Per Diem Catholic Chaplain

GENERAL INTRODUCTION :

The Archbishop, visible principle of unity in his archdiocese, is called to build up the particular Church unceasingly in the communion of all its members, and to ensure that their diverse gifts and ministries, in union with the universal Church, serve to build up all the faithful and to spread the Gospel. ( Apostolorum Successores 8). He must take care that all the affairs which belong to the administration of the whole archdiocese are duly coordinated and are ordered to attain more suitably the good of the portion of the people of God entrusted to him. ( Apostolorum Successores 177). Each position employed in the Chancery helps to extend the ministry of the Archbishop in particular ways as outlined in the position description.

GENERAL SUMMARY OF ESSENTIAL PURPOSE : The Per Diem On-Call Chaplain provides ministerial services to Roman Catholic patients and their families in the South Seattle Deanery (Harborview Medical Center/Virginia Mason Franciscan Medical Center/Kindred Hospital/Swedish Medical Center – First Hill & Cherry Hill Campuses), totaling 2,000 beds system wide. These services will be performed within the guidelines and teachings of the Catholic Church. This is a Per Diem On-Call position regionally funded by Hospital Grants to support the Chaplain Program Manager.

ESSENTIAL POSITION DUTIES :

Primary Responsibilities:

- The Per Diem On-Call Chaplain is the primary contact (in the event of absence of the Chaplain Program Manager) for the First Hill Hospitals regarding providing and coordinating sacraments and pastoral care to patients and their families; and to the staff members at Swedish Medical Center, Virginia Mason Franciscan Medical Center, Kindred Hospital, and Harborview Medical Center. This includes, but is not limited to, providing pastoral visits, pastoral listening, access to Eucharist, prayers and blessings, commendation of the dying rituals, emergency baptisms, and other on-going spiritual care services. It also involves coordinating priests for anointing of the sick, reconciliation, and other sacramental care.

- Responds to various emergency/non-emergency calls from Harborview Medical Center, Virginia Mason Franciscan Medical Center, and Swedish Medical Center – First Hill & Cherry Hill Campuses – and provides prompt spiritual care appropriate to their urgency and need. This is accomplished by collaborating with lay staff, other priest chaplains (if applicable), EM volunteers, and the priests of the deanery.

- Proactively triages and manages Catholic patient needs to maximize the time of deanery priests.

- Serves as primary contact with the telephone answering service to ensure a seamless and functional on-call system.

Secondary Responsibilities:

- Provides bibles, rosaries, and other Catholic materials – as needed/requested – to hospital patients and their family members, ensuring this provision falls within an allotted budget.

Qualifications

ESSENTIAL QUALIFICATIONS FOR BOTH ROLES :

- Primary :

- Willingness and ability to support the mission of the Church by extending the ministry of the Archbishop.

- Ability and desire to use God-given gifts and talents in service of the local Church in support of the collaboration between lay and ordained ministers.

- Active member of a parish/faith community in good standing with the Church.

- Education :

- Bachelors degree in theology, pastoral ministry, or related course of study. Masters preferred.

- Clinical Pastoral Education certification or equivalent. Certification through the National Association of Catholic Chaplains, highly preferred.

- Experience :

- At least two years experience working in a health care facility or related field.

- Other Elements :

- Excellent interpersonal and communication skills

- Ability to work with both marginalized and diverse populations.

- Ability to work independently as well as in a team.

- Bilingual in Spanish/English, preferred.

Any offered salary is determined based on internal equity, internal salary ranges, market data, applicants skills and prior relevant experience, certain degrees and certifications.

Benefits: Eligible positions receive a comprehensive package of benefits is offered including medical, dental, vision, life, accidental death and disability, long term disability, pension, 403(b), HSA, FSA, and generous sick leave, vacation and holidays.