What are the responsibilities and job description for the Director of Spiritual Services position at Front Porch Communities and Services?
San Francisco Towers
JOB SUMMARY
Under the direction of the Executive Director, the Director of Spiritual Life Services is responsible for developing a program that provides spiritual support and guidance to the residents. This ministry is grounded in the values of compassion, inclusiveness and empowerment for growth and extends a ministry of pastoral care and spiritual formation to all residents regardless of religious affiliation and belief (or non-belief).
ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS
Include the following. Other duties may be assigned as necessary.
- Provides quality Customer Service efficiently to residents, families, co-workers and vendors in a manner to ensure satisfaction.
- Coordinates speakers and musicians for the existing worship service in Independent Living. Coordinates other worship services in other areas as deemed necessary by the Executive Director and residents. Plans and leads worship "as needed" and deemed appropriate.
- Makes regular visits to residents in skilled nursing and develops a spiritual care visitation program for that area that utilizes the community's residents and outside volunteers. Visits Independent Living / Assisted Living residents in their homes for spiritual counsel by request. Visits hospitalized residents.
- Provides a ministry of supportive presence to residents and staff experiencing crisis.
- Assists family members (or other responsible parties) and staff in planning and leading memorial services as requested.
- Develops a way to perform a spiritual needs assessment of new residents and in process shares with residents the spiritual care resources available to them at the community and in the immediate area.
- Keeps records of assessments and pastoral care interventions; tracks 1-1visits (by self and volunteers) in skilled care for activities charting; participates in care-plan meetings as appropriate; receives and disseminates needs and information around pastoral care with other staff members as appropriate. Is available for consultation on ethical issues in decisions facing staff and residents.
- Creates programs around spirituality and spiritual growth (in consultation with other programming staff) for residents. Leads discussion groups and / or support groups. Coordinates Bible studies or other spiritual / religious activities led by residents or outside volunteers.
- Provides ways of observing religious holidays for non-dominant religious groups present in residents and staff.
- Serves as a liaison to clergy in surrounding area for the purpose of encouraging visits with and support of residents, and encouraging participation in providing worship experiences at the community.
- Performs other duties as assigned.
JOB REQUIREMENTS and QUALIFICATIONS
To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill and / or abilities required. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform essential functions.
PHYSICAL DEMANDS and WORK ENVIRONMENT
The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.
The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.
Front Porch is an Equal Opportunity Employer. We support all aspects of diversity and provide equal employment opportunity to all employees and applicants without regard to race, color, religion, sex, marital status, national origin, age, sexual orientation, disability or status as a veteran in accordance with the applicable nondiscrimination laws. Final candidates must successfully complete a pre-employment physical, physical abilities test, drug screen and Department of Justice Criminal background clearance.
