Yyyyyy x. yyyyyy

 

0000 xxxxxx xxxx , xxxx , xxxxx 00000

(xxx-xxx-xxxx

Email:  abc@xyz.com

Country of Citizenship:   USA

Social Security Number:  XXX-XX-XXXX

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Vacancy Announcement #:                                  GS-060-11

Position:                                                                   Chaplain

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Core Competencies

Empathetic Listening, Grief and Loss Care, Risk Screening, Crisis Intervention, Critical Incident Stress Debriefing, Spiritual Assessment, Staff Communication, Staff Support, Conflict Resolution, Interdisciplinary Education, Spiritual Care Interventions, Spiritual Interaction with Dual Diagnosis, Psychosocial Rehabilitation, Homeless, Poly-substance, Methadone and PTSD Treatment Programs, Alcoholics/Narcotics Anonymous 12-Step Programs, Risk-Taking Behaviors, Youth Counseling, Graveside Internment Services, Prayer, Meditation, Sunday Worship Services, Memorial Services/Funerals, Significant Life Rituals, i.e. Weddings, Baptisms, Confirmation, Holiday Observance, Bible Study, Shut-in Visitation, Church Administrative Council, Christian Education, Employee Manual/Job Description Preparation, Policy Development, Staff Recruitment/Dismissal, Personnel Management/Oversight, Staff and Volunteer Training, Budgets, Grant Preparation, Management & Financial Reporting, Feasibility Analysis, Strategic Planning, Effective Networking, Cross-Cultural Interface, Ph.D. in Christian Ethics, Master of Divinity in Pastoral Ministry, Bachelor of Science in Accounting, Associate of Arts in Business Management, Licensed Clergyman, Continuing Education through Professional Seminars and Training,

 

 

Professional Experience

July 2008 C June 2009

VA Healthcare System of Ohio

Dayton VA Medical Center

Dayton, OH

Salary:   $26,500 Annual

Hours per week:  40

Supervisor:      Rev. Nancy Dietsch, (927) 672-3261             May Contact  

 

Chaplain Resident

 

Retained by the Veterans Administration to serve in a counseling and support role, employing background of more than two decades of in-depth religious and spiritual study and service to others.  Utilize these capabilities to provide spiritual support to Veterans in distress through empathetic listening and expressing understanding of their circumstances and needs.  These actions are applied in providing assistance to individuals needing grief and loss support, and for times of crisis intervention or stress discussion/debriefing.  Further, employ formal training and education, as well as long-term experience, to offer spiritual assessment of individuals and identify at-risk patients whose religious/spiritual conflicts may have been a cause of interference with returning to health.   However, closely monitor environment and individuals to ensure patients are not proselytized by any outside influences or individuals, and uphold strict adherence to the principle of the right of each individual to chose his own belief system.

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As a member of the Veterans patient care team, participate in care conferences, assessing patient spiritual status and adding conclusions to medical file.  Collaborate with other healthcare teams, assisting by providing spiritually-focused groups to participate in Dual Diagnosis, Psychosocial Rehabilitation, Homeless, Poly-substance, Methadone and PTSD treatment programs.

 

In an administrative role, interact closely with staff, strongly encouraging open communication and supporting them when affected by personal crises or understandable stresses of workplace.  Lead support of staff during times of organizational crisis or change, and facilitate conflict resolution between staff and patients. 

 

Participate with other members of the Chaplain staff in providing graveside services for internment at the VA National Cemetery.

 

 

 

October 2005 - Present

Campbellstown United Church of Christ

Eaton, OH

Salary:  $34.500 Annual

Hours per week:   32

Supervisor:      Stuart Merkamp, (937) 456-3945                   May Contact  

 

Senior Pastor

 

As Senior Pastor, lead congregant worship and participation in various rituals of this Christian body.  These include maintaining the Sabbath, leading worship services of prayer, meditation, administration of the Sacraments, and reading from and studying Holy Bible scripture.   Additionally, observe Church Calendar of holidays, such as Christmas and Easter, following all prescribed forms of celebration of these important days and times.

 

Officiate at funerals and memorial services, and at other important life-changing events/rituals, such as weddings and baptisms.  Participate in regular visitation to congregation members who are unable to attend services at the church and facilitate mid-week Bible study for congregants as well as non-members of the church.

