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Are you seeking an opportunity for advancement in an environment where your skills and passion to serve others is appreciated, valued and welcomed?  If so, bring your certification expertise to our collaborative team and apply for this great opportunity. The Association of Professional Chaplains is in search of a Certification Specialist who is passionate about working with our membership in an environment that offers rewarding work, is friendly, collaborative and family first focused.

With commitment to interfaith ministry and the professional practice of chaplaincy care, the Association of Professional Chaplains^®, serves chaplains in all types of health and human service settings. Our more than 5,000 member chaplains and affiliates are involved in chaplaincy care of all persons, respecting their diverse cultures, identities, abilities and beliefs. As a national, not-for-profit 501(c)(3) professional association, APC^® advocates for quality chaplaincy care of all persons in health care facilities, correctional institutions, long-term care units, rehabilitation centers, hospice, the military and other specialized settings.  www.professionalchaplains.org

Reporting to the CEO, the Certification Specialist will:

• Facilitate the chaplain and specialty certification process for all applicants in a timely and accurate manner.
• Process all equivalency and reinstatement requests.
• Provide certification information to members and nonmembers.
• Prepare complete and accurate packets for commission meetings.
• Facilitate conversion of applicants to certified or specialty certified.
• Provide excellent customer service to internal and external audiences.
• Ensure accurate dissemination of information and materials.
• Assist with promoting educational offerings and processes.
• Other tasks as assigned.

Skills needed for this position:

• Excellent oral and written communication skills
• Ability to interact tactfully with professionals on all levels within the association
• Competence in MS office suite applications.
• Ability to handle confidential material and deal with sensitive situations
• Outstanding customer service skills
• Detail oriented
• Experience in certification/credential process
• A desire to be part of a cohesive team.

Requirements:

• A Bachelors’ degree preferred.
• 3+ years of experience in certification process.
• A comfort level working with databases.
• Knowledge and or experience in the professional spiritual care and/or CPE highly desired.
• Ability to work first 2-3 weeks in office for onboarding and training
• Willingness to work remotely with occasional office presence as needed.

The Association of Professional Chaplains is located at 2800 W. Higgins Road, Hoffman Estates, IL.  We offer our employees a generous benefits package including a 403 (b) pension plan, immediate accrual of PTO days, employer paid Life Insurance, Short and Long Term disability 100% paid by the Association.

Interviews will take place remotely.

Interested individuals please submit your resume by clicking the apply button.

The Association of Professional Chaplains is an Equal Opportunity Employer.