Job Description
Employment Type: Part time
Shift: Day Shift
Description: Part Time - 20 hours per week First Day Benefits! Position Purpose: Provides Spiritual Care within his/her local ministry, addressing the spiritual needs of patients, participants, residents, families, and colleagues, with a particular focus on spiritual distress, grief support, crisis intervention, and support during significant life changes. As a fully integrated member of the health care team with professional expertise in Spiritual Care, works alongside other care givers, responding specifically to the spiritual needs of those served. Develops, conducts, and participates in programs of spiritual care to promote healthy communities and sacred environments while facilitating the inclusion of faith leaders from churches, synagogues, and mosques, etc. in the provision of Spiritual Care for their members, as appropriate. Reports directly to the Manager of Spiritual Care and in some cases may also report to an immediate ministry site supervisor as appropriate. The following essential functions do not preclude the possible addition of other duties as well.
Position Details: This position will be housed at PACE of Alexandria
What you will do: Visit with participants/caregivers at Center, hospital, nursing home, or in their own homes to address spiritual needs.
Consistently anticipate the spiritual, emotional, and physical needs of the patient, family and fellow associates and demonstrate initiative in offering assistance and strive to provide superior service by exceeding expectations.
Provide leadership for worship services, memorial services, bereavement activities and Bible study groups according to the varied needs and interests of the participants.
Provide religious celebrations for participants of all denominations and respectful of the religious needs.
Participate in center surveys and when necessary develop a plan of correction for department of deficiencies.
Minimum Qualifications: - Master's degree in Theology, Religion, Spiritual Care or Spirituality, and/or equivalent combination of education and experience.
- One (1) to three (3) years of Spiritual Care experience, including CPE training, is required. Chaplaincy or Spiritual Care ministry experience is preferred. An equivalent combination of experience may be considered.
- Board Certified Chaplain (BCC) strongly preferred via one of the following licensing groups: APC, CASC, NACC, and NAJC, which includes completion of a master's degree as required by one of the certifying agencies from a Council for Higher Education Accreditation (CHEA) academic institution with completion of 4 units (1600 hours) of ACPE accredited Spiritual Care education, and faith-based endorsement as recognized by one of the certifying agencies.
- Ability to plan, develop, and implement programs for fulfilling the departmental objectives in meeting the spiritual needs of patients/families throughout the care continuum and life cycle for improving the health of our communities.
Position Highlights and Benefits: - Comprehensive benefit packages available, including 1st Day medical coverage, dental, vision, paid time off, 403B and educational assistance.
- Access to wages earned daily through Daily Pay.
- Ability to earn incentives through our Employee Referral program.
- Warm and supportive environment with a truly patient-centered focus.
- Comprehensive Orientation and professional development opportunities
Ministry/Facility Information Trinity Health PACE programs offer continuous, quality care to the elderly, allowing them the independence of living at home. Seniors who qualify for nursing home care can receive comprehensive care from an interdisciplinary team of experts, all focused on improving participants' health.
At our centers, seniors receive clinical and rehabilitation therapy and build relationships with doctors, nurses and fellow participants - all under one roof. We serve together in the spirit of the Gospel as a compassionate and transforming healing presence within our communities.
Our Commitment to Diversity and Inclusion Trinity Health is one of the largest not-for-profit, Catholic healthcare systems in the nation. Built on the foundation of our Mission and Core Values, we integrate diversity, equity, and inclusion in all that we do. Our colleagues have different lived experiences, customs, abilities, and talents. Together, we become our best selves. A diverse and inclusive workforce provides the most accessible and equitable care for those we serve. Trinity Health is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, status as a protected veteran, or any other status protected by law. Trinity Health
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Daily paid, Part time, Local area, Immediate start, Shift work, Day shift,