Class Code: 03311

IOWA DEPARTMENT OF ADMINISTRATIVE SERVICES –

HUMAN RESOURCES ENTERPRISE

CHAPLAIN EDUCATOR

DEFINITION

Under general administrative direction, provides professional pastoral care to residents and directs a Clinical Pastoral Education program for chaplaincy students at a state institution; 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

Assists supervisor by instructing Chaplaincy Assistants and/or Chaplain Interns, answering questions and distributing, balancing and checking work; may make suggestions on appointments, promotions, and reassignments.

Designs Clinical Pastoral Education (CPE) curriculum and insures its compliance to accreditation standards; provides accredited CPE training to Chaplain Interns and others.

Instructs CPE students to apply pastoral skills in a clinical setting through classroom and on-the-job instruction.

Plans and conducts religious worship services and administers religious rites to meet Iowa Code requirements and/or accreditation standards; provides 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 or their families on a individual or group basis to meet residents' clinical/developmental goals and to undergird their religious faith.

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.

Functions as a member of an interdisciplinary treatment team; coordinates chaplaincy program with overall institutional goals.

Writes letters, reports and progress notes; documents and communicates information on residents and the chaplaincy program.

COMPETENCIES REQUIRED

Knowledge of the principles and practices of clinical pastoral care including counseling, basic psychology and sermon preparation.

Knowledge of the principles of group and family dynamics.

Knowledge of adjustment problems often encountered by a new resident and his/her family.

Knowledge of the effects and methods of dealing with stress.

Knowledge of the religious rites practiced by the major denominations.

Ability to perform the religious rites practiced by one's own religion.

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 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.

Ability to develop specific goals and standards for a CPE program based on general accreditation standards.

Ability to evaluate personal and intellectual growth in students of a CPE program.

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. Makes an effort to follow policy and cooperate 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

Certification to instruct accredited Clinical Pastoral Education by a national accrediting organization.

At the time of appointment or interview, candidates for Chaplain Educator 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 certain designated positions the Appointing Authority, with Iowa Department of Administrative Services – Human Resources Enterprise approval, may selectively request applicants of the following denominations:

892 Roman Catholic

893 Protestant

NOTE:

Applicants desiring to be considered for these positions should be sure to note applicable religious affiliation on the application and include a copy of their certificate to instruct Clinical Pastoral Education.

Effective Date: 10/25/82 TAM