PRINCIPAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES

1. Assist in the total program of all religious activities and opportunities offered by the agency as well as those offered in cooperation with various churches and/or other church agencies. 
2. Conduct ISP (Individualized Spiritual Plan) interviews with new residents within 30 days of arrival on campus. Review and input the information, sharing pastoral concerns regarding individual youth with the director. Collect statistical information from the comparison of intake interview with discharge interview.
3. Assist in providing worship services that are sensitive to the varied religious backgrounds of all residents and staff. This may include, but is not limited to, assisting in the creation and running of Powerpoint/Easy Worship media, gathering materials, setting up for worship and closing down afterwards, delivering an appropriate sermon or devotional that is consistent with United Methodist Doctrine. (Whenever it works in the weekly schedule.)
4. Assist in maintaining good relationships with pastors, congregations and personnel. Present a positive understanding of the mission of the agency when speaking to outside groups.
5. Assist or lead in providing special programs and activities to increase youth and staff spiritual knowledge. Specifically, these would include small group gatherings, and campus-wide programs and activities like holiday celebrations either at the home or in the Sulphur community.
6. Implementation of programming and curriculum as deemed appropriate by the Director of Pastoral Care.
7. To assume other responsibilities as requested.

QUALIFICATIONS

This person is one who is knowledgeable about the Bible and theology. Regardless of personal theological background is able and committed to articulate the Wesleyan theology of grace in the work setting. High integrity, reliability and kindness are readily discerned in daily interactions with this person. 

The ideal candidate would also have an understanding of the role and confidentiality of pastoral counseling in the overall treatment goals of the facility. Familiarity with the effects of trauma on development is a plus.

CHARACTERISTICS

1. Must have a fundamental love for children and a desire to be an agent for change in their lives.
2. Must possess a strong sense of personal authority, maturity and integrity for leadership role with staff and youth.
3. Must be able to function as a team member and be able to receive direction from others.
4. Must function with high integrity and accountability for time and job duties.
5. Must be able to self-motivate to complete tasks as are appropriate for the office of Pastoral Care.
6. Must be a detail-oriented person, with abilities to prioritize and think through projects to completion.
7. Must present one’s self in a professional manner and maintain mature relationships with those in positions of authority, other staff, and with children.

EMPLOYMENT PROVISION TIME

Time on Duty: 12-20 hours per week

Salary: As provided for in Annual Budget

FLSA Exemption: Non-exempt

Benefits: As provided by LUMCFS.

DISCLAIMER

The foregoing description is not intended to be construed as an exhaustive list of all responsibilities, skills, efforts, or working conditions associated with the job. It is intended to be an accurate reflection of the general nature and level of the job.