Chaplain- Four Winds Community

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Essential Functions Statement(s)

• Manages the pastoral care needs for assigned community
• Provides religious guidance to residents, resident's family members and staff with respect to each person's beliefs
• Prepares, conducts and/or arranges worship opportunities to accommodate the diverse spiritual beliefs and needs of residents. This time may include sermon, bulletin and educational preparation
• Conducts timely spiritual assessments of residents upon admission, and periodically thereafter, to ascertain needs and interventions as necessary
• Participates in Interdisciplinary Patient Care Committees
• Provides support and counsel to residents' families and loved ones especially during crisis, illness and death
• When requested, acts as a liaison between staff and resident, a resident's family, or a resident's guardian during a crisis (i.e., critical illness, room transfer, change in treatment plan, etc.)
• Arranges for other ordained ministers to administer the rites and sacraments of the UCC, if requested
• Visits residents who are hospitalized or placed in other health care settings to provide support and address any spiritual or religious needs
• Meets with new residents to orient them to the pastoral care program
• Actively participates in the Interdisciplinary Patient Care Committees and other committees as assigned
• Conducts, assists and/or arranges funeral or memorial services, as requested and at the discretion of family
• Makes condolence calls as a representative of the community
• Makes appropriate referrals for psychiatric, legal, social, or other professional counsel to the appropriate team member
• Arranges for other special religious services (i.e., baptisms, weddings, etc)
• Plans, conducts, and/or arranges study groups, Bible study, prayer groups, Lenten reflections, etc.
• Develops programs to actively encourage outside clergy to visit residents
• Keeps chapel and other religious/related areas in good order, requesting maintenance as needed; maintains chapel schedule
• Assists with transporting residents to and from worship services, as appropriate
• Organizes the office and work schedule to effectively and efficiently meet the program objectives of pastoral care and visitation
• Prepare, invite others and conduct a memorial service at least annually
• Works collaboratively with social workers, physicians, nursing staff, and others, as needed
• Schedules volunteers to lead worship services on the campus as needed
• Assists marketing and admissions with providing tours or other information upon request
• Assists in representing UCH at community and church events through speaking engagements and business and health care promotion events
• Maintains communication and public relations with area hospitals, service agencies, pastors and others in the community at large
• Assists UCH with scheduled appeals and visits to donors and congregations as needed or requested
• Serves as a member of the UCH chaplains' group and attends meetings as scheduled
• Ensures department/personnel adhere to operating policies and procedures and any relevant regulations
• Organizes the work and activities of the department to achieve established objectives
• Communicates with other directors/managers and staff to integrate goals and activities
• Provides periodic reports to the Executive Director / Administrator, President and CEO and other individuals and groups as required
• Develops and annually updates departmental policy and procedure manual, and department objectives, reviewing same with any department staff
• Submits an annual plan of service and budget for approval
• Ensures the privacy, dignity, and well-being of all residents in a safe, secure environment
• Attends and participates in staff, departmental and other community meetings and sits on required committees
• Conducts departmental staff meetings (if applicable)
• Maintains awareness of individual/departmental responsibilities under established Fire Safety/Disaster plan
• Ensures the confidentiality of all resident and/or employee related information
• Ensures compliance with the established quality improvement program
• Attends all mandatory in-service training programs and required meetings
• Conducts in-service training programs as necessary
• Participates in required training from judicatory or denomination regarding Boundary Awareness Training
• Participates in performance improvement studies, committees, focus groups, corporate-wide projects, etc.
• Serves as ex-officio member to Resident Council, as appropriate
• Serves as a member of the Community's Ethics Committee
• Coordinates work of department with work of other departments
• Maintains required records and reports as outlined in UCH's Policies and Procedures manuals, including keeping track of those to be remembered at the memorial service
• Handles unusual occurrences calmly and logically to maintain continuity of business and duties
• Attend association and conference meetings
• Performs all other duties as assigned or directed

Competency Statement(s)

• Accountability - Ability to accept responsibility and account for his/her actions.
• Active Listening - Ability to actively attend to, convey, and understand the comments and questions of others.
• Communication, Oral - Ability to communicate effectively with others using the spoken word.
• Communication, Written - Ability to communicate in writing clearly and concisely.
• Customer Oriented - Ability to take care of the customers' needs while following company procedures.
• Decision Making - Ability to make critical decisions while following company procedures.
• Empathetic - Ability to appreciate and be sensitive to the feelings of others.
• Honesty / Integrity - Ability to be truthful and be seen as credible in the workplace.
• Interpersonal - Ability to get along well with a variety of personalities and individuals.
• Leadership - Ability to influence others to perform their jobs effectively and to be responsible for making decisions.
• Organized - Possessing the trait of being organized or following a systematic method of performing a task.
• Patience - Ability to act calmly under stress and strain, and of not being hasty or impetuous.
• Relationship Building - Ability to effectively build relationships with customers and co-workers.
• Team Builder - Ability to convince a group of people to work toward a goal.

Skills & Abilities

• Education: Master of Divinity from ATS (Association of Theological Schools) accredited seminary
• Experience: Three (3) to five (5) years of pastoral experience in a local church; Experience working with older adults in a long-term care or other health care setting, preferred
• Computer Skills: Must be able to proficiently operate a computer, the Internet, Microsoft Office, other relevant software and basic office equipment
• Certifications & Licenses: Certification or eligibility to attain from College of Chaplains; Ecclesiastical endorsement for chaplaincy and ordination as a minister with standing in a denominational judicatory, preferably in the United Church of Christ; Four (4) or more unit(s) of Clinical Pastoral Education (CPE) preferred; Must possess a valid driver's license; Must obtain and maintain all other mandatory requirements/certifications for practice or occupation
• Other Requirements: Must be able to read, write, understand and speak the English language; Must have demonstrated expertise in assessing and meeting the psycho-social-spiritual needs of seniors; Must have proficient pastoral care and counseling skills; Must have strong interpersonal, communication and leadership/supervisory skills; Must have strong presentation skills; Must have strong organizational and time management skills; Must be able to work with residents, families and other health care staff members, as well as, community pastors, churches and church officials; Must be able to adhere to all terms and conditions set forth in the United Church Homes Employee Handbook

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