CPE Program Supervisor - ACPE Educator - St. Vincent Medical Center

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Scheduled Weekly Hours:

40

Work Shift:

Days (United States of America)

** Hybrid - Option to work from home 2-3 days per week depending on schedule**

As a faith-based and patient-focused organization, Mercy Health exists to enhance the health and well-being of all people in mind, body and spirit through exceptional patient care. Success in this goal requires a culture of compassion, collaboration, excellence and respect. Mercy Health seeks people that are committed to our values of compassion, human dignity, integrity, service and stewardship to create an environment where associates want to work and help communities thrive.

Primary Function/General Purpose of Position

The CPE Program Supervisor is responsible for the operation of and education within the CPE Program within the clinical group, site, and hospital. This role coordinates units of CPE and collaborates with other chaplains in addressing the spiritual care needs of patients, families, staff, and CPE students.  As an integral member of the multidisciplinary team, the Supervisor provides spiritual care and emotional support within the context of illness, crisis, loss, and death. The CPE Program Supervisor is committed to the organization and models its core values.

Essential Job Functions

• Demonstrate behaviors consistent with Mission, Vision, and Core Values (Human Dignity-Compassion-Integrity-Stewardship-Service) of organization.

• Work with Market Director and Chaplain Team Supervisor to promote team cohesion and effective relational dynamics within the chaplaincy team.

• Address job performance issues and disciplinary action plans regarding CPE students in consultation with Market Director and Chaplain Team Supervisor.

• Facilitate communication between the clinical leadership of the group, site, or hospital and the chaplaincy team regarding events, incidents, and assignments in which the chaplaincy team is asked to participate.

• Participate in strategic planning with Market Director and Chaplain Team Supervisor as part of the leadership team of the department.

• Contribute to the ongoing professional development of Spiritual Health Services across the organization and acts as a resource for the ongoing professional development of chaplains.

• Demonstrate knowledge of the Ethical and Religious Directives of the United States Conference of Catholic Bishops and adhere to the policies of the organization as a healthcare organization.

• Provide creative and innovative programming within the CPE Program, best meeting the needs of various student populations including but not limited to:

  • Provide a structure for CPE unit group seminars and individual sessions.

  • Facilitate the planning and implementation of units of CPE in accordance with the standards of ACPE and the Ethical and Religious Directives of the United States Conference of Catholic Bishops.

  • Recruit, schedule, and supervise CPE programs for the BSMH system, including any online programs.

  • Oversee the admission process of students into the on-site and online CPE programs.          

  • Establish and facilitate the Professional Advisory Group for the CPE Program, providing leadership and service to the committee, especially in areas of accreditation/re-accreditation of the CPE program, ongoing evaluation, and development of the curriculum of the program, the financial solvency of the program and the overall operation of the program.

  • Oversee funds collected for the CPE program where student placements occur.

  • Coordinate clinical placements in facilities in the Toledo Market and other BSMH markets.

  • Maintain site specific handbooks.

  • Make site visits as needed and as required by ACPE Standards.

  • Supervise the orientation, clinical work, and growth of the CPE students, including scheduling, ongoing quality review of performance, and assignments to clinical areas.

  • Work collaboratively with staff chaplains providing mentoring to CPE students.

  • Direct the marketing and advertising of the CPE program and recruitment of students.

  • Is a resource for developing CPE within the organization and for maintaining accreditation standards.

  • Prepare the annual budget for CPE and provide the finance department with requested data regarding Medicare reimbursement.

  • Participate in depart