Spiritual Care Supervisor 2

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This position collaborates with the manager to provide spiritual care and Clinical Pastoral Education (CPE) leadership. A Spiritual Care Supervisor is a Chaplain, offering spiritual care and supervising other chaplains. Additionally, as a Certified CPE Educator, the position is actively involved in the CPE program, including accreditation. As a supervisor, the person participates in the department's 24/7 variable coverage.

Apply By Date June 7, 2025 at 11:59PM

Minimum Qualifications - For full consideration, applicants are encouraged to upload license and/or certification if required of the position

• Association for Clinical Pastoral Education (ACPE) National Faculty Member within 12 months of hire
• ACPE Certified Educator Certification
• 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
• Master's degree in theology, divinity, religious studies, or equivalent experience
• Three years of chaplaincy experience
• Experience in supervising Levels I and II CPE
• Experience providing spiritual and emotional support to front-line staff, allied health students (as appropriate), and other health care team members.
• Experience in planning, implementing, and documenting a course of action that may involve patient care and other spiritual care and guidance forms.
• Experience working with interdisciplinary teams, ensuring the highest quality of care in meeting patients' and families' physical, emotional, and spiritual needs.
• Ability to work with people of diverse ethnicities, lifestyles, spiritual and religious traditions, cultures, ages, and health conditions, and with similarly diverse colleagues on an interdisciplinary healthcare team.
• Interpersonal skills to work collaboratively, coordinate, and integrate with others throughout the organization.
• Knowledge of the concepts, principles, best practices, and regulations involved in providing quality interfaith clinical pastoral care, as well as understanding of the role that spiritual care plays in care coordination and clinical patient care.
• Demonstrated skills in employee supervision and HR administration
• Demonstrated ability to prioritize effectively to meet deadlines in a complex, changing environment.
• Solid organizational and customer service skills to structure unit operations and effectively lead assigned staff.
• Ability to maintain cooperative working relationships with professional and administrative staff, peers, multidisciplinary team members, management, and outside agencies.
• Knowledge of spiritual and behavioral counseling techniques and skills to quickly evaluate complex or unusual cases and guide within defined procedures and policies.
• Demonstrated ability to solve problems and suggest solutions through the critical thinking process.
• Solid verbal and written communication skills to explain spiritual care concepts, actively listen, persuade, advise, and counsel.
• Ability to perform all commonly applicable functions in word processing and spreadsheet software.
• Leadership skills to motivate and inspire staff to improve services.

Preferred Qualifications

• Board Certified Chaplain with any of the following: Association of Professional Chaplains (APC), National Association of Catholic Chaplains (NACC), Neshama: The Association of Jewish Chaplains (NAJC), and/or the Canadian Association for Spiritual Care (CASC)
• ACPE National Faculty Member
• Experience as an educational resource person regarding spiritual care and chaplaincy services in a medical setting.
• Experience in working with local faith/religious/spiritual communities.
• Experience applying current and dynamic spiritual care understandings into practice with an in-depth knowledge of the professional field.
• Experience in CPE Accreditation review
• Experience in a Level 1 trauma center
• Ability to conceptualize their knowledge, skills and abilities to ensure that spiritual care practices and the CPE program are operationalized in compliance with UC Davis Health and ACPE accreditation.
• Growing knowledge, skill and ability with computer technology and other electronic devices necessary for spiritual care and the CPE program.

Key Responsibilities

• 60% - CPE Education and Leadership
• 20% - Chaplaincy Services and leadership
• 20% - Profession intensive and Extensive Spiritual Care Provider

Department Overview

To provide compassionate and effective intensive and extensive spiritual care and support to patients, their families, and staff 24/7 and maintain ACPE CPE Levels I, II, and Certified Educator programs.

