Director of Spiritual Services

Vista del Monte

Summary:
Under the direction of the Executive Director, the Director of Spiritual Life Services is responsible for developing a program that provides spiritual support and guidance to the residents. This ministry is grounded in the values of compassion, inclusiveness and empowerment for growth and extends a ministry of pastoral care and spiritual formation to all residents regardless of religious affiliation and belief (or non-belief).

Detailed responsibilities:
* Director of Spiritual Services
- Provides quality Customer Service efficiently to residents, families, co-workers and vendors in a manner to ensure satisfaction
- Coordinates speakers and musicians for the existing worship service in Independent Living Coordinates other worship services in other areas as deemed necessary by the Executive Director and residents Plans and leads worship "as needed" and deemed appropriate
- Makes regular visits to residents in skilled nursing and develops a spiritual care visitation program for that area that utilizes the community's residents and outside volunteers Visits Independent Living/Assisted Living residents in their homes for spiritual counsel by request Visits hospitalized residents
- Provides a ministry of supportive presence to residents and staff experiencing crisis
- Assists family members (or other responsible parties) and staff in planning and leading memorial services as requested
- Develops a way to perform a spiritual needs assessment of new residents and in process shares with residents the spiritual care resources available to them at the community and in the immediate area
- Keeps records of assessments and pastoral care interventions; tracks 1-1visits (by self and volunteers) in skilled care for activities charting; participates in care-plan meetings as appropriate; receives and disseminates needs and information around pastoral care with other staff members as appropriate Is available for consultation on ethical issues in decisions facing staff and residents
- Creates programs around spirituality and spiritual growth (in consultation with other programming staff) for residents Leads discussion groups and/or support groups Coordinates Bible studies or other spiritual/religious activities led by residents or outside volunteers
- Provides ways of observing religious holidays for non-dominant religious groups present in residents and staff
- Serves as a liaison to clergy in surrounding area for the purpose of encouraging visits with and support of residents, and encouraging participation in providing worship experiences at the community
- Performs other duties as assigned
- Front Porch is committed to the prevention of accidents by providing equipment with safeguards, personal safety equipment on jobs which require it, and adequate safety instructions to all employees
- All employees are required to follow safe work habits in order to prevent injuries to themselves, residents, visitors or other employees

Competencies and skills:
Essential:
* Ability to calculate figures and amounts such as discounts, interest, commissions, and percentages

Credentials:

Nonessential:
* Chaplaincy Certification

Education with Equivalent Qualifications:
Essential:
* Bachelor's Degree
* Degree from a school of theology (M.Div. preferred)
* Clinical Pastoral Education

Experience with Equivalent Qualifications:

Nonessential:
* 0 Year Pastoral experience with older adults preferred

Front Porch is an Equal Opportunity Employer. We support all aspects of diversity and provide equal employment opportunity to all employees and applicants without regard to race, color, religion, sex, marital status, national origin, age, sexual orientation, disability or status as a veteran in accordance with the applicable nondiscrimination laws. Final candidates must successfully complete a pre-employment physical, physical abilities test, drug screen and Department of Justice Criminal background clearance.