 

Work closely with member families in various areas, such as clarifying misunderstanding between individuals and the family as a unit.  Assist with developing understanding of difficult ethical issues, including determining advance directives.  Provide, for members and non-members alike, a Professional to whom they can turn for emotional and/or spiritual counsel and guidance.

 

Administratively, work with Church council in implementing budget, fund disbursal, stewardship activities, worship service planning and determining Christian education policies and procedures.

 

 

 

December 2002 C July 2004

Shallow Ford United Church of Christ

Elon, NC

Salary:   $28,000 Annual

Hours per week:   40

Supervisor:        N/A, (336) 584-6646                         May Contact  

 

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Senior Pastor

 

Served this congregation as Senior Pastor, developing and delivering weekly sermons and worship services, which included administering sacraments of communion and baptism.  Planned and conducted special worship services, including those for Lent, Maundy Thursday, Thanksgiving, Advent and Christmas Eve.  When called upon to do so, for members and non-members alike, conducted funerals and memorial services as well as weddings.  Additionally, made available and led a mid-week Bible study class.

 

 

 

July 1994 C November 2002

Jefferson Street Baptist Center

Louisville, KY

Salary:   $58,000 Annual

Hours per week: 40+

Supervisor:  Rev. Preston Siler, (502) 966-4924       May Contact  

 

Executive Director

 

In this role, assumed responsibility for restructuring and expanding in-place programs designed to assist homeless individuals, particularly those with difficulties in areas of substance abuse as well as mental illness.  Strategically, convinced Baptist governing body to support spin-off of Baptist Center as separate entity.  This paved way for renovation and expansion of existing facilities, including establishing a day shelter and a 30-bed transitional unit for homeless clients.  In addition to these facilities, 12 low-income apartments were built, with a focus on the needs of Veterans.  A network of support services was put in place to aid these residents.

 

In an Administrative/Project Management capacity, authored 501(c) documentation resulting in Center becoming an independent agency.  Accepted responsibilities of comprehensive set-up and management duties of such items as development of the employee hand manual, determining all position job descriptions and recruitment and training, as well as dismissal as needed, of staff.  Also, designed and administered volunteer training program, geared to providing assistance in non-critical areas.

 

Grew budget from $80,000 in 1994, at inception of tenure, to $1.2MM annually by 2002, based on development of strong capabilities in producing Grant applications and receiving funds from both public and private sources.  

 

Worked diligently with the Louisville Chapter of the Coalition for the Homeless in a variety of capacities, including as a member of the Executive Board, on the Alcohol and Substance Abuse Committee for the Homeless and on the Mental Health Committee for the Homeless.  Additionally, was a member of the City of Louisville and the Coalition for the Homeless Continuum of Care Committee, and served in a liaison role with the City of Louisville Police Department to provide training to police officers in dealing with homeless individuals who also suffer from mental illness.  Also served on the Interfaith Committee for Kentucky.

 

 

 

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June 1993 C June 1994

Wayside Christian Mission/Wayside Emergency and Transitional Shelter

Louisville, KY

Salary:  $32,000 Annual

Hours per week:  40++

Supervisor:  Rev. Timothy Mosley, (502) 584-3711              May Contact

 

Chaplain

 

As Chaplain for this Mission, was involved in support of hundreds of individuals, both men and women, who needed emergency nightly shelter.  Directed staff of 19 in assuring needs were met with civility, dignity and kindness in a caring environment.  Paid close attention to ensuring that residents were not proselytized by any outside influences or individuals.  Upheld strict adherence to principle that each individual had the right to his or her personal spiritual belief system.

 

In addition to providing spiritual care through developing an atmosphere of empathy and understanding, primary function was to direct lifestyle recovery education for homeless, chemically-dependent individuals so that they could achieve and maintain a sober lifestyle and return to society as self-sufficient individuals.  The education curriculum of Recovery Dynamics employed by Wayside was based on the Alcoholics Anonymous and Narcotics Anonymous 12-step programs.  Newcomers were required to attend seven 12-step meetings weekly and produce homework for these meetings.  Graduates were encouraged to return to the Mission to lead the classes and share experiences.  Also, after graduating from the program, participants were eligible for on-going support in the form of working closely with a Case Manager in reinforcing program guidelines, as well as assistance in such practicalities as finding housing and employment.

