Job Description
Job Description
Chaplain
The Center for Elders’ Independenceis a PACE (Program of All-Inclusive Care for the elderly) organization that uses an interdisciplinary team approach to care planning and care implementation for the purpose of providing high quality, affordable, integrated health care services to the elderly, including an Adult Day Health Center, and promoting autonomy, quality of life and the ability of individuals to live in their communities.The Position:Under thedirection of theDirector of Behavioral Health,and in coordination withprogram staff, the Chaplain provides spiritual/pastoral support in accordance with ongoing wishes and needs of program participants, family, caregivers, and staff at assigned centers.
The salary range for the Chaplain position at Center for Elders Independence is $ 62,608 - $ 93.912 per year.Salary based on the market for the Chaplain position as well as experience, skills, abilities, and work history.DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:
Providesspiritual/pastoral support in accordance with ongoing wishes and needs of the participant and family/caregivers across the CEI continuum of care.
Supports Palliative Care and Hospice Programsgoals and outcomes.
Prepares report regardingparticipantencounters and referrals of pastoral services.
In partnership with staff,assists/counselsparticipants/families in advance care planning end of life care decisions.
Servesas a resource for other team members, and be available to coordinate with other spiritual care providers the participant /family may have identified.
Plans, assistswith, and conductsinterfaith worship, prayer services, memorial services, and other group activities.
Educatesinterdisciplinary teams on spiritual needs of older adults and serve as a resource on spirituality and related pastoral concerns.
Offersparticipants/families of different philosophies and religious beliefs opportunities to discuss and share their thoughts, feelings, beliefs, and values.
Documentscounseling provided in the participant'smedicalrecord.
Workswith other professionals in resolving spiritual/pastoral/ethical issues.
Worksin a team approach with members of the IDT to evaluate participant/family response to care.
Developsand worksin collaboration with community religious representatives to provide continuity of spiritual care to participants.
Acts as a resourceto staff for bereavement support.
ParticipatesinBehavior Health andInterdisciplinary Care Team meetings and assist in developing and reviewing care plans.
Supports strategic planning to integrate spiritual care and services across Centers.
Leads spiritual groups and makes presentations on spiritual care services.
Proactively communicates with participants and families about spiritual care services.
In collaboration with spiritual care team and other disciplines, helpsto develop, implement and evaluate spiritual care services for outcomes and quality improvement.
Attend in-services and staff meetings as required.
QUALIFICATIONS:
Master’s Degreein Theology, Divinity, Spirituality, Pastoral Ministry, Psychology,required.
4 units of Clinical Pastoral Education (CPE),required.
Board Certification Chaplain,preferred
Two (2) years of experience in health care, palliative care, hospice or hospital chaplaincy or equivalent, preferred.
Expertise in differing theological points of view, rituals, customs and beliefs.
Strong written and verbal communication skills,
Computer skills (Word, Excel, Microsoft Outlook. Preferable to have experience with using electronic medical records.
Bilingual preferred
The above job description is intended to communicate the general function of the mentioned position and by no means shall be considered an exhaustive or complete outline of the specific tasks and functions that will be required. CEI reserves the right to change job descriptions, site assignments, and or work hours as required by the needs of the program. All employees are expected to perform their duties within their ability as required by the job and/or as requested by management.
SUPERVISED BY:Director of Behavioral Health
POSITION SUPERVISES:None