About City of Hope,
City of Hope's mission is to make hope a reality for all touched by cancer and diabetes. Founded in 1913, City of Hope has grown into one of the largest and most advanced cancer research and treatment organizations in the U.S., and one of the leading research centers for diabetes and other life-threatening illnesses. City of Hope research has been the basis for numerous breakthrough cancer medicines, as well as human synthetic insulin and monoclonal antibodies. With an independent, National Cancer Institute-designated comprehensive cancer center that is ranked top 5 in the nation for cancer care by U.S. News & World Report at its core, City of Hope’s uniquely integrated model spans cancer care, research and development, academics and training, and a broad philanthropy program that powers its work. City of Hope’s growing national system includes its Los Angeles campus, a network of clinical care locations across Southern California, a new cancer center in Orange County, California, and cancer treatment centers and outpatient facilities in the Atlanta, Chicago and Phoenix areas.

The successful candidate:

• Schedule: PRN On-call and availability needed to work rotating weekends

• Provided spiritual resources for the support of COH patients, their families, and staff.  Provides spiritual counseling, conducting worship services.

• Demonstrated an understanding of the issues surrounding grief, suffering, and life stages that encourages as open expression of thoughts and feelings.

• Coordinate the efforts of the pastoral care staff in the absence of the Director. 

• Communicates with patients and families to provide confidential counseling and motivational support.

• Responds to all on-call crisis, code blue, and urgent and sensitive matters with patients and loved ones.  

• Assists patients, their family, and staff with Advance Directives.  Places completed Advance Directives in patients’ chart within 24 hours.

Experience

• 2-3 years pastoral care experience

Education Requirements

• Completion of Masters in Divinity preferred

• Master in Divinity coursework in progress minimum

• 1 Unit of Clinical Pastoral Education (CPE) required. More units preferred

Pay Range

Placement within the identified pay range is based on individual and market factors including, but not limited to, experience, education, credentials (including licenses and certifications), geographic location, market competition, skill set (including market availability of required skills), assigned/anticipated job tasks, and level of responsibility.  These factors are considered without regard to an individual’s status as a member of any protect group pursuant to federal, state, and/or local law.

City of Hope is an equal opportunity employer. To learn more about our commitment to diversity, equity, and inclusion, please click here.

COH employees may apply for a transfer or promotion to job openings for which they meet the minimum qualifications if they meet the following criteria:

• Employed at COH in current role for at least one year, unless otherwise stipulated in an applicable collective bargaining agreement.

• Are in good standing and have no current performance issues