 

Served in a liaison role as an empathetic and compassionate professional, providing mediation and reconciliation of areas of conflict between homeless individuals, facility staff and Mission management.  Supported clear lines of communication between management and staff, and offered strong staff support during times of personal as well as work-related stress or crises.  Assisted in clarifying Mission policies for clients, community clergy and other religious organizations, and shared community issues and concerns with Mission management.

 

For clientele, provided grief and loss care and understanding, as well as crisis intervention.  Served as a referral agent for both internal and external resources and offered assistance and input regarding decision-making, particularly regarding certain end-of-life issues.

 

As a member of the Ethics Committee Review Board, utilized spiritual leadership background to play key role in various ethics-based functions of the Mission.  Among these were clarifying value issues with clients, organization and staff, and emphasizing the importance of merging institutional policies and procedures with humanitarian values.

 

In the role of spiritual leader, led various worship services, on both the Sabbath and Church holidays, which included prayer, meditation and reading of Holy Scripture, and offering blessings and the Sacraments.  Also officiated at other services marking significant life changing events, including marriages, births, baptisms as well as funerals and memorial services.

 

 

 

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1991 - 1992

Maryhurst

Louisville, KY

Salary: $8.25/Hour

Hours per week: 36

Supervisor:  Steven Farr, (502) 245-1576                  May Contact

 

Behavioral Counselor

 

Maryhurst is a sheltered environment providing care for girls who have been severely traumatized by physical, sexual or emotional abuse.  In reaction to the difficult circumstances from which these children come, they often act out in unacceptable ways in an effort to cope.  The function of the Behavior Counselor in this setting was to provide consistency, structure and love for these children.  This involved providing a therapeutic setting and treatment program within the residential environment of a dormitory or group home, including various types of activities, maintaining schedules and supporting such things as meeting chore and homework responsibilities.  Monitored and interacted closely with the girls during meals, free time and at bedtime, maintaining careful records which were utilized later during weekly and monthly staff meetings.  This interaction and resultant information, in conjunction with other staff members, allowed for the development of a more effective treatment plan.  As a member of the therapeutic team, developed written reports necessary for communicating of findings and analyses.  Functioned as a group leader and role model for troubled young girls and responded to their emotional and physical needs in an appropriate manner within a structured group setting.

 

 

 

 

Education

The Southern Baptist Theological Seminary, Louisville, KY

Doctor of Philosophy in Christian Ethics, 1993

Additional studies at the Louisville Presbyterian Theological Seminary

Major:  Social Ethics     Minor:  Systematic Theology

Dissertation:  The Ethics of Heinz Eduard Toedt

Major Advisor:  Dr. Glen H. Stassen

 

The Southern Baptist Theological Seminary, Louisville, KY

Master of Divinity in Pastoral Ministry, 1986

 

Arkansas State University, Jonesboro, AR

Bachelor of Science in Accounting, 1982

 

University of Maryland, Munich , Germany

Associate of Arts in Business Management, 1980

Dean s List, Seven semesters out of eight, 1978 - 1982

 

Dayton VA Medical Center, Dayton, OH

Clinical Pastoral Education

Basic Unit, September-December 2007; Advanced Unit, January-May 2008.

 

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Lorman Education Seminar, Louisville, KY

The Financial Statement Analysis: Understand and Interpret Financial Results for Better Management Decisions, 2002

 

The Center for Nonprofit Excellence, Louisville, KY

  The Courage to Lead, A Drucker Foundation Seminar, 2000

 

The Coalition for the Homeless, Louisville, KY

  The Proper Role of Case Management for the Homeless Client, 1999

 

The Grantmanship Center, Louisville, KY

  Grantmanship Training Program:  How Do You Write Grant Proposals? 1995

 

A Coalition for the Homeless Training Seminar, Louisville, KY

The Twelve Step Program to Recovery for Alcoholics and Substance Abusers, 1994

 

The Southern Baptist Theological Seminary, Louisville, KY

Supervisory Training 1 & 2, 1994

 

 

 

 

Clergy License and Ordination

           

