Class Code: 03310
IOWA DEPARTMENT OF ADMINISTRATIVE SERVICES –
HUMAN RESOURCES
CHAPLAIN
DEFINITION
Provides
professional pastoral care to institutional residents through counseling and
conducting worship services; performs related work as required.
The Work Examples and Competencies
listed are for illustrative purposes only and not intended to be the primary
basis for position classification decisions.
WORK EXAMPLES
Writes policies,
goals and standards for the overall institutional chaplaincy program; assesses
residents’ needs, determines how those needs can be met by the chaplaincy
program, and measures progress towards goals.
Plans and conducts
religious worship services and administers religious rites to meet Iowa Code
requirements and/or accreditation standards and to provide residents the
opportunity for corporate worship; prepares sermons, chooses songs and
liturgies and arranges for volunteers from the community to provide some
portions of the service.
Evaluates condition
of new residents, establishes a relationship, determines treatment needs, and
provides information on religious programs.
Counsels residents
and/or their families on an individual or group basis to meet residents’
clinical/developmental goals and to undergird their religious faith.
Visits institutional
living units to provide pastoral care to residents, their families and staff.
Plans and provides
for religious education and opportunities for fellowship for residents;
encourages spiritual growth of residents; develops curriculum, conducts classes
and trains others to conduct classes.
Recruits and oversees
volunteers to assist with the chaplaincy program to maximize services and
program effectiveness.
Functions as a member
of an interdisciplinary treatment team to meet resident treatment goals and
coordinate chaplaincy program with overall institutional goals; participates in
developing case histories, setting treatment goals and evaluating residents’
progress.
Writes letters, reports and
progress notes; documents and communicates information on residents and the
chaplaincy program.
COMPETENCIES REQUIRED
Knowledge
of the religious rites, beliefs and practices of the major denominations and of
one’s own denomination.
Knowledge of the
principles and practices of clinical pastoral care, including counseling, basic
psychology and sermon preparation.
Knowledge of the
basic principles of developmental theory and group dynamics.
Ability to perform
the religious rites practiced by one’s own religion.
Ability to develop
treatment goals for individual residents.
Ability to train,
motivate and oversee volunteers towards effective service in the chaplaincy
program.
Ability to understand
human behavior as related to pastoral counseling, volunteer recruiting,
training, assessing condition of residents and cooperating with staff.
Ability to plan
worship services that are meaningful to institutional residents.
Ability to counsel
with institutional residents, their families, and staff members on personal,
religious or other related matters.
Ability to
appropriately relate religious ideas and concepts to people with physical
and/or emotional problems.
Ability to develop
policies, goals and standards for the operation of the chaplaincy program.
Ability to assess the
needs of institutional residents in relation to the services that can be
offered through the chaplaincy program.
Ability to empathize
with and give emotional support to people who have physical and/or emotional
problems.
Displays high standards of ethical conduct. Exhibits honesty and integrity. Refrains from theft-related, dishonest or
unethical behavior.
Works and communicates with internal and external
clients and customers to meet their needs in a polite, courteous, and
cooperative manner. Committed to quality
service.
Displays a high level of initiative, effort and
commitment towards completing assignments efficiently. Works with minimal supervision. Demonstrates responsible behavior and attention
to detail.
Responds appropriately to supervision. Follows policy and cooperates with
supervisors.
Aligns behavior with the needs, priorities and goals
of the organization.
Encourages and facilitates cooperation, pride, trust,
and group identity. Fosters commitment
and team spirit.
Expresses information to individuals or groups effectively, taking into account the audience and nature of the information. Listens to others and responds appropriately.
EDUCATION, EXPERIENCE, AND SPECIAL REQUIREMENTS
Four quarters (one year) of Clinical Pastoral
Education that is accredited by a national accrediting organization and experience
equal to one year of full-time work as a chaplain, minister, or youth leader or
other specialized pastoral/ministerial type position;
OR
four quarters (one year) of
Clinical Pastoral Education that is accredited by a national accrediting
organization and a masters degree in divinity from an accredited college or
university;
OR
any equivalent combination of
the above education and experience.
NOTE:
At the time of appointment or interview,
candidates for Chaplain positions must provide the appointing authority with
demonstrated evidence (ecclesiastical endorsement or comparable verification)
that the candidate is authorized by proper authority to perform ministerial
functions within his/her religious denomination.
SELECTIVE CERTIFICATION
For designated positions, the appointing authority, with Iowa Department of Administrative Services – Human Resources Enterprise prior approval, may request those applicants possessing a minimum of twelve semester hours of education, six months of experience, or a combination of both, or a specific certificate, license or endorsement in the following areas:
885 Youth
Leadership in a Pastoral/Ministerial Position
892 Roman
Catholic
893 Protestant
894 Clinical
Pastoral Education
898 General
Ministry
Applicants wishing to be
considered for such designated positions must list applicable coursework,
experience, certificate, license, or endorsement on the application.
Effective Date:
12/06 SP