What are the responsibilities and job description for the Chaplain position at Valley Hope Association?
CHAPLAIN: Full-Time (7:30am - 4:30pm)
Valley Hope of Atchison is searching for an experienced and passionate person to join our team in the key role of Chaplain.
Here, the work of every team member matters. The work we do every day saves lives and builds hope for the future. Valley Hope of Atchison, located just northwest of Kansas City, has provided residential drug and alcohol addiction treatment services since 1972.
Our work is mission-driven, supported by a strong culture of teamwork and a compassionate environment that is the foundation of the Valley Hope organization. Come join our team and see for yourself why we had the highest employment satisfaction score throughout all of Valley Hope!
EDUCATION & EXPERIENCE
Required:
- Ordination by, or licensure from, a recognized ecclesiastical body that ensures pastoral privilege.
- One (1) year of experience in pastoral ministry
- CPR certification.
BENEFITS:
- Affordable health, dental, and vision insurance
- Tuition Assistance
- Student Loan Repayment
- Public Student Loan Forgiveness (PSLF) Eligible Employer
- 8 Paid Holidays (Including 1 Personal Holiday)
- PTO – Up to 27 Days per year based on years of service
- Paid Parental Leave
- 401(k) Retirement Plan with employer match
- Health Saving and Flexible Spending Accounts
- Employee Assistance Program
- And much more!
JOB SUMMARY:
- Performs assessments of patient’s spiritual needs, motivations, and background; prepares spiritual histories for patient summaries and treatment records.
- Provides pastoral counseling and spiritual care to patients in support of their substance abuse treatment plans; provides pastoral support to family and support members as needed.
- Records treatment activities and patient observations in patient records accurately and timely; completes paperwork requirements as needed in an accurate and timely manner.
- Participates on a multi-disciplinary treatment team to develop and implement treatment plans.
- Chaplain communicates with clinical and medical staff regarding patients’ treatment and status.
- Provides daily chapel meditations as well as spiritually focused group counseling and educational lectures.
- Chaplain serves as a spiritual care resource and advisor to facility management; provides spiritual mentoring and training to staff as requested.
WORK ENVIRONMENT:
- Residential treatment facility setting; requires walking throughout the facility.
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