Intermediate Level

To qualify for the Intermediate Level you must meet the following credentials, experience and training level.

1.     At least two years experience field related

2.     Level 2 Basic Chaplain Training from UGST or its equivalent *

3.     Actively seeking to complete the following:

§        Crisis Intervention - level II        

§        Conflict Management - level II

§        Unexpected Death Notification  - level II

4.     All applicants must be a licensed ministers or have one of the following 

·        A Christian Workers license from their local assembly

·        Be designated as a chaplain from their local assembly

·        If you are not the pastor of your local assembly, then you must have a signed Pastor's permission form                         

Basic chaplain course level II taught by UGST

"Introduction to Community Chaplaincy II"

The following areas are covered in level II

·        Theory of Pastoral Care

·        Articulates a theory of pastoral care that is integrated with a theory of pastoral practice.

·        Incorporates a working knowledge of ethics appropriate to the pastoral context.

·        Articulates a conceptual understanding of group dynamics and organizational behavior.

·        Identity and Conduct

§         Functions pastorally in a manner that respects the physical, emotional, and spiritual boundaries of others.

§         Articulates ways in which one's feelings, attitudes, values, and assumptions affect one's pastoral care.

§         Advocates for the person in her/his care.

§         Attends to his/her own physical, emotional, and spiritual well-being.

·        Pastoral

§         Establishes, deepens, and ends pastoral relationships with sensitivity, openness, and respect.

§         Provides pastoral care that respects diversity and differences including, but not limited to culture, gender, sexual orientation, and spiritual/religious practices.

§         Triages and manages crises in the practice of pastoral care.

§         Provides pastoral care to persons suffering loss and grief.

§         Provides religious resources appropriate to the care of clients and their families.

§         Develops and facilitates public worship/spiritual practices appropriate to diverse settings and needs.

§         Facilitates pastoral reflection in the practice of pastoral care.

·        Professional

·        Promotes the integration of Pastoral Spiritual Care into the life and practices of the institution in which it resides.

·        Supports, promotes, and encourages ethical decision making and practices.

·        Documents one's provision of pastoral care effectively and thoroughly in appropriate records.

·        Fosters a collaborative relationship with community clergy and faith group leaders.