Hybrid Administrative and Transitional Care Chaplain bei Virginia Mennonite Retirement Community, Inc.

Description

 This position is responsible for providing pastoral care for VMRC residents, with primary assignment to residents and patients in Transitional Care. In collaboration with the Independent Living Chaplain, this position is responsible for the planning and leadership of worship services on Sunday mornings, Sunday vespers services, special services, and other spiritual/emotional wellness programming needs offered on campus. Supports the Supportive Living Chaplain for Complete Living Care’s special services. Serves as a backup for other pastoral care team members. Helps discover spiritual ministry gifts of residents, staff and the broader community and develops plans to utilize them in enriching VMRC’s spiritual life. Serves as a team member of the Wellness and Enrichment service line and supports this team as needed. Engages regularly with Independent Living Leadership team to become aware of and respond to resident needs. 

Requirements

•  Models a Christian lifestyle that expresses a dynamic personal relationship with Jesus Christ. 
• Theological education equivalent to 3 years of seminary study. Additional training in behavioral health/counseling and Clinical Pastoral Education preferred. 
• Minimum of 3 years of experience in pastoral care, counseling, prayer, teaching, preaching, worship leading and administration required. 
• Affirmed by a congregation/denomination that they have these gifts (ordained, licensed, and/or qualified for either). Demonstrates a passion for working with senior adults. 
• Must be self-motivated with a pleasant personality, creativity, good communication, and listening skills. 
• Must be able to work collaboratively with the Pastoral Care Team and as a member of VMRC’s Wellness and Enrichment team. 
• Must possess computer experience with ability to use Word, Excel and Outlook. 
• Must possess a command of the English language, both written and spoken. Must be self-motivated and possess the ability to work independently with minimal supervision 

A. Essential Functions

1. Coordinates and provides pastoral care to VMRC residents and patients in Transitional Care.

a. Implements one-on-one visitations.

b. Works closely with the Transitional Care Leadership Team to identify residents wanting and needing visitation.

c. Provides spiritual support to family members of Transitional Care patients.

d. Attends Patient Care Plan meetings if appropriate.

e. Provides end of life care for patients in Transitional Care.

f. Communicates with and supports resident’s and patient’s primary pastoral/congregation connection if applicable.

g. Focuses on visibility in Transitional Care and all across campus and remains available for informal contacts with residents in various campus settings as well as attends campus functions when appropriate.

h. Leads the Volunteer Chaplain program for Transitional Care including scheduling, communicating and assessment of the program.

2. Collaborates with the Independent Living Chaplain to coordinate and lead the planning of Sunday morning worship services.    

a. Actively participates by worship leading along with Pastoral Care Colleagues. Occasionally preaches and/or serves as song leader as gifted.

b. Collaborates with the Independent Living Chaplain to recruit and schedule speakers for Sunday morning worship by maintaining a list of resource persons for worship and Bible Study events.

c. Collaborates with Independent Living Chaplain to recruit and schedule song leaders, special music, greeters, musicians, etc. for Sunday morning worship by maintaining a list of resource persons for worship and Bible Study events.

d. Evaluates each service and records evaluations.

3. Supports the IL Chaplain in the planning of Sunday vespers services.

a. Confirms all vesper programs and maintains calendar of programs. Communicates programs to The Junction and K4.

b. Shares the staffing responsibilities of Sunday Vesper services with the Independent Living Chaplain.

4. Shares the staffing responsibilities of Elder Exchange with the Independent Living Chaplain.

5. Collaborates with the Independent Living Chaplain to lead, coordinate and implement the planning of special all-campus services.

6. Participates in memorial services as requested.

7. Contacts the family of deceased Transitional Care patients with expression of sympathy.

8. Occasionally leads Bible studies across campus.

9. Assists with pastoral care needs of VMRC residents outside of Transitional Care as needed.

10. Lead the Eastern Mennonite Seminary Clinical Pastoral Education (CPE) internship on VMRC campus to include coordinating, mentoring, supervising and evaluating the intern experience.

11. Meets regularly with the Pastoral Care Team for mutual support, coordination, sharing opportunities and issue resolution.