East Side Baptist Church, Paragould, AR

Clergy Ordination, 1984

Clergy License, 1981

 

 

 

 

Honors & Awards

 

The Coalition for the Homeless, Louisville, KY

Certificate of Appreciation, 2002

 

The City of Louisville, KY

Certificate of Appreciation, on behalf of the work done for the homeless, 2002

 

Jefferson County, KY

Certificate of Appreciation, on behalf of the work done for the homeless, including the Veterans, 2002

 

The Long Run Baptist Association, Louisville, KY,

The Clarence Jordan Award, on behalf of the work done for the hungry within our community, 2002

 

 

Applicant:                                           Yyyyyy x. yyyyyy

Social Security Number:                   XXX-XX-XXXX

Position:                                             Chaplain

Vacancy Posting Number:               # GS-060-11

KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS & ABILITIES (KSAs)

 

 

FACTOR 1:   Ability to Communicate Orally

 

Currently, I serve as Chaplain Resident for the Veterans Administration at their Dayton, OH, Medical Center, providing counseling and support to our Veterans in distress.  Utilizing over 20 years of experience, coupled with advanced education, I offer empathetic yet professional attention, expressing compassion and understanding of their circumstances and needs.  Additionally, I provide grief counseling and loss support, as well as crisis intervention when called for.  As a member of the Veterans patient care team, I participate in various care conferences, often in an advocacy role, and collaborate with other healthcare team members.  In order to foster open communication between various sectors of the system, I interact closely with staff members, supporting them through times of personal or professional crises and often serve as a mediator to facilitate conflict resolution between staff and patients.

 

Early in my career, as a Behavioral Counselor at Maryhurst in Louisville, KY, a shelter for abused young and adolescent girls, I was involved with coordinating services for these youngsters as part of a program of assisting them in recovering from their traumas and moving forward to living healthy and productive lives.  These efforts required utilizing a great deal of oral communication on a consistent basis, interacting with the girls throughout the day as they were taught fundamental life skills such as basic chores and adhering to schedules for school and homework, meals and bedtimes.  All of these activities presented opportunities for one-on-one conversation and mentoring, as well as teaching in a group setting.  Following daily sessions with the residents, I would participate in discussions with other members of the therapeutic teams, which allowed opportunities to for me to clearly present advocacy support issues in a roundtable, conversational format.

 

Following this assignment, I assumed responsibilities as Chaplain for the Wayside Christian Mission in Louisville, KY, a facility which supported hundreds of individuals in providing emergency shelter.  As director of a staff of 19, I interfaced constantly with these individuals, directing them in achieving the goals of the Mission, which were to meet the needs of our clientele with civility, dignity and kindness in a caring environment.  Because the Mission employed a curriculum following the 12-step program utilized by Alcoholics Anonymous and Narcotics Anonymous, I served as a leader of these group discussion and teaching sessions, again requiring oral communication skill sets.  Additionally, as a spiritual leader, I was often called upon to serve as an empathetic and compassionate resource, providing grief and loss care and understanding, which involved discerning the   right   choice of words in order to give the most comfort and support.  As a representative of our organization to the surrounding community, I was also charged with presenting the Mission  s policies and clarifying our core directives and mission statement to them, to the end that both the Mission and community at large could be in basic agreement as to our purpose and achieving the same positive end-result.  Overarching all, I employed my oral communication skills as spiritual leader of the 

Applicant:                                           Yyyyyy x. yyyyyy

Social Security Number:                   XXX-XX-XXXX

Position:                                             Chaplain

Vacancy Posting Number:               # GS-060-11

KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS & ABILITIES (KSAs)

 

 

FACTOR 1:   Ability to Communicate Orally - CONTINUED

 

worship services for the Mission, on both the Sabbath and church holidays, and officiated at

other services marking important life-changing events, such as marriages and funerals or memorial services.

