What are the responsibilities and job description for the Chaplain Resident position at Duke?
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Summary Chaplain Residency
- Resident is engaged in a ministry of pastoral care and spiritual support for patients, families and staff within an assigned area of the hospital or health system.
- The resident participates in seminars and supervision for training in pastoral care and spiritual support.
Work Performed
- Provide ministry of pastoral care and spiritual support for patients, families, and staff within an assigned area of the hospital, under the supervision of a certified Clinical Pastoral Education Supervisor.
- Participates in assigned educational seminars and supervisory session on the residency program.
- Complete all written requirements for the residency program.
Knowledge, Skills and Abilities
- Working knowledge of the practice of ministry.
- Demonstrated ability to enter into a learning contract.
- Ability to maintain the rigorous schedule of the residency requirements
Level Characteristics
- This is the primary entry point into hospital chaplaincy and advanced training for community clergy.
- It is a combination of service/learning position which provides for pastoral care in the hospital and opportunities for professional development for the chaplain resident.
Minimum Qualifications
Education
- Master's degree in theological education or related field of study.
- At the discretion of the program director, the Master's degree requirement can be waived for religions that do not have a Master's degree program if comparable coursework and/or certification has been obtained by the candidate.
- Completion of one unit of CPE under the accreditation of the Association for Clinical Pastoral Education or the completion of a supervised, spiritual field education program is required.
Experience
- Three months functioning in a pastoral role
Degrees, Licensures, Certifications
- Ordained, commissioned, endorsed, or approved by one's faith group or denomination.
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