Director of Mission & Pastoral Care

At St. Mary's health Care Center (A Covenant Health Affiliate), we’re committed to being a skilled, knowledgeable, and reassuring presence for every person who comes to us for care. Providing patient-focused care is a genuine calling and a sacred trust for us. If you have a heart for bringing your best to each individual interaction you have, we invite you to join us.

Our work environment includes:

• Safe work environment
• Lively atmosphere
• Flexible working hours

POSITION SUMMARY: Member of Administrative Team; Full-time position (35 hr.)

The Director serves two major functions to provide spiritual support to all members of the St. Mary Health Care Center including residents, family members and staff, and to work with administration and stag to fulfill the mission of: “Bringing the ‘Miracle of LOVE to All through Compassionate Care,” being a visible sign of the healing ministry of the Catholic Church to the Worcester community.

QUALIFICATIONS:

• Bachelors degree in theology/Spirituality; Masters preferred;
• Strong commitment to the elderly, understanding of the spiritual issues facing them;
• Experience in a pastoral care and mission effectiveness capacity in a health care setting;
• Must be a Roman Catholic in good standing with an ecclesiastical endorsement required
• Recent education in Pastoral Care or Ministry – related areas, or comparable experiences relevant to the position;
• 2 units of Clinical Pastoral Education;
• Ability to relate well and effectively communicate with a broad range of personnel and other constituents;
• Commitment to the mission of Catholic health care, knowledge and commitment to the social and ethical teachings of the Catholic Church.
• Evidence of continual updating in theology and Catholic Church TheoryDUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:

Pastoral/Spiritual Care:

• Visit residents upon admission and assess their spiritual needs
• Assure regular visits to each resident;
• Coordinate visits for appropriate religious personnel including priests, ministers, rabbis, and lay ministers/visitors;
• Provide comfort and spiritual support of residents, their families, and staff, especially during times of crisis;
• Prepare/coordinate religious services, to include Mass, Sacraments, other Worship Services, Healing Services, Memorial Services, etc., to meet the spiritual needs of all residents;
• Provide hospitality for visits clergy;
• Attend the wake and funeral of all residents and participate in the service at the request of the resident or family members;
• Coordinate “Celebrate Life: Music and Harp Therapy, a Window on the Spirit” addressing the needs of those with Alzheimer’s Disease and other dementias;
• Develops and coordinates end-of-life care program and educational programs on Ethical Religious Directives;
• Attends the interdisciplinary care meetings and sets goals for meeting the spiritual needs of the residents;
• Maintains department documentation and assures consistency with the CHS Spiritual Care Standards.

Mission Integration:

• Develops and participates in orientation of new staff, including orientation to spiritual care services, the mission and values of St. Mary Health Care Center, and Ethical and Religious directives;
• Provides ongoing education on the mission and values statement for St. Mary Health Care;
• Develops and implements a mission integration plan based on the periodic Mission Assessment;
• Coordinates Mission Effectiveness Committee and “Make a Difference” program to foster the daily living of our mission statement and goals.
• Serves as a liaison with local parishes, churches and other agencies;
• Serves as a member of CHS Pastoral Care Committee, Mission Integration Committee and Ethics Committee.
• Serves as liaison with Covenant in matters related to pastoral care, mission and ethics.
• Directs department activities. Recruits, prepares, assigns and supervises Volunteers for spiritual care activities;
• Every St. Mary Health Care employee is required to abide by the Standards of Conduct and to report any activity that appears to violate the Standards of Conduct.
• As a St. Mary Health Care employee, I agree to perform my duties in a way that supports the values and mission of St. Mary and the standards of conduct which are the basis of the organizational integrity program.

Covenant Health Mission Statement

We are a Catholic health ministry, providing healing and care for the whole person, in service to all in our communities.

Our Core Values:

Compassion

We show respect, caring and sensitivity towards all, honoring the dignity of each person, especially the poor, vulnerable and suffering.

Integrity

We promote justice and ethical behavior, and responsibly steward our human, financial and environmental resources.

Collaboration

We work in partnership, dialogue and shared purpose to create healthy communities.

Excellence

We deliver all services with the highest level of quality, while seeking creative innovation.

Applicants, employees and former employees are protected from employment discrimination based on race, color, religion, sex (including pregnancy, sexual orientation, or gender identity), national origin, age (40 or older), disability, and genetic information (including family medical history).

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Job Type: Full-time

Pay: $54,000.00 - $68,000.00 per year

Benefits:

• Dental insurance
• Employee assistance program
• Flexible schedule
• Flexible spending account
• Health insurance
• Health savings account
• Life insurance
• Paid time off
• Parental leave
• Professional development assistance
• Retirement plan
• Vision insurance

Education:

• Bachelor's (Required)

Experience:

• Mission Integration: 1 year (Required)
• Spiritual Care: 1 year (Required)

Ability to Relocate:

• Worcester, MA 01610: Relocate before starting work (Required)

Work Location: In person

Salary : $54,000 - $68,000