 

Shifting to a somewhat more secular role, I next served as Executive Director for the Jefferson Street Baptist Center, where we focused on assisting homeless individuals also dealing with the additional difficulties of mental illness and/or substance abuse.  I worked diligently in convincing our larger governing body to support the development of additional facilities for our homeless clients, including a day shelter and a 30-bed transitional unit, as well as project-managing the construction of a 12-unit, low income apartment group, focusing particularly on the needs of Veterans.   Additionally, I recruited, trained and mentored staff as well as volunteers for these projects and oversaw various HR functions, including dismissal of staff personnel as necessary.  Finally, as Director, I served on numerous Boards and Committees, many related to the issues of homelessness and substance abuse, and worked closely with the City of Louisville Police Department in training police officers on best methods for dealing with mentally ill and substance-abusing homeless individuals.

 

In addition to my present role as Chaplain Resident, I am also Senior Pastor at Campbellstown United Church of Christ in Eaton, OH, and was Senior Pastor in Shallow Ford UCC in Elon, NC, prior to that assignment.  Both of these positions required continuous, on-going utilization of oral communication skills, as my primary purpose as spiritual leader was to communicate God s direction to the congregation.  This included conducting worship services, developing and delivering weekly sermons, administering sacraments, visiting with and giving counsel and support to ill or infirm congregants, teaching weekly Bible study classes, and officiating at such life-changing events as weddings and funerals.

 

 

 

Applicant:                                           Yyyyyy x. yyyyyy

Social Security Number:                   XXX-XX-XXXX

Position:                                             Chaplain

Vacancy Posting Number:               # GS-060-11

KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS & ABILITIES (KSAs)

 

FACTOR 2:   Ability to Communicate in Writing

 

In my current position as Chaplain Resident, I have been retained by the Veterans Administration to serve in a counseling and support role for patients serviced at the Dayton, OH, Medical Center.  Following listening and counseling interaction with patients, I author reports for file and medical charts regarding assessment findings and general impressions as to patient s progression toward recovery or general condition.  I collaborate in in-depth meetings with members of other healthcare teams, presenting files on various cases under review, and working closely with them in developing spiritually-focused groups to participate in various treatment programs.

 

Concurrently with my role as Chaplain for the VA, and in a preceding position, serve(d) as Senior Pastor for the United Church of Christ congregations in Eaton, OH, and Elon , NC.  While a great deal of the pastoral charge calls for delivering sermons during worship services, conducting rituals at other times during the Church year, and counseling individuals and families, such messages are typically prepared and honed in written form in preparation of verbal delivery, and must be crafted so as to present the message as clearly and forcefully yet succinctly as possible.  At other times, I am called on to prepare messages of condolence or sympathy for delivery to families, which requires skillful yet compassionate use of language to achieve just the right balance of understanding the pain of loss yet encouraging strength and comfort for the future.  Administratively, I work with the Church council in Eaton to develop the annual budget, direct funds disbursal, oversee stewardship activities and design and implement policies and procedures for Christian education, all of which require utilization of the written word to convey philosophy and direction.

 

Earlier, as Executive Director of a Baptist Center in Louisville, KY, I held responsibility for oversight and growth of various programs aimed at assisting homeless individuals, particularly those with problems in the areas of substance abuse and, in some cases, mental illness as well.  To achieve this growth, I worked closely with legal advisors to prepare and author 501(c) documentation in support of the Center being designated as an agency separate from the Baptist governing body.  Having comprehensive management responsibility for success of this venture, I wrote the employee manual, developed all job descriptions, designed training programs and oversaw recruitment and hiring.  Additionally, I designed and administered volunteer recruitment and training, all of which required considerable capabilities in the arena of written communication.

 

Another important function of the Executive Director was in budget development and support, including grant application writing, which requires adherence to very specific and explicit directives.  I became proficient in this discipline, which helped grow the budget from $80,000 in 1994 to $1.2MM+ annually by 2002. 

 

 

Applicant:                                           Yyyyyy x. yyyyyy

Social Security Number:                   XXX-XX-XXXX

Position:                                             Chaplain

Vacancy Posting Number:               # GS-060-11

KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS & ABILITIES (KSAs)

 

FACTOR 2:   Ability to Communicate in Writing - CONTINUED

 

In my position as Chaplain for a homeless shelter Mission, a primary responsibility was to conduct lifestyle recovery education for large numbers of individuals who sought emergency assistance in our facility.  In this role, I prepared materials utilized in following the 12-step recovery program developed and employed by Alcoholic/Narcotics Anonymous.   Classes were held on a seven days/week schedule and newcomers were required to be familiar with the curriculum and to prepare homework assignments which we utilized in the meetings.  Upon graduation, I worked closely with Case Workers in preparing the documentation needed for accessing the various support services available through the state and Federal social services system, including finding housing and gaining employment.

