Chaplain Interfaith Position Available In Chittenden, Vermont

Building Name:

UVMMC•Medical Center•

Main Campus Location Address:

111

Colchester Avenue, Burlington Vermont Regular Department:

Spiritual Care Full Time Standard Hours:

40

Biweekly Scheduled Hours:

80

Shift:

Day/Eve Primary Shift:

8:00 AM•4:30

PM Weekend Needs:

As Scheduled Salary Range:

Min $26.76 Mid $33.46 Max $40.15

Recruiter:

Kate Davies

JOB DESCRIPTION

The Interfaith Chaplain functions as a member of the Spiritual Care team in the Spiritual Care Department. In this role they are responsible for providing spiritual care to patients, families and staff in ways that respect and honor any faith and spiritual traditions they may have. The Interfaith Chaplain provides interfaith spiritual care through pastoral visitation; ritual care when appropriate, including sacraments and prayer; leadership of interfaith worship and memorial services; bereavement care; crisis intervention; and staff support. They participate in interdisciplinary meetings and rounds that foster collaborative care in the organization.

EDUCATION

Master’s Degree in Theology, Religious Studies, Divinity or Spirituality or its equivalent from an accredited Theological School, Seminary or Graduate School. At least four (4) units of Clinical Pastoral Education in ACPE accredited centers strongly preferred. Certification or work toward certification by APC, NACC, CASC or NAJC strongly preferred or equivalent experience. Ordination or commissioning from recognized religious/spiritual organization and endorsement for hospital chaplaincy from judicatory body of religious/spiritual organization.

EXPERIENCE

Two years’ experience in hospital chaplaincy setting preferred. Experience in spiritual caregiving in congregational, campus, military, or long term care facilities, and hospice settings considered. About Us The University of Vermont Medical Center is committed to being a national model for the delivery of high quality academic health care for a rural region. The University of Vermont Medical Center will continue to ensure that individuals are employed, and that employees are treated during candidacy and employment, without regard to their sex, gender identity or expression, ancestry, place of birth, HIV status, marital status, age, language, socioeconomic status, sexual orientation, race, color, religious creed, national origin, physical or mental disability, protected veteran status or obligation for service in the armed forces, or any other characteristic protected by law in all employment practices as follows: Employment decisions at The University of Vermont Medical Center are based on legitimate job related criteria. All personnel actions or programs that affect qualified individuals, such as employment, upgrading, demotion, transfer, recruitment, advertising, termination, rate of pay or other forms of compensation, and selection for training, are made without discrimination based upon the individual’s sex, gender identity or expression, ancestry, place of birth, HIV status, marital status, age, language, socioeconomic status, sexual orientation, race, color, religious creed, national origin, physical or mental disability, protected veteran status or obligation for service in the armed forces, or any other characteristic protected by law. UVMHealth.org/MedCenter The UVM Medical Center Blog EEO is the law.