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Posted: 20-Dec-25
Location: Akron, Ohio
Categories:
Operations
Internal Number: 31544
Part Time (40 hours per 2 week pay period)
M-F Days (Variable Hours) with occasional evenings and weekends as needed
-F Days (Variable Hours) with occasional evenings and weekends as neededOnsite for Chaplaincy Services
Summary:
The Associate Chaplain provides compassionate, culturally sensitive, and developmentally appropriate spiritual and emotional support to pediatric patients, their families, and hospital staff. This role supports the Spiritual Care team by responding to spiritual care needs as they arise, offering a calm, supportive presence during times of crisis, grief, or uncertainty. The Associate Chaplain serves individuals and families of all faith traditions and belief systems, fostering a healing environment consistent with the hospital's mission and values.
Duties and Responsibilities
- Provide spiritual and emotional support to patients, families, and staff during assigned hours, including crisis response, grief support, and end-of-life care.
- Respond promptly to spiritual care requests, trauma activations, and code events.
- Offer prayers, rituals, or spiritual practices as requested and appropriate, respecting all faiths and belief systems.
- Serve as a compassionate presence during times of stress, loss, or decision-making.
- Collaborate with the interdisciplinary care team to ensure spiritual care is integrated into holistic, family-centered care.
- Maintain professional ethics, confidentiality, and sensitivity to diverse spiritual and cultural perspectives.
- Participate in shift handoffs and communication with day staff to ensure continuity of care.
- Provide chaplaincy support across all hospital areas, including emergency, intensive care, and inpatient units.
- Demonstrate awareness of the physical, emotional, social, and developmental needs of pediatric patients and families.
- Other duties as assigned.
Required:
- Minimum of one unit of Clinical Pastoral Education (CPE) accredited by ACPE or equivalent organization.
- Must obtain a total of four (4) units of ACPE-accredited CPE or equivalent within two years of hire.
- Endorsement or credentials from a recognized faith tradition (ordination, commissioning, or authorization to serve).
- Demonstrated ability to provide spiritual support to people of diverse cultures, faith traditions, and worldviews.
- Strong interpersonal, listening, and crisis intervention skills.
- Previous experience in pediatric, hospital, hospice, or healthcare chaplaincy preferred.
Technical Expertise
The Associate Chaplain
- Experience in pediatric or hospital chaplaincy preferred.
- Strong communication and teamwork skills across all organizational levels.
- Proficiency with MS Office (Outlook, Word, Excel) and Epic or similar EMR systems.
Education and Experience
- Bachelor's degree in theology, religious studies, pastoral care, or a related field required.
- At least one unit of CPE completed prior to hire.
- Commitment to completing four total units of CPE within two years.
- 1 year of relevant experience preferred.
Part Time
FTE: 0.500000
Status: Onsite
About Akron Children's
More Than a Job. It’s loving what you do - and why you do it. Akron Children’s Hospital is ranked among the best pediatric hospitals by U.S. News & World Report, but it’s our compassionate approach to treatment that sets us apart. It’s creating special high-fives. Thinking of new ways to spark a smile. Holding hands to offer comfort. And working to get a giggle that brightens a room. The minute you walk into Akron Children’s, you can sense that people here love what they do. From visits with the Doggie Brigade, to the balloons and smiles in the halls, the sights and sounds are all about one thing: the children. We are the largest pediatric healthcare system in Northern Ohio and one of the fastest growing in the country. Akron Children’s has two hospital campuses in Northeast Ohio: one in Akron and the other in Boardman in the Mahoning Valley. With two hospital campuses, regional health centers and more than 50 primary and specialty care locations throughout Ohio, we’re making it easier for today’s busy families - regardless of where they live - to find the high-quality care they need. No matter which of our locations you choose, you’ll see that when you give the most, you get more—...support, rewards and satisfaction. CAREER OPPORTUNITIES: It’s making the most of your days. Our passion is felt every day in the way people care at every level. Whether you are working with children face-to-face, or behind the scenes supporting the care and services we deliver, you impact futures. Visit us and see why it’s more than just a place to work. It’s a family. Apply today at careers.akronchildrens.org.
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