 

My earliest assignment in the Social Services/Counseling field was as a Behavior Counselor for a home/shelter for young girls and adolescents who were the victims of various forms of abuse.  These youngsters required large and varied amounts of therapy, beginning with learning to work within a lovingly structured environment.  I interacted closely with them on a daily basis, helping them to learn to work within a schedule, accomplish assigned chores, accept responsibility for classroom behavior and homework assignments, and in general develop healthy, positive thought processes and behaviors.  While the majority of this interaction was oral in nature, as part of the therapeutic and rehabilitative support team, I memorialized my interfacing activities in reports which became part of the work file for each of our youngsters.  My reports were utilized to communicate my findings and analyses to be used in conjunction with those of other members of the support team to understand each girl and develop a treatment plan geared to her specific needs.

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Applicant:                                           Yyyyyy x. yyyyyy

Social Security Number:                   XXX-XX-XXXX

Position:                                             Chaplain

Vacancy Posting Number:               # GS-060-11

KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS & ABILITIES (KSAs)

 

FACTOR 3:   Ability to Deal Effectively with Others

 

My career in working with mentally and emotionally disabled individuals, utilizing spiritual insight as the guiding principle, began more than 20 years ago, where I was a Behavioral Counselor at a home/shelter for abused girls and young women.  There I learned to interact with traumatized youngsters, providing a strong supportive individual who was constantly available to them.  I also functioned as a member of the therapeutic team, offering insight and analysis geared toward our patients achieving wellness.

 

Currently I serve as Chaplain Resident for the Veterans Administration at their Dayton, OH, Medical Center, as well as holding a concurrent role as Senior Pastor for a United Church of Christ congregation in Eaton, OH.  Both of these positions require providing close and supportive interaction with individuals in need, as well as more secular and administrative management techniques employed with staff personnel.  From a therapeutic standpoint, it is important for patients to believe strongly in the empathetic and understanding support of the caregiver in order to progress toward the goal of wellness and/or stability.  My function is to provide such counseling support to patients.  As Pastor, I work closely with both congregants and non-members alike, bringing to bear my experience as an individual who understands the variety of difficulties people face and offering suggestions to re-directing some of the dynamics of poorly-functioning families in crisis.  In all cases, my approach to counseling and problem resolution emphasizes the spiritual component involved.

 

Operationally for the VA, I work closely with other members of the Veterans patient care team, contributing to care conferences and offering assessment of patient spiritual status.  I collaborate with other teams in assisting with the formation of groups to participate in a number of treatment programs.

 

Administratively, I maintain close working relationships with all staff members, serving as a mediator during times of conflict between staff and patients, and generally being a source of support when our personnel are affected by personal or workplace crises.   I also work closely with others in the Chaplain staff in officiating at graveside internment services at the VA National Cemetery.

 

As spiritual leader of our UCC congregation in Ohio, and earlier as Senior Pastor for a congregation in North Carolina, I am automatically a member of the various governing boards and committees.  In these positions, I work and have worked closely in developing and implementing such operational issues as budgets, disbursal of funds, planning of worship services and oversight of stewardship and Christian education activities.  As with any human group endeavor, all of these responsibilities carry with them the requirement for working with sometimes disparate factions, acknowledging and understanding the variety of agendas at play, and serving as a leader yet conciliator in order to blend the many into the cohesive one so that a greater good can be served.

 

Applicant:                                           Yyyyyy x. yyyyyy

Social Security Number:                   XXX-XX-XXXX

Position:                                             Chaplain

Vacancy Posting Number:               # GS-060-11

KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS & ABILITIES (KSAs)

 

FACTOR 3:   Ability to Deal Effectively with Others - CONTINUED

 

In an earlier role as Executive Director of a Baptist Center focusing on assisting homeless individuals with additional difficulties based on mental illness and/or substance abuse, I had to work closely with the Baptist governing board to convince them to allow the Center to function as separate entity.  As Director, I interfaced with legal advisors to prepare various documentation and building contractors involved in construction of several units, including low-income housing.  I recruited and trained all staff as well as volunteers.  In order to support and increase our budget, I enrolled in a Grant-writing course so that I could prepare and present Grant applications based on our fiscal needs.  The result of this was the growth of our budgetary funds from $80,000 at the beginning of my tenure at the Center to $1.2MM when I left. 

