determining the appropriate compensation for a role include experience, skills, knowledge, abilities, education, licensure and certifications, and other business and organizational needs. The Hiring Pay Scale referenced in the job posting is the budgeted salary or hourly range that the University reasonably expects to pay for this position. The Annual Full Pay Range may be broader than what the University anticipates to pay for this position, based on internal equity, budget, and collective bargaining agreements (when applicable).

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