12. Provides VP of Wellness and Enrichment with data on the work of the Pastoral Care team.

13. Acts as an emotional wellness ambassador for residents.

a. Engage with residents across campus and with Pastoral Care team to identify spiritual care and emotional wellness needs.

b. Design programming or support services for the resident population, i.e. caregiver support grounds, grief support groups, and guest speakers.

c. Collaborates with Pastoral Care team to assign responsibilities.

14. Serves as a back up to other Pastoral Care team as needed.

15. Meet with the VP of Wellness and Enrichment monthly.

16. Participates in Wellness and Enrichment meetings, typically twice/month.

B. Personal and Professional Development

1. Prepares an annual plan of action with measurable and time limited goals to assess performance.

2. Assumes responsibility for and participates in staff development (professional growth) and training to remain knowledgeable of market and industry trends, competitors and best practices for non-profit CCRC’s.

a. Participates in VMRC required education.

b. Attends professional educational events and association meeting related to areas of responsibility as determined by supervisor and/or minimally one per year.          

C. Leadership

1. Builds Effective Relationships

a. This leader makes people feel like they are valued and important to the success of the organization.

b. This leader offers positive recognition for a job well done.

c. This leader seems to care for people on a personal level.     

 d. This leader encourages the growth and development of others.

e. This leader manages his or her own emotions well.

2. Grows and Develops the Team

a. This leader effectively motivates his / her team.

b. This leader is trusted by the team.

c. This leader proactively communicates important information to the team.

d. This leader sets clear expectations for accomplishing organizational goals.

e. This leader provides feedback to others about their performance (team's accountability).

3. Performance

a. This leader sets performance goals for himself / herself and reaches them (accountability).

b. This leader is passionate and enthusiastic about his / her own work.

c. This leader demonstrates high personal energy levels (commitment, drive, initiative, tenacity, and persistence).

d. This leader is focused on the resident's well-being and quality of life.

e. This leader actively demonstrates the organization's mission, vision, and values.

4. Leads Change

a. This leader is willing to take risks and experiment.

b. This leader is an agent of change in the organization.

c. This leader is open to solving old problems new ways.

d. This leader welcomes diverse points of view.

e. This leader encourages creativity and innovation.       

D. General

1. Complies with all VMRC and departmental policies & guidelines in a conscientious manner.

2. Actively engages residents in a meaningful, positive and compassionate manner while ensuring an environment of resident centered respect and appreciation.

3. Maintains confidentiality of all resident care and protected health information. Reports known or suspected incidents of unauthorized disclosure of confidential information to supervisor or designee.

4. Handles responsibility and maintains a positive, professional & collaborative working relationship with residents, families, administration, peers and co-workers.

5. Uses correct body mechanics to prevent injury to self, residents and other staff.

6. Assumes responsibility for and actively participates in staff development (professional growth) and continuing education to keep skills and required certification(s) up-to-date.

7. Demonstrates computer skills necessary to complete job tasks/responsibilities.

8. Attends all required in-services and department staff meetings.

9. Follows emergency and evacuation procedures.

10. Performs other duties as assigned by supervisor.        

Summary of Physical, Sensory, Environmental and Other Requirements Needed to

Perform the Essential Functions of this Job

A. Physical Demands

The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to talk and hear normal as well as soft tones. This position is very active role that would require frequent standing, walking, bending, kneeling, stooping, sitting, crouching, grasping, and reaching above head. The employee must occasionally lift or move objects weighing 25 pounds as well as pushing/pulling up to 50 pounds. Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision, distance vision, color vision, peripheral vision, depth perception and the ability to adjust focus. Required to work extended periods of time at a video display terminal.

Requirements for emergency situations are defined by service line expectations and may differ based on the nature of the emergency.

B. Work Environment

The normal work environment is inside, however occasionally will require outside work that could result in marked changes in temperatures. While performing the duties of this job, the employee is occasionally exposed to dust, fumes, odors and airborne particles in a nursing care setting, with limited exposure to biological and chemical hazards, and mechanical equipment.

C. Position Type/Expected Hours of Work

This position operates in an office setting, in resident apartments, and worship venues. This role routinely uses standard office equipment such as computers, phones, photocopiers, filing cabinets and fax machines.

D. Supervisor Responsibility

This position does not have supervisory responsibilities and does not have authority to determine who can access confidential information. The position has leadership responsibilities for pastoral care oversight.

E. Access to Confidential Information

This position has access to limited patient/resident medical records and no access to personnel records of staff.