 

Also, as Director, I was the face of the Center and as such, represented it with a variety of charitable organizations, including serving as a member of the Executive Board of the Louisville Chapter of the Coalition for the Homeless, and on the Alcohol and Substance Abuse Committee for the Homeless and the Mental Health Committee for the Homeless.  I also worked with the City of Louisville and the Coalition for the Homeless Continuum of Care Committee, and served in a liaison role with the City of Louisville Police Department to provide training in dealing with homeless and disadvantaged individuals.  And I was a member of the Interfaith Committee for Kentucky.

 

In an earlier Chaplain role, I directed and mentored a staff of 19 in providing empathetic and dignified care at a Christian Mission shelter for the homeless.  Additionally at this facility, led classes in 12-step recovery programs for individuals dealing with substance abuse issues, and served as mediator and counselor for conflict issues between staff and management.  As Chaplain, met with community leaders to present and explain the goals and direction of Mission.

 

 

Applicant:                                           Yyyyyy x. yyyyyy

Social Security Number:                   XXX-XX-XXXX

Position:                                             Chaplain

Vacancy Posting Number:               # GS-060-11

KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS & ABILITIES (KSAs)

 

FACTOR 4:   Ability to Minister to Persons from Various Social, Cultural and Racial Backgrounds

 

 

Since receiving my Master of Divinity in Pastoral Ministry in 1986, I have been involved in increasingly responsible positions of serving individuals ranging from abused children and adolescents in a non-denominational group home setting, through an assignment as Chaplain for a Christian Mission serving homeless individuals of all ages, to the Executive Directorship of a Baptist-affiliated shelter home and low-income housing complex, to Senior Pastor positions for two United Church of Christ congregations in North Carolina and Ohio, and currently as Chaplain Resident for the Veterans Administration at their Dayton, Ohio, Medical Center. 

 

Whether non-denominational or sponsored by a specific religious organization, the primary goal in each case was to provide physical care and support in a spiritual setting.  The criteria utilized for the individuals partaking of the various avenues of care were that they were in need of help and support.  In the instance of the abused young and adolescent girls, the only concern was for their safety and healing, so that as much of the damage as possible could be assuaged and they could move forward in their lives with as healthy and balanced a perspective as possible. 

 

As Chaplain at the Christian Mission in Louisville, KY, my and our staff s concern was for the homeless men and women who needed a safe and caring place to sleep.  The staff was trained to provide assistance in a civil, dignified and kind atmosphere.  To assist our residents to regain a positive direction and live a stable and peaceful life, we provided a 12-step treatment program for all, which gave them structure and focus.  We encouraged graduates to return to share their experiences with others and even lead some of the classes.  Working closely with other external resources, we were able to give assistance in finding housing and employment.

 

At the Baptist Center in Louisville, I was retained as Executive Director to restructure and expand programs to assist homeless individuals, particularly those with problems relating to mental illness and substance abuse.  Again, the basic criterion was that they needed help.  We expanded existing facilities, establishing a day shelter and building low-income apartments to be utilized by Veterans.  By serving on a number of committees in the Louisville area, I was able to encourage and develop specialized training for the City of Louisville Police Department regarding dealing with homeless individuals with the extra special needs of mental illness.

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Applicant:                                           Yyyyyy x. yyyyyy

Social Security Number:                   XXX-XX-XXXX

Position:                                             Chaplain

Vacancy Posting Number:               # GS-060-11

KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS & ABILITIES (KSAs)

 

FACTOR 5:   Ability to Provide or Facilitate Liturgical and Sacramental Ministry to Persons from Various Religious Backgrounds

 

 

Ordained by the East Side Baptist Church, Paragould, AR, in 1984, I have served as Pastor to a number of congregations as well as in a spiritual advisor role in more secular settings. 

