Chaplain

About NYC Health + Hospitals Woodhull Medical and Mental Health Center is attuned to the healthcare issues that matter to the people of North Brooklyn. Woodhull focuses on preventing disease and promoting healthy lifestyles by reaching out to the community at various convenient locations. At NYC Health + Hospitals, our mission is to deliver high-quality care health services, without exception.

Every employee takes a person-centered approach that exemplifies the ICARE values (Integrity, Compassion, Accountability, Respect, and Excellence) through empathic communication and partnerships between all persons. Work Shifts 11:00 A. M – 7:00 P.

M (21 Hours per Week) (Part-Time) Weekends Required **This position requires on-call availability, meaning you may be required to work outside of regular hours (7:00 AM - 11:00 PM). Flexibility is essential, as there may be instances where you'll be called upon to assist during evenings, weekends, or holidays as part of your responsibilities. Duties & Responsibilities Purpose of Position : Under direction, arranges and delivers appropriate chaplaincy care to patients, families, and staff, including scheduling and leading spiritual/religious services and providing spiritual and moral care, guidance, and support consistent with individuals’ beliefs and values.

Examples of Typical Tasks : 1. Visits and interviews patients to ascertain their spiritual/religious background, evaluate their spiritual/religious needs, and advise of the specialized resources of the Chaplaincy/Spiritual Care Department. 2. Responds to patient, family, and staff requests for chaplaincy care in a timely manner. 3.

Comforts, counsels, and advises individuals, families, and staff experiencing personal, moral, and spiritual problems, including, but not limited to, those associated with trauma and/or death. 4. Appropriately documents all chaplaincy care activities in a timely manner. 5. Assists patients, families, and staff in meeting their spiritual/religious needs by leading and/or arranging ritual and worship opportunities and support groups. 6.

Organizes and conducts spiritual/religious educational programs. 7. Provides guidance to volunteers and interns in the Chaplaincy/Spiritual Care Department. 8. Maintains liaison and cooperative relationships with community organizations. 9.

May coordinate special departmental programs, such as holiday gift giving to ill patients, food/clothing drives, and other spiritual/religious gatherings for the staff and community members. 10. Performs related work.

1. A Bachelor’s degree from an accredited college or university in Divinity, Islamic Studies, Sacred Theology, or a related discipline, and a documented letter of endorsement from within the last six (6) months from a faith-based institution affiliated with the appropriate denomination (see note below), and a. Documented completion of four (4) Clinical Pastoral Education (CPE) units (i.e., 1,600 hours of clinical pastoral training), or current and valid chaplain certification issued by the Association for Professional Chaplains (APC) Board of Chaplaincy Certification Inc.

(BCCI), the National Association of Catholic Chaplains (NACC), Neshama: National Association of Jewish Chaplains (NAJC), or an equivalent; or b. One (1) year of community-based experience as a recognized spiritual/religious leader. Note: A documented letter of endorsement may be substituted by an academic degree or chaplain certification endorsed within the last six (6) months by a faith-based institution affiliated with the appropriate denomination.

The documented letter of endorsement or its substitute must be dated within six (6) months prior to the date of hire. Direct Line Department Preferences 1–2 years of experience in a hospital setting Basic computer skills, including proficiency with Microsoft Office Suite and internet-based applications; experience using EPIC preferred Clinical Pastoral Education (CPE) preferred Knowledge of pastoral care practices within a hospital setting Benefits NYC Health and Hospitals offers a competitive benefits package that includes: Comprehensive Health Benefits for employees hired to work 20+ hrs. per week Retirement Savings and Pension Plans Paid Holidays and Vacation in accordance with employees' Collectively bargained contracts Loan Forgiveness Programs for eligible employees College tuition discounts and professional development opportunities College Savings Program Union Benefits for eligible titles Multiple employee discounts programs Commuter Benefits Programs How To Apply If you wish to apply for this position, please apply online by clicking the "Apply for Job" button.