Rev. Sharon VonBlohn, M.Div., M.S.W.

Ecclesiastical Standing in Central Assoc., Penn Central Conference, UCC

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** *****’ experience in ordained ministry with 6 years in rural congregation as sole pastor with United Church of Christ and Evangelical Lutheran Church of America in cooperative ministry, teaching Sunday School and Confirmation, involving children and youth in worship and youth activities

8 months’ experience in prison ministry as Associate Chaplain with diverse population including male and female (time shortened by medical problem requiring emergency surgery without sick leave or vacation time permitted to recover and with no recourse needed to resign)

15 years (part-time) Behavioral Health/Spiritual Counseling experience in maximum secure North Central Secure Treatment Facility ministering with male and female adolescents; Contract Chaplain with State of PA Spiritual Support; returned to position on 3/20/2013 upon moving back to PA from NC

4 units accredited CPE training in large tertiary care trauma medical centers rotating through most services including Emergency/Trauma Center, Childrens' Hospital, Intensive and Special Care Units, Diabetic Unit, Nephrology/Renal Dialysis, Behavioral Health

Work Experience

3/20/2013 to present

Contract Chaplain with State of PA (see description below)

ACPE Chaplain Resident

August 2011 to August 2012

New Hanover Regional Medical Center – Wilmington NC

CPE training in large tertiary care trauma medical center rotating through most services including Emergency/Trauma Center, Children’s Hospital, Intensive and Special Care Units, Diabetic Unit, Renal Dialysis; 24-hour on-duty 3-4 times a month serving as chaplain in crisis intervention, working with families and patients involved in trauma, dying and death; facilitated spirituality group 2 times a week in Behavioral Health unit; served as member of interdisciplinary treatment team; planned and led 2 worship services on Sundays when on duty

Contract Chaplain, State of PA

June, 2015-July, 2020

Will explain reason for leaving Wernersville State Hospital in interview.

2004 to 2011 and 3/20/2013 to present

North Central Secure Treatment Unit – Danville, PA

Chaplain for female adolescents in maximum secure residential treatment center under auspices of Juvenile Justice/Department of Public Welfare. One-on-one pastoral/spiritual counseling, spiritual assessment, leading worship, serving sacraments of Holy Communion and Baptism;

+ served well with diverse population and ecumenically, successfully relating to troubled youth in a secure treatment program, utilizing Sanctuary Model. Ministry of presence: Attended special events for girls including awards ceremonies and graduation. Served on multidisciplinary treatment team, assessing progress of residents. Encouraged community service and outreach as facility has “good neighbor” policy. Served on core committee to learn and teach Sanctuary Model of Behavior Therapy and Casey Life Skills.

Pastor/Preacher

Ebenezer United Church of Christ - Laurelton, PA

2004 to 2011

Preaching, teaching, one-on-one spiritual/pastoral counseling, leading worship, Bible studies, provided Holy Communion and Baptisms and weddings, being a listening presence as pastor. Part-time supply position.

Associate Chaplain

Dauphin County Prison - Harrisburg, PA

October 2004 to August 2005

Leading worship, preaching and teaching, religious assessments/intakes for new inmates, facilitating interfaith group discussions, coordinating volunteers for the prison, community outreach and aftercare for inmates, male and female, one-on-one spiritual counseling and pastoral care for inmates and staff; needed to resign from position because of health issues (resolved with surgery).

Volunteer Activities:

Volunteered in Christian Ed, in Life Community Church, NC, Multi-denominational, contemporary church Served in child care during week when Bible studies, and other groups met

Trained with Coastal Horizons for Rape Crisis Volunteer, NC 2012

Assisted leadership in church with “Encounter” college ministry

Pastor

Mazeppa Union Church, UCC & ELCA in cooperative ministry

August 1998 to October 2004

Primary Responsibilities: Pastoral duties to include preaching, teaching, planning and leading worship, officiating at Baptisms, Communion, funerals, weddings and Confirmation of students after two-year preparatory sessions including community projects and field trips, Pastoral/spiritual counseling, administrative duties and supervising volunteers and staff secretary. Active in local minsterium.

Medical Secretary/Transcriptiost

Geisinger Medical Center - Danville, PA

Medical Secretary

Geisinger Medical Center

Education

On-the-job training in Medical Transcription/Secretarial Skills at Geisinger Medical Center

Danville, PA

Nontraditional student earning 38 credits of undergraduate work, human services/humanities concentration, Susquehanna University, Selinsgrove, PA

Summer Clinical Pastoral Education, initial unit, Geisinger Medical Center, Danville, PA with assignment in Children’s Hospital, 1997

Master of Divinity from Lancaster Theological Seminary, Lancaster, PA, 1998

Seminary Education included three weeks in Middle East for cross-cultural education on diversity, 1995

Master of Social Work, from Marywood University, School of Social Work, Scranton, PA, 2008

Social Work field education as Psychological intern at Women’s State Correctional Institution in Muncy, PA and Diakon Family Life Services In Williamsport, PA, counseling children and youth and families; also served as intern at North Central Secure Treatment Unit with adolescent males when not serving as their chaplain.

Chaplain residency (3 units: Level I (1 unit) and Level II (2 units) with visiting Buddhist supervisor in 3rd unit 2011-2012

New Hanover Regional Medical Center, Wilmington, NC

Computer training for data entry in patients' medical records.

Annual continuing education including Required Advanced Boundary Training

Certified in CPR 2019

References

Mr. John Cihak, Director of Spiritual Support Services, State of PA, Harrisburg, PA

Rev. James Edlow

Chaplain Colleague

Philadelphia, PA

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Ms. Alice Donahue

Retired chaplain/friend

Pembroke Pines, FL

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