Pastor/Chaplain

PASTOR/CHAPLAIN

JOB DESCRIPTION

MISSION STATEMENT

In using the ministry of Jesus Christ as our model, we seek to provide quality of life options to assist adults 55+ to remain active by maintaining a healthy lifestyle.

VISION STATEMENT

People Matter. Life is Precious. Make Someone’s Life Better.

RESPONSIBLE TO

Director of Pastoral Care

EDUCATION, QUALIFICATIONS AND CREDENTIALS

Must possess a 4-year college degree, ecclesiastical endorsement and at least two units of Clinical/Spiritual Education or equivalent. Demonstrates the ability to work effectively with all levels of personnel. Experience includes at least 5 years of pastoral/spiritual care ministry. Demonstrates rudimentary knowledge of, or experience in, the operation of long-term care in the state of Kentucky. Demonstrates a knowledge and respect of religious beliefs/practices of the faith groups which might potentially become residents of/employees of the facilities as outlined by Title VI of the civil rights code and maintains a good rapport with clergy from various faith traditions. Demonstrates a high level of confidentiality.

JOB ROLE

• Recognize your role as part of the QAPI efforts of your organization.
• Attend trainings to build understanding and capacity to undertake QAPI work.
• Carry out QAPI roles and responsibilities as assigned.
• Follow established policies and procedures in support of QAPI efforts.
• Look for, and share with leadership, ideas for improvement in the organization.
• Communicate to leadership upon witnessing a positive outcome of a QAPI project or detecting barriers preventing project success.
• Support QAPI efforts both verbally and non-verbally (i.e., via actions and attitude), including adjusting performance and practice in accordance with QAPI initiatives and findings.

ESSENTIAL JOB FUNCTIONS

1. Consistently model and demonstrate excellence in customer service, with a constant focus on person-centered care/services delivery.
2. Ensures adherence to the mission and philosophy of the organization.
3. Ensures that the rights of residents entrusted to the organization are respected.
4. Provides pastoral care to residents, their families, visitors and staff to facilitate the healing process.
5. Completes a “Spiritual Assessment” of each new resident within 7 days of admission.
6. Visits residents a minimum of every 90 days and create a chaplain note in PCC.
7. Responds to special needs or requests of spiritual care for any new or current resident of the facility.
8. Plans, coordinates and facilitates chapel services, staff devotions and Bible studies on a regular schedule, either by leading these programs or by securing leadership of the program.
9. Participates in the development and implementation of facility policies and procedures when requested.
10. Maintains appropriate communication with site management and all staff members.
11. Attends staff/management meetings, respecting that the spiritual immediacy of the position may require absence from some.
12. Assists or implements the contact with the resident’s local church, as soon as possible upon admission, and change in health status or death.
13. Ensures that the spiritual needs of the facility are met on a 24-hour, 7 day a week basis through own service or that of assistant chaplains.
14. Actively participates in morning staff huddles, QAPI and orientation of new employees as a member of the interdisciplinary team.