Bachelor's degree in theology or spirituality; Master's preferred.
Strong commitment to the elderly and understanding of their spiritual issues.
Experience in pastoral care within a healthcare setting.
Recent education in Pastoral Care or Ministry-related areas, or comparable experience.
2 units of Clinical Pastoral Education completed.
Ability to effectively communicate with diverse personnel and constituents.
Must be a Roman Catholic in good standing with ecclesiastical endorsement.
Commitment to Catholic health care mission and social teachings.
Responsibilities
Visit residents upon admission to assess their spiritual needs.
Ensure regular visits to each resident for ongoing support.
Coordinate visits from religious personnel including priests and ministers.
Provide comfort and spiritual support during crises for residents and families.
Prepare and coordinate various religious services to meet residents' spiritual needs.
Attend wakes and funerals of residents, participating as requested.
Develop and coordinate end-of-life care programs and educational initiatives.
Benefits
Supportive work environment focused on compassionate care.
Opportunities for professional development in spiritual care.
Engagement with a diverse community of residents and families.
Collaboration with local parishes and religious organizations.
Full Job Description
Description
The Director serves two major functions to provide spiritual support to all members of the St. Mary Health Care Center including residents, family members and staff, and to work with administration and stag to fulfill the mission of: "Bringing the 'Miracle of LOVE to All through Compassionate Care," being a visible sign of the healing ministry of the Catholic Church to the Worcester community.
QUALIFICATIONS:
Bachelors degree in theology/Spirituality; Masters preferred;
Strong commitment to the elderly, understanding of the spiritual issues facing them;
Experience in a pastoral care and mission effectiveness capacity in a health care setting;
Recent education in Pastoral Care or Ministry - related areas, or comparable experiences relevant to the position;
2 units of Clinical Pastoral Education;
Ability to relate well and effectively communicate with a broad range of personnel and other constituents;
Must be a Roman Catholic in good standing with an ecclesiastical endorsement required
Commitment to the mission of Catholic health care, knowledge and commitment to the social and ethical teachings of the Catholic Church.
Evidence of continual updating in theology and Catholic Church Theory
***The rate of pay displayed reflects the beginning of the pay scale. At the time of an offer, determination of your offer will reflect your skills and experience as it relates to the position.***
Requirements
DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:
Pastoral/Spiritual Care:
Visit residents upon admission and assess their spiritual needs
Assure regular visits to each resident;
Coordinate visits for appropriate religious personnel including priests, ministers, rabbis, and lay ministers/visitors;
Provide comfort and spiritual support of residents, their families, and staff, especially during times of crisis;
Prepare/coordinate religious services, to include Mass, Sacraments, other Worship Services, Healing Services, Memorial Services, etc., to meet the spiritual needs of all residents;
Provide hospitality for visits clergy;
Attend the wake and funeral of all residents and participate in the service at the request of the resident or family members;
Coordinate "Celebrate Life: Music and Harp Therapy, a Window on the Spirit" addressing the needs of those with Alzheimer's Disease and other dementias;
Develops and coordinates end-of-life care program and educational programs on Ethical Religious Directives;
Attends the interdisciplinary care meetings and sets goals for meeting the spiritual needs of the residents;
Maintains department documentation and assures consistency with the CHS Spiritual Care Standards.
Mission Integration:
Develops and participates in orientation of new staff, including orientation to spiritual care services, the mission and values of St. Mary Health Care Center, and Ethical and Religious directives;
Provides ongoing education on the mission and values statement for St. Mary Health Care;
Develops and implements a mission integration plan based on the periodic Mission Assessment;
Coordinates Mission Effectiveness Committee and "Make a Difference" program to foster the daily living of our mission statement and goals.
Serves as a liaison with local parishes, churches and other agencies;
Serves as a member of CHS Pastoral Care Committee, Mission Integration Committee and Ethics Committee.
Serves as liaison with Covenant in matters related to pastoral care, mission and ethics.
Directs department activities. Recruits, prepares, assigns and supervises Volunteers for spiritual care activities;
Every St. Mary Health Care employee is required to abide by the Standards of Conduct and to report any activity that appears to violate the Standards of Conduct.
As a St. Mary Health Care employee, I agree to perform my duties in a way that supports the values and mission of St. Mary and the standards of conduct which are the basis of the organizational integrity program.
