Job Description

At Cooper University Health Care, our commitment to providing extraordinary health care begins with our team. Our extraordinary professionals are continuously discovering clinical innovations and enhanced access to the most up-to-date facilities, equipment, technologies and research protocols. We have a commitment to our employees to provide competitive rates and compensation programs. Cooper offers full and part-time employees a comprehensive benefits program, including health, dental, vision, life, disability, and retirement. We also provide attractive working conditions and opportunities for career growth through professional development.

Discover why Cooper University Health Care is the employer of choice in South Jersey.

The Chaplin provides emotional and spiritual support via spiritual/cultural rites and activities elected by the patients and staff of Cooper Hospital via direct patient contact with pastoral care staff, departmental volunteers, and clinical pastoral education program students, while responding to requested referrals to patient/community resources.

• Social intelligence, i.e., ability to engage others meaningfully & emotionally.
• Personal and spiritual commitment to supporting the welfare of others.
• Personal and spiritual commitment to a faith system which is socially relevant.
• Functional understanding of, and openness to, various religion-philosophic biases of a large array of individuals.
• Sophistication in professional health team work.
• Basic comprehension of the disciplines associated with own special area of expertise.

• High School Diploma or Equivalent required.
• B.A or B.S. Degree preferred 

• Graduate Seminary degree Master of Divinity, or specialized training within denominational guidelines (e.g., Eucharistic Minister, ordained deaconate, etc.) preferred.
• Active functioning in a congregational leadership position preferred.
• Membership in a nationally recognized professional Chaplaincy certifying group preferred

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