Director Pastoral Spiritual Care

If you are unable to complete this application due to a disability, contact this employer to ask for an accommodation or an alternative application process. Director Pastoral Spiritual Care Full Time Notre Dame, IN, US 30+ days ago Requisition ID: 1064 Salary Range: $29.47 To $41.25 Hourly Sisters of the Holy Cross, Inc., has one (1) full-time salaried exempt Director of Pastoral/Spiritual position available. The Director of Pastoral/Spiritual Care serves the faith community of the Sisters of the Holy Cross in Notre Dame, IN. Schedule includes weekdays with periodic evenings and weekends. Essential Functions: l.Ensure that pastoral/spiritual care is available to each sister in Saint Mary's Convent. Serve as a resource for sisters in Rosary, Augusta, and All Saints Convents. 2.Visit current residents to establish a relationship. Provide an initial visit to each sister returning to Saint Mary's as a resident. 3.Create and maintain a list of spiritual directors available to the sisters and assist sisters in securing a director when appropriate. 4.Maintain positive relationships and on-going engagement with nursing staff and care partners to promote person centered living. 5.Integrate pastoral/spiritual care within the total care of residents by responding to requests for spiritual care and by participating in resident care conferences and daily morning huddles. 6.Provides orientation to pastoral/spiritual care to newly hired staff and continuing education regarding the spiritual dimension of care. 7.Plan and coordinate periodic retreat days with a speaker on topics of interest, during liturgical seasons or other times of the year. 8.Plan and coordinate the annual retreat, including offerings of directed retreat and off campus retreat as well as the conference retreat. 9.Coordinate services with the priest chaplain to provide residents in Saint Mary's Convent with pastoral visits and opportunities for the Sacrament of the Sick on a quarterly basis, as well as opportunities for the Sacraments of Reconciliation and Room Blessings. 10.Coordinate with religious superiors of the convents the planning for remembrances with friends and staff after a sister has died. 11. Coordinate ad-hoc committees as needed to plan, communicate and evaluate pastoral/spiritual care programs. 12.Orient and supervise volunteer chaplains who visit residents in the convents. 13.Design and implement processes to receive feedback related to spiritual care from those served. 14.Prepare and monitor an annual budget to support the spiritual care program and maintain fiscal oversight for expenditures. 15.Engage in regular meetings with the local superiors and consult with sisters to receive input and feedback. 16.When requested, assist sisters with end of life wishes and funeral planning. 17.Work in collaboration with the community leadership, the Liturgy Department and the Activities Coordinator in developing annual calendar of events. 18.Serve as a resource to the Chief Mission Officer and staff for individuals and departments in providing services such as staff retreats, in-services, etc. Qualities/Characteristics: l.Understands, embraces, and appreciates the mission, ministries, and history of the Sisters of the Holy Cross. As a partner in mission, implements and supports spiritual care to meet the needs of the individual sisters and the community as a whole. 2.Is an effective communicator in both written and oral communication. 3.Is personally flexible and adaptable in responding and meeting the needs of the sisters. Is present for community gatherings, liturgies, and social functions as needed. 4.Has the ability to work collaboratively. Minimum Qualifications: Education Bachelor's degree required. Master’s degree in theology, Pastoral Care or in a related field preferred. Clinical Pastoral Education (CPE) preferred or an openness to pursue training in a CPE Program. Participate in a peer supervision group. Knowledge and understanding of the Sacramental and Liturgical life of the Roman Catholic Church and the diverse spirituality among its members. An understanding of vowed religious life lived in community. Experience Minimum of three (3) years of pastoral/spiritual ministry required. Experience working with the elderly preferred. Responsibility Normally is given scope of task to be completed and allowed to take necessary steps to achieve desired results upon supervisory approval. Failure to follow proper procedures could result in financial loss and/or reflect negatively on the Congregation. Personal Interaction Work requires giving/getting information while maintaining a cooperative and harmonious atmosphere. Requires communication with those within and outside the organization. Maintains confidentiality. Work requires practical knowledge of sophisticated office equipment including computer, scanner, fax, and copier. Excellent web search skills are required. Must be familiar with the following software programs: MS Word, MS Excel, MS Outlook, MS Power Point, YouTube and have the capacity to learn AV equipment and new programs as necessary. Hazards or Fatigue Ordinary care and caution must be exercised while performing work activities. Occasional muscle fatigue, eyestrain, backache and headache may be present after prolonged activity. Respect and follow visitation restrictions and quarantine notices when posted. Planning and Organizing Works both on a day-to-day plan and a long-term project plan. Schedules routine tasks, taking into account any accumulated backlog. Anticipates daily workflow. Awareness that flexibility is required if a crisis or other priorities for the sisters arise. Budgeting Ability to prepare, analyze variances, and interpret financial budget information for annual budget. #J-18808-Ljbffr ADP, Inc.