What are the responsibilities and job description for the Pastoral Care Director position at Saint Therese?
Be part of the Saint Therese difference! Saint Therese at St. Mary of the Woods is looking for an experienced Pastoral Care Director - Chaplain to join our dedicated team! St. Mary of the Woods was built with a deep Catholic foundation, and it has an impeccable reputation for quality care in the marketplace. Built in 2005, it has 179 total units with 81 independent living apartments, 48 assisted living apartments and 50 rooms in skilled nursing and transitional care. It is a five-star facility licensed by Medicare and Medicaid, recognized as a 2024 Best Nursing Home by U.S. News and World Report and is open to people of any faith tradition.
A Pastoral Care Director Is Responsible For
Education: Bachelor's or Master's degree in Theology, Pastoral Studies or related field experience desired. Completion of the Clinical Pastoral Experience (CPE) desired.
Experience: 5 years working in Pastoral Ministry in a health care setting required.
Special Knowledge, Skills And Abilities
Saint Therese is a faith-based, nonprofit company with 60 years of experience caring for those in need. We have a long and storied history of prioritizing the needs of both our residents and staff in order to allow them to live well. We take pride our person-centered approach of warmth and community in the continuum of care by embracing our values: Welcoming, Heartfelt Purpose, Do the Right Thing, Respect, Collaboration, Stewardship, and Fun.
We have four senior communities in Minnesota including Brooklyn Park, Corcoran, Shoreview, and Woodbury; the IHM Senior Living Community in Monroe, Michigan, and our two locations in Ohio: St. Mary of the Woods and Westlake. All communities are rich with thoughtful amenities and support. Our compassionate services also reach seniors living in the broader Twin Cities area through home care, outpatient therapies and wellness programs.
Saint Therese is an equal opportunity employer, and all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, pregnancy, age, national origin, disability status, genetic information, protected veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by law.
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A Pastoral Care Director Is Responsible For
- Provide spiritual support and guidance while walking alongside residents, family members, and team members in their faith journey within a Continuum of Care Community setting.
- Work closely as a valued member of the interdisciplinary team that creates valuable moments when providing support and meeting the needs and interests of individuals with acute challenges, hospice focus, palliative care and dementia based diagnosis.
Education: Bachelor's or Master's degree in Theology, Pastoral Studies or related field experience desired. Completion of the Clinical Pastoral Experience (CPE) desired.
Experience: 5 years working in Pastoral Ministry in a health care setting required.
Special Knowledge, Skills And Abilities
- The interpersonal skills needed to work with distressed and anxious residents, families and staff.
- The communication skills necessary to counsel residents, families, and staff.
- The analytical ability to assess patients spiritual needs and sense of well-being and find appropriate solutions to resident problems.
- A commitment to those experiencing anguish and distress.
- A commitment to excellence in customer service. Always kind, warm and welcoming displaying Christ like values.
- Comfortable with prayer and spirituality.
- Proficient computer skills including MS Office.
- Competitive wages with credit for experience
- Healthcare, dental, and vision for staff scheduled 60 hours/pay period
- Health Savings Account/Flexible Spending Account options
- Employer paid Basic Life Insurance for staff scheduled 60 hours/pay period
- Generous vacation plan, earned sick time, and paid disability leave
- 403b with company match
- Tuition Discount Opportunities and Scholarships
- Employee Discount Program
- Pet Insurance
- Same Day Pay with UKG Wallet
- Opportunities for growth and career advancement
Saint Therese is a faith-based, nonprofit company with 60 years of experience caring for those in need. We have a long and storied history of prioritizing the needs of both our residents and staff in order to allow them to live well. We take pride our person-centered approach of warmth and community in the continuum of care by embracing our values: Welcoming, Heartfelt Purpose, Do the Right Thing, Respect, Collaboration, Stewardship, and Fun.
We have four senior communities in Minnesota including Brooklyn Park, Corcoran, Shoreview, and Woodbury; the IHM Senior Living Community in Monroe, Michigan, and our two locations in Ohio: St. Mary of the Woods and Westlake. All communities are rich with thoughtful amenities and support. Our compassionate services also reach seniors living in the broader Twin Cities area through home care, outpatient therapies and wellness programs.
Saint Therese is an equal opportunity employer, and all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, pregnancy, age, national origin, disability status, genetic information, protected veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by law.
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