About this role
Cameron Hospital is an independent, not-for-profit facility that proudly serves Angola and Steuben County. Weve been a cornerstone of this community and the surrounding area in northeast Indiana dating back to 1926. Over the years, weve helped generation after generation of area residents enjoy better health and live comfortably. Today, Cameron Hospital has grown into something more than a simple community hospital. Filled with advanced equipment and skilled specialists, Cameron is a modern, high-tech facility that provides advanced diagnostics, a variety of specialties and cutting-edge treatment options that are combined with highly personalized and compassionate care.
DEPARTMENT: Customer Service
JOB TITLE: Spiritual Care Coordinator
SHIFT: PRN, Part-time (as needed)
Summary/Objective
Working in conjunction with the Supervisor to Customer Services and under oversight of the Chaplain Team, the Spiritual Care Coordinator is responsible for assessing and addressing the spiritual needs of patients, families, visitors, and staff. This position is also responsible for interacting with patients, families, visitors, and staff at crucial stewardship, compassion, and respect. moments, administering in many discreet fashions. The Spiritual Care Coordinator supports the mission of the hospital by providing compassionate and innovative spiritual care through our core values of inclusion, excellence, integrity, teamwork,
Essential Functions
- Working in conjunction with the Chaplain Team, provides spiritual care and assessment to patients, families, visitors, and staff.
- Participate in regular supervision with a qualified chaplain or spiritual care leader (e.g., at least monthly) to review patient interactions, address complex cases, and support professional growth.
- Function as a calming presence, working compassionately and efficiently with others.
- Create an open and inviting atmosphere, reflecting diverse life experiences, free of judgement.
- Create meaningful relationships while respecting the unique experience of others.
- Counsel distressed and bereaved individuals while providing helpful strategies for healing and understanding.
- Assist patients, families, and visitors with questions about Advance Directives.
Qualifications
Experience
- Experience in a healthcare setting preferred.
- Experience in pastoral care including spiritual counseling and bereavement/grief support preferred.
Skills/Competencies
- Demonstrates a strong ability to identify, analyze and solve problems.
- Excellent communication skills with the ability to clearly read, write, and speak using appropriate grammar, style, and vocabulary.
Education Required
- High School Diploma or equivalent required.
- Bachelors degree in an unrelated field combined with 1-3 years of experience in Pastoral care, ministry, or theological practice; or
- Completion of certified training in pastoral care (e.g., recognized lay pastoral care certification program) with demonstrated competency in spiritual care delivery.
Licenses Requirements
- None
Certifications
- Completion of certified training in pastoral care