POSITION INFORMATION

• Salary or Pay Range: $2,873.56 - $5,195.40
• Salary Frequency: Biweekly
• Salary Grade: Grade 22
• UC Job Title: SPIRITUAL CARE HC SUPV 2
• UC Job Code: 004123
• Number of Positions: 1
• Appointment Type: Staff: Career
• Percentage of Time: 100%
• Shift (Work Schedule): 8 to 12 hours, variable including weekend and holidays, and 24/7 variable coverage based on operational needs
• Location: Davis II (HSP057)
• Union Representation: 99 - Non-Represented (PPSM)
• Benefits Eligible: Yes
• This position is 100% on-site

Benefits

Outstanding benefits and perks are among the many rewards of working for the University of California. UC Davis offers a full range of benefits, resources and programs to help you bring your best self to work, as well as to help you and your family achieve your health, wellness, financial and career goals. Learn more about the benefits below and eligibility rules by visiting either our handy Benefits Summary for UC Davis Health Employees or Benefits Summary for UC Davis Employees and our Benefits Page.

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* High quality and low-cost medical plans to choose from to fit your family's needs
* UC pays for Dental and Vision insurance premiums for you and your family
* Extensive leave benefits including Pregnancy and Parental Leave, Family & Medical Leave
* Paid Holidays annually as stipulated in the UC Davis Health Policies or Collective Bargaining Agreement
* Paid Time Off/Vacation/Sick Time as stipulated in the UC Davis Health Policies or Collective Bargaining Agreement
* Continuing Education (CE) allowance and Education Reimbursement Program as stipulated in the UC Davis Health Policies or Collective Bargaining Agreement
* Access to free professional development courses and learning opportunities for personal and professional growth
* WorkLife and Wellness programs and resources
* On-site Employee Assistance Program including access to free mental health services
* Supplemental insurance offered including additional life, short/long term disability, pet insurance and legal coverage
* Public Service Loan Forgiveness (PSFL) Qualified Employer & Student Loan Repayment Assistance Program for qualified roles
* Retirement benefit options for eligible roles including Pension and other Retirement Saving Plans. More information on our retirement benefits can be found here

Physical Demands

• Standing - Occasional Up to 3 Hours
• Walking - Occasional Up to 3 Hours
• Sitting - Frequent 3 to 6 Hours
• Lifting/Carrying 0-25 Lbs - Occasional Up to 3 Hours
• Pushing/Pulling 0-25 Lbs - Occasional Up to 3 Hours
• Bending/Stooping - Occasional Up to 3 Hours
• Squatting/Kneeling - Occasional Up to 3 Hours
• Twisting - Occasional Up to 3 Hours
• Reaching overhead - Occasional Up to 3 Hours
• Keyboard use/repetitive motion - Frequent 3 to 6 Hours

Mental Demands

• Sustained attention and concentration - Frequent 3 to 6 Hours
• Complex problem solving/reasoning - Occasional Up to 3 Hours
• Ability to organize & prioritize - Frequent 3 to 6 Hours
• Communication skills - Frequent 3 to 6 Hours
• Numerical skills - Occasional Up to 3 Hours
• Constant Interaction - Frequent 3 to 6 Hours
• Customer/Patient Contact - Frequent 3 to 6 Hours
• Multiple Concurrent Tasks - Frequent 3 to 6 Hours

Work Environment

UC Davis is a smoke and tobacco free campus effective January 1, 2014. Smoking, the use of smokeless tobacco products, and the use of unregulated nicotine products (e-cigarettes) will be strictly prohibited on any UC Davis owned or leased property, indoors and outdoors, including parking lots and residential space.

UC Davis Health Hospital, Clinics, classroom or similar environment as the role requires. Position requires flexibility and the ability to move between various locations throughout the UCDH Sacramento Campus; working extended hours, weekends and holidays as needed to complete work assignments and projects and attend to the needs of the department.

Special Requirements - Please contact your recruiter with questions regarding which activities apply by position

• This is a critical position, as defined by UC Policy and local procedures, and as such, employment is contingent upon clearing a criminal background check(s) and may include drug screening, medical evaluation clearance and functional capacity assessment
• This position is designated as a mandated reporter under CANRA and UC policy, and employment is contingent on compliance with applicable policies, procedures and training requirements

Misconduct Disclosure Requirement: As a condition of employment, the final candidate who accepts a conditional offer of employment will be required to disclose if they have been subject to any final administrative or judicial decisions within the last seven years determining that they committed any misconduct; received notice of any allegations or are currently the subject of any administrative or disciplinary proceedings involving misconduct; have left a position after receiving notice of allegations or while under investigation in an administrative or disciplinary proceeding involving misconduct; or have filed an appeal of a finding of misconduct with a previous employer.

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