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Salary: 21.52-32.28 USD

Facility: St. Catherine Laboure SNF Post Acute

Shift: Shift 1

Status: Per Diem FTE: 0.080000

Bargaining Unit: ACE Associates

Exempt from Overtime: Exempt: No

Work Schedule: Days with Call Weekend and Holiday Rotation

Hours:

9:00am - 12:00pm as needed - times could vary - Up to 10 hours a week as needed

Summary:

Under the direction of the Vice President Mission Integration, the Pastoral Minister ministers to clients, residents, patients, families, and associates in regard to religious/spiritual beliefs and emotional well-being. As an integral member of the multidisciplinary team, and following the lead of Certified Clinical Chaplains , the Pastoral Minister provides spiritual and emotional support for clients/residents/patients, families, and staff within the context of illness, suffering, loss, and death. Pastoral Ministers receive referrals, completes Spiritual Assessments and documentation, as well as provide on-going ministry in Home and Community Based Care. The Pastoral Minister receives referrals and/or handoffs from the Certified Clinical Chaplains through department communications. Travel to patient's homes will be required.

Responsibilities:

EDUCATION

+ Master's Degree in Pastoral Ministry or related field required

+ Two (2) units of Clinical Pastoral Education, preferred

+ Ecclesiastical Endorsements -

+ Must be in good standing to serve as a pastoral minister according to the code of ethics for spiritual care professionals and the standards of practice for professional chaplains.Should the pastoral minister characterize or hold themselves out to be a member of any religious clergy, he or she must be held as a member in good standing of same religious clergy or order at all times while employed at Catholic Health.

+ Completion of four (4) units of Clinical Pastoral Education (CPE) within one (1) year required

+ Chaplain certification by professional national certifying agency for chaplaincy

+ Certification obtained within two (2) years after completion of CPE required

EXPERIENCE

+ A Pastoral Minister of the Catholic faith is preferred, with pastoral experience marked by demonstrated grasp of both the complexity of health care as a business and the unique moral, ethical and social expectations placed on the health care provider who claims a Catholic identity

+ Well-formed in Catholic tradition, knowledge of Catholic theology and Catholic social teaching

+ At least ten (10) years of experience in one or more of the following are recommended: health care, education, mission or spiritual care

KNOWLEDGE, SKILL AND ABILITY

+ High level of interpersonal, facilitative and communication skills

+ Strong theological reflection skills

+ Strong conflict resolution and crisis intervention skills

+ Commitment to Ethical and Religious Directives for Catholic Health Care Services

+ Exhibits strong pastoral identity

+ Strong emotional and spiritual maturity

+ Ability to maintain professional and personal confidentiality and HIPAA regulations

+ Flexibility in work hours, programs and services

+ Ability to work well as part of an interdisciplinary team

+ Strong verbal and written communication skills

+ Ability to utilize computer for documentation, communication and preparation ofmaterial for ministry

+ Presentation and teaching skills

+ Ability to lead and coordinate prayer/Communion services

+ Ability to provide group facilitation and critical incident stress management

+ Knowledge of Advance Directives policy and ability to facilitate discussion with participant/family

WORKING CONDITIONS

ENVIRONMENT

+ Normal heat, light space, and safe working environment; typical of most office jobs

+ Clinical area of workplace

+ Potentially visiting clients/patients in their home (Home Care)

+ Potential exposure to pets in the home setting

+ Travel between sites may be required

REQNUMBER: 39787