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Work Shift:
8 Hours - Day Shifts (United States of America)
Scheduled Weekly Hours:
40Salary Range: $32.50 - $52.00
Union Position:
No
Department Details
Conduct Clinical Pastoral Education (CPE) programs under the standards of the Association for Clinical Pastoral Education (ACPE).The CPE Certified Educator programs under the standards of the Association for Clinical Pastoral Education (ACPE). Three main functions of the CPE Certified Educator are maintaining accreditation and standards of the ACPE, education and supervision of CPE students and supporting an interdisciplinary approach to the provision of spiritual care.
Our accreditation standards are held by reviewing, updating, and developing CPE program policies per Sanford Health, updating student handbooks, ensuring completeness and accuracy of all Center Accreditation materials, preparing for ACPE accreditation reviews along with facilitating CPE Professional Advisory Group meetings to inform members of educational activities and receiving suggestions for maintaining standards of excellence in the program.
The CPE Certified Educator will educate and supervise the CPE students. This position will be responsible for recruiting, interviewing, and selecting candidates for CPE internships and supervisory education in accordance with the admission requirements along with providing direct clinical supervision of students including the development of student-centered learning curriculum. Mentorship and educating students in the certified educator candidate program will be required along with the coordination of student spiritual support with staff chaplains by managing the student's self-directed learning in group settings. The CPE Certified Educator will also facilitate student orientation and training according to Sanford Health, Spiritual Care Department and ACPE.
While focusing on accreditation and education, the CPE Certified Educator will provide feedback and recognition along with timely and preemptive corrective intervention as needed. The CPE Certified Educator will be required to participate in various team meetings, interdisciplinary team rounds, and participates in professional leadership development; including areas related to chaplaincy and CPE professional organizations along with initiating own professional continued education while maintaining certification within ACPE.
Qualifications
Master’s level theological degree from an accredited seminary.
Must have a theological, spiritual and psychological understanding of spiritual and human dynamics; meaning making, and existential distress, and knowledge of rituals. One to two years of experience providing spiritual care in an acute care or health care setting is required.
Certified Educator certification required. National faculty preferred. Must maintain certification as a CPE Educator with the Association for Clinical Pastoral Education.
Ordination, endorsement or commissioned by faith tradition/denomination/church authority. Board Certified Chaplain with the Association of Professional Chaplains or certification eligible required; must obtain certification within two years of hire.
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