Community Care Chaplain Intern
Community Care Chaplain Intern
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Job Description
Job Title: Community Care Chaplain Intern
Department: Spiritual Care
Reports To: Director of Spiritual Care
Location: Metropolitan Ministries Tampa Pasco and Pinellas Campuses
Hours: 10-15 hours per week
Overview: Metropolitan Ministries seeks a Community Care Chaplain Intern to support our mission of providing holistic care to individuals and families experiencing homelessness and poverty. Intern candidates must be enrolled in Sankofa Clinical Pastoral Education (CPE). This internship provides hands-on experience in trauma-informed spiritual care within an urban ministry setting.
Essential Responsibilities:
- Provide compassionate trauma-informed pastoral care to residents staff and guests at Metropolitan Ministries.
- Offer pastoral presence and crisis intervention for individuals facing challenges such as homelessness loss and family displacement.
- Conduct spiritual assessments and document pastoral encounters as required for CPE credit.
- Support and facilitate worship services Bible studies prayer gatherings and special services in collaboration with the Spiritual Care team.
- Engage with community partners and volunteers to enhance the spiritual life of those we serve.
- Participate in weekly supervision debriefing sessions and interdisciplinary team meetings.
- Maintain confidentiality and uphold ethical standards in all aspects of pastoral care.
Qualifications:
- Current enrollment in Sankofa Clinical Pastoral Education (CPE).
- Commitment to trauma-informed and interfaith spiritual care within a diverse urban community.
- Strong listening empathy and crisis intervention skills.
- Ability to work in a collaborative fast-paced ministry environment.
- Flexibility in scheduling including some evenings or weekends as needed.
- Adherence to Metropolitan Ministries values and mission.
Learning Outcomes:
- Develop practical skills in pastoral care within an urban social services setting.
- Gain experience in interfaith and multicultural ministry in a trauma-informed context.
- Apply CPE learning to real-world situations integrating theory with practice.
- Build professional and ethical competencies in chaplaincy.
Additional Requirements:
- Applicants must also complete a CPE application and email it to
Required Experience:
Intern
Employment Type
Intern
