Almavia – Spiritual Care Director

Almavia – Spiritual Care Director

Requirements

• Master of Divinity or related degree preferred.
• Clinical Pastoral Education (minimum of two units preferred).
• A minimum of two years experience in providing services to older adults.
• Two years previous supervisory experience preferred.
• At least 18 years of age.
• Cleared Criminal Record clearance through the Department of Social Services prior to presence in the community.
• Health screening and TB test results not older than 6 months.
• Current First Aid Training and Certifications as per Title 22.
• Must possess a high degree of interpersonal relations skills and capability of relating to a variety of people and personalities.
• Sensitivity and knowledge of working with older adults and the aging process are essential.
• Ability to counsel residents and family in dealing with feelings about death and dying and other emotional, mental, environmental, or physical limitations.
• Must possess a high level of flexibility and tolerance to adjust to changes in work loads, assignments, hours, and days.
• Ability to identify need, develop, and manage programs and systems simultaneously.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
• Must understand health care environment and the medical context for older adults.
• Ability to communicate professionally with residents, families, peers, and employees in a multi-cultural environment.

Responsibilities

• Ensures the provision of high-quality worship services and pastoral care to residents, families, and staff of the community.
• Collaborates with Life Enrichment to ensure religious events are integrated into the community calendar and that they represent the faith and beliefs of those in the community.
• In coordination with Resident Care Department and social service, if appropriate, provides for the spiritual and psycho-social needs of the residents through one-on-one counseling and groups.
• Demonstrates an appreciation of the heritage, values, and wisdom of the residents.
• Visits and provides support and counsel for residents who have been hospitalized, on hospice or transferred to higher levels of care.
• Coordinates support with the hospice staff when a resident is on hospice.
• Assists new residents in their orientation and adaptation to the community.
• Assists in education about and preparation of Advance Directives.
• When serving in a community with a Care Center, documents pastoral visits in resident care notes/charts, according to department standards.
• Communicates significant issues as a member of the Interdisciplinary team.
• Provides educational opportunities to enhance the lives of residents in such areas as religion, spirituality, ethics, and communication.
• Takes initiative to actively plan, develop, and implement expansion in the chaplaincy department through recruitment and training of pastoral volunteers.
• Ensures confidentiality of all resident information, both verbal and written.
• Directs appropriate information to resident care teams to enable staff to provide holistic care to all residents.
• Promotes positive public relations to the churches and surrounding community, increasing positive public regard and overall awareness of the services offered and value provided.
• Serves as a member of the community’s leadership team.
• May supervise other Chaplains.
• Performs other duties as assigned.

Preferred Qualifications

• Master of Divinity or related degree preferred.
• Clinical Pastoral Education (minimum of two units preferred).
• Two years previous supervisory experience preferred.
• Knowledge about dementia is highly desirable.