 

Currently I am Chaplain Resident for the Dayton, OH, VA Medical Center.  While I provide spiritual insight, counseling and support for our patients, my specific liturgical and sacramental responsibilities lie in participation, with others in the Chaplain staff, in officiating at graveside internment services.

 

Concurrently, I am the Senior Pastor at the Campbellstown United Church of Christ in Eaton, OH.  For our congregation, I lead worship services and participation in various rituals of the Christian church.  This includes observing the Sabbath, prayer, meditation, administration of the Sacraments and reading from and leading study of the Holy Bible.  Additionally, I lead observance of Church holidays, such as Christmas, Easter, Maundy Thursday and Good Friday, following prescribed forms of celebration of these important days and times.

 

Also, for members and non-members alike, I officiate at funerals and memorial services, and other life-changing events and rituals, including weddings and baptisms.  For those individuals who cannot physically attend worship services, I visit them in their homes or other facilities, engaging them in prayer and participation in the sacraments when possible.

 

As Chaplain for the Wayside Christian Mission in Louisville, I have served in a number of roles, including that of spiritual leader for this non-denominational homeless shelter.  I Led worship services on the Sabbath as well as on other Church holidays, which included prayer, Scripture reading and study, and offering blessings and the Sacraments.  Additionally, I officiated at important life-changing events, such as marriages, baptisms and funerals and memorial services.

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I am highly interested in being considered for the Chaplain position available.  With more than 20 years of experience serving as a Chaplain, Senior Pastor, Executive Director and Behavior Counselor, I bring a broad-based background in counseling, empathetic support and understanding, crisis management, treatment programs and medical team involvement, all within a spiritual context.  I believe I can make a positive contribution as Chaplain and to acquaint you with my qualifications, I am submitting my resume.  In advance, I thank you for your time and consideration.

 

As demonstrated in the accompanying documents, I am currently serving with the Veterans Administration Healthcare System of Ohio as Chaplain Resident for the Dayton VA Medical Center in Dayton, OH.  In this position, I focus on empathetic listening and counseling, providing spiritual support to Veterans in distress, along with crisis intervention when needed.  I utilize advanced education as well as decades of experience to assess individuals and identify at-risk patients, in order to facilitate actions that will lead to a return to health.

 

Concurrent with this role I am the Senior Pastor for the Campbellstown United Church of Christ in Eaton, OH, which includes leading congregant worship services, on Sunday and Church holidays, with prayer, administration of Sacraments and Bible study.  As Pastor, major function of my position is to serve as counselor and mediator, providing spiritual insight and support for our members as they work through various areas of difficulties in their lives.  I also filled the position of Senior Pastor, prior to the call to Campbellstown, at Shallow Ford UCC in Elon, NC, where my duties of preaching, administering of sacraments and counseling were very similar.

 

In earlier assignments, I was Executive Director of the Jefferson Street Baptist Center in Louisville, KY, where I led the expansion and restructuring of programs aimed at assisting homeless individuals with particular problems with mental illness and substance abuse.  We expanded our facility and built low-income housing for individuals, and interacted closely with a variety of governmental entities and agencies to increase our assistance capabilities.  Additionally, I served as Chaplain for the non-denominational Wayside Christian Mission in Louisville, providing emergency shelter for men and women, and I began my career as a Behavior Counselor at a home/shelter for girls who had been abused.

 

As a Chaplain, you will find me to be a strong team member, committed to serving the greater good through superior performance.  I welcome the opportunity to meet with you at your earliest convenience, and look forward to interviewing with you in the near future.

 

Sincerely,

 

 

 

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I would like to thank you for providing me the opportunity to interview with you and discuss the fulfilling Chaplain position currently available.  Having gained a deeper insight into the position requirements and your objectives, I am confident you will find me a valuable asset in achieving your goals.

           

As discussed, I am an enthusiastic, disciplined individual eager to continue a successful career as a dedicated member of your staff.  I believe you will find my long-term counseling experience and strong management, coordination and communications skills vital to your operations and I look forward to contributing.

 

Should you have any additional questions, or to discuss future employment opportunities, please feel free to contact me at your earliest convenience.  Again, thank you for the enlightening interview.  I look forward to your response.

 

 

 

 

Sincerely,

 

 

Randall Harvey, Jr.