Chaplain

Description C haplain The Center for Elders’ Independence is a PACE (Program of All-Inclusive Care for the elderly) organization that uses an interdisciplinary team approach to care planning and care implementation for the purpose of providing high quality, affordable, integrated health care services to the elderly, including an Adult Day Health Center, and promoting autonomy, quality of life and the ability of individuals to live in their communities.   The Position : Under the direction of the Director of Behavioral Health , an d in coordination with program staff, the Chaplain provides spiritual/pastoral support in accordance with ongoing wishes and needs of program participants, family, caregivers, and staff at assigned centers. The annual pay range for the Chaplain position at Center for Elders’ Independence is $65,769 to $98,654. Placement within the range is determined based on job-related factors such as relevant experience, skills, abilities, internal equity, and market data, consistent with CEI’s annual compensation review and established compensation practices. DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES: Provide s spiritual/pastoral support in accordance with ongoing wishes and needs of the participant and family/caregivers across the CEI continuum of care. Supports Palliative Care and Hospice Programs goals and outcomes. Prepares report regarding participant encounters and referrals of pastoral services. In partnership with staff , assist s /counsel s participants/families in advance care planning end of life care decisions . Serve s as a resource for other team members, and be available to coordinate with other spiritual care providers the participant /family may have identified . Plan s , assist s with, and conduct s interfaith worship, prayer services, memorial services, and other group activities. Educate s interdisciplinary teams on spiritual needs of older adults and serve as a resource on spirituality and related pastoral concerns. Offer s participants/families of different philosophies and religious beliefs opportunities to discuss and share their thoughts, feelings, beliefs, and values. Document s counseling provided in the participant's medical record. Work s with other professionals in resolving spiritual/pastoral/ethical issues. Work s in a team approach with members of the IDT to evaluate participant/family response to care. Develop s and work s in collaboration with community religious representatives to provide continuity of spiritual care to participants. Acts as a resource to staff for bereavement support. Participate s in Behavior Health and Interdisciplinary Care Team meetings and assist in developing and reviewing care plans . Supports strategic planning to integrate spiritual care and services across Centers . Leads spiritual groups and makes presentations on spiritual care services . Proactively communicates with participants and families about spiritual care services . In…