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This position will likely assist with coverage at all three valley hospitals and the Evergreen Hospice House after hours. Interested candidates must be within the expected response time to these locations (30 minutes).
JOB SUMMARY/PURPOSE
- Provides for the spiritual, religious and emotional needs of patients, families, employees, students and volunteers by providing chaplain coverage. Problem-solves and provides supportive presence in the midst of crisis, with respect and support for a variety of belief and cultural perspectives.
DEPARTMENT DESCRIPTION
- The Chaplain Services teams at Samaritan Health Services provide services for the spiritual, religious and emotional needs of patients, families, employees, students and volunteers. We provide a supportive presence in the midst of crisis, with respect and support for a variety of belief and cultural perspectives.
EXPERIENCE/EDUCATION/QUALIFICATIONS
- One (1) of the following required:
  - Bachelor's degree in a related field.
  - Bachelor’s degree in an unrelated field plus two (2) years of pastoral, spiritual or medical experience in an agency or institution.
- Ordained, commissioned, licensed or endorsed by a pastoral/spiritual community required.
- Experience or training in pastoral/spiritual care required. This could be training such as Stephen's Ministry, Clinical Pastoral Education (CPE), coursework leading to ordination or equivalent.
- Master's degree preferred.
KNOWLEDGE/SKILLS/ABILITIES
- Adaptability/Flexibility: Ability to respond quickly and appropriately to urgent medical situations that may arise with high risk or diverse patient populations. Ability to adjust actions in relation to others and adapt treatment to offer best possible care to patients.
- Communication: Effective written and oral communication skills to explain complex issues, exchange information between team members, and tactfully discuss quality issues. Ability to perform group presentations and listen to and understand complex information and ideas.
- Social Perceptiveness: Ability to work with a diverse population from pediatrics to geriatrics. Basic understanding of age-related differences in caring for and communicating with patients and caregivers. Possess personal sensitivity to the needs and experiences of others and a non-judgmental attitude towards persons of differing standards, values, lifestyles, and ages. Interpersonal skills needed to work with distressed and anxious patients, families and employees.
- Team Building: Ability to work, function and communicate on a multi-disciplinary team. Possess the knowledge and skills to develop constructive and cooperative working relationships with others and maintain them over time.
- Conflict resolution: Ability to proactively resolve conflicts in a positive and constructive manner. Possess the knowledge and skills to handle complaints, settle disputes, and negotiate with others to reach mutually beneficial decisions.
- Customer Service: Knowledge of principles and processes for providing customer service. This includes customer needs assessment, meeting quality standards for services and evaluation of customer satisfaction.

PHYSICAL DEMANDS

Rarely
(1 - 10% of the time)

Occasionally
(11 - 33% of the time)

Frequently
(34 - 66% of the time)

Continually
(67 – 100% of the time)

CLIMB - STAIRS

LIFT (Floor to Waist: 0"-36") 0 - 20 Lbs

LIFT (Knee to chest: 24"-54") 0 - 20 Lbs

LIFT (Waist to Eye: up to 54") 0 - 20 Lbs

CARRY 1-handed, 0 - 20 pounds

BEND FORWARD at waist

KNEEL (on knees)

PUSH (0-20 pounds force)

PULL (0-20 pounds force)

STAND

ROTATE TRUNK Standing

REACH - Upward

SIT

CARRY 2-handed, 0 - 20 pounds

ROTATE TRUNK Sitting

REACH - Forward

MANUAL DEXTERITY Hands/wrists

FINGER DEXTERITY

PINCH Fingers

GRASP Hand/Fist

WALK - LEVEL SURFACE

Chaplain I

Chaplain I in Corvallis, Oregon at Samaritan Health Services

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