Employment Type:

　　Full time

　　Shift:

　　Description:

　　CHAPLAIN

　　Location: Multiple PACE CENTERS throughout the Philadelphia area

　　Status: Full time

　　Shift: Mon - Fri 8 - 5 but may work other hours as needed for end-of-life support

　　Incentives: 1st Day Health Benefits

　　Position Purpose:

　　Provides Spiritual Care within his/her local ministry, addressing the spiritual needs of patients, participants, families, and colleagues, with a particular focus on spiritual distress, grief support, crisis intervention, and support during significant life changes. As a fully integrated member of the inter-disciplinary health care team with professional expertise in Spiritual Care, works alongside other care givers, conducting spiritual assessments and designing spiritual care interventions responding specifically to the spiritual needs of those served. Develops, conducts, and participates in spiritual care programming, prayer and memorial services, to promote healthy PACE communities and sacred environments while facilitating the inclusion of faith leaders from churches, synagogues, and mosques, etc. in the provision of Spiritual Care for their members, as appropriate. Reports to the Manager of Spiritual Care and also to an immediate ministry site supervisor. The following essential functions do not preclude the possible addition of other duties as well.

　　Position Details:

　　PACE (Programs of all-inclusive care for elders) programs offer continuous, quality care to the elderly, allowing them the independence of living at home. Nursing home-eligible elders aged 55+ who enroll in Trinity Health PACE programs receive comprehensive whole-person care from an interdisciplinary team of experts who collaborate with participants and their families in a shared-decision-making model of care, focused improving participants’ health in mind, body and spirit. Participant care is primarily center-based during the day with additional care team support at home, as needed.

　　The chaplain’s work will primarily be done in Trinity Health PACE centers in the Philadelphia area. However, visits to hospitals, homes and nursing homes will be required as needed.

　　What you will do:

　　Makes available, delivers, and facilitates transformative Spiritual Care experiences to TH PACE participants and their loved ones across the healthcare continuum with additional colleague care support as needed.

　　Ensures that the religious beliefs, practices, and values of our culturally diverse population are honored and respected within the total healing process.

　　Implements systems and processes to assess religious and spiritual needs, including needs for ethics consultation, and provides interventions or referrals based on the assessed needs.

　　Makes timely, professional observations of apparent outcomes of Spiritual Care provided and adjusts the continued provision of Spiritual Care as needed.

　　Facilitates opportunities for interfaith or specific faith meditation, prayer, worship, and as appropriate participation in religious sacraments, sometime in collaboration with clergy or ministers from outside communities. Contributes to maintaining appropriate sacred space.

　　Documents in the electronic medical record professional Spiritual Care assessments (e.g., assessment of "spiritual distress") as determined, interventions as provided, and outcomes as observed with appropriate plans of care.

　　In collaboration with the Spiritual Care Manager, measures, evaluates, and improves functional processes of Spiritual Care for effectiveness in accordance with approved Mission Integration strategy and tactics connected to achieving system-wide priority objectives.

　　Integrates the Spiritual Care dimension of healing of those served as a full, clinical member of the inter-disciplinary healthcare team.

　　Promotes and implements programs of workplace spirituality for and with colleagues in collaboration with the Spiritual Care Manager and the Mission Leader.

　　Plans and implements programs of ongoing personal self-care and formation to achieve and maintain a healthy work-life balance and resiliency.

　　Fosters the provision of generalized Spiritual Care to those served (e.g., screening for Spiritual Distress and responding to signs of spiritual distress, etc.) by non-Spiritual Care colleagues via programs of Spiritual Care education and direct modeling of Spiritual Care practices.

　　Minimum Qualifications:

　　Master's degree in Theology, Religion, Spiritual Care or Spirituality, and/or equivalent combination of education and experience.

　　One (1) to three (3) years of Spiritual Care experience, including Clinical Pastoral Education, is required. An equivalent combination of experience may be considered.

　　Chaplaincy or Spiritual Care ministry experience in the healthcare field is preferred.

　　Board Certified Chaplain strongly preferred via one of the following licensing groups: APC, CASC, NACC, and NAJC, which includes completion of a master’s degree as required by one of the certifying agencies from a Council for Higher Education Accreditation (CHEA) academic institution with completion of 4 units (1600 hours) of ACPE accredited Spiritual Care education, and faith-based endorsement as recognized by one of the certifying agencies.

　　Experience providing end of life care and providing grief counseling are strongly preferred.

　　Ability to plan, develop, and implement programs for meeting the spiritual needs of participants/families throughout the care continuum and life cycle for improving the health of our communities.

　　Strong oral and written communication skills in the primary language of the workplace (English) as well as the ability to present effectively before groups. Must be able to communicate effectively using clinical/medical terminology.

　　Ability to learn and proficiently utilize Microsoft Office suite and other relevant software programs.

　　Must be comfortable operating in a collaborative, shared leadership environment.

　　Must possess a personal presence that is characterized by a sense of honesty, integrity, and caring with the ability to inspire.

　　Must be able to set and organize own work priorities and adapt to them as they change frequently. Must be able to work concurrently on a variety of tasks/projects in an environment that may be stressful with individuals having diverse personalities and work styles.

　　Must be able to travel with a local community across a continuum of care to the various Trinity Health sites (10-50%) as needed.

　　Position Highlights and Benefits:

　　Comprehensive benefit packages available, including 1st Day medical coverage, dental, vision, paid time off, 403B and educational assistance.

　　Access to wages earned daily through Daily Pay.

　　Ability to earn incentives through our Employee Referral program.

　　Warm and supportive environment with a truly patient-centered focus.

　　Comprehensive Orientation and professional development opportunities

　　Ministry/Facility

　　Trinity Health PACE programs are nationally recognized for providing high quality, comprehensive care in the communities we serve. We are one of the largest PACE providers in the country and a part of Trinity Health, which is one of the largest not for profit, faith-based health care systems in the nation.

　　At our PACE centers, seniors receive clinical and rehabilitation therapy and build relationships with doctors, nurses and fellow participants – all under one roof.

　　We serve together in the spirit of the Gospel as a compassionate and transforming healing presence within our communities.

　　Our core values: Reverence, Commitment to Those who are Experiencing Poverty, , Safety, Justice, Stewardship, Integrity.

　　Our Commitment to Diversity and Inclusion

　　Trinity Health is one of the largest not-for-profit, Catholic healthcare systems in the nation. Built on the foundation of our Mission and Core Values, we integrate diversity, equity, and inclusion in all that we do. Our colleagues have different lived experiences, customs, abilities, and talents. Together, we become our best selves. A diverse and inclusive workforce provides the most accessible and equitable care for those we serve. Trinity Health is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, status as a protected veteran, or any other status protected by law.

　　Our Commitment to Diversity and Inclusion

　　Trinity Health is a family of 115,000 colleagues and nearly 26,000 physicians and clinicians across 25 states. Because we serve diverse populations, our colleagues are trained to recognize the cultural beliefs, values, traditions, language preferences, and health practices of the communities that we serve and to apply that knowledge to produce positive health outcomes. We also recognize that each of us has a different way of thinking and perceiving our world and that these differences often lead to innovative solutions.

　　Our dedication to diversity includes a unified workforce (through training and education, recruitment, retention, and development), commitment and accountability, communication, community partnerships, and supplier diversity.

　　EOE including disability/veteran