Chaplain

Job Description

Chaplain - Spiritual and Social Care

We are seeking a Full Time Chaplain to join our Spiritual and Social Care team on the Adrian Dominican Sisters Motherhouse Campus in Adrian, MI. This is a full time, exempt position working 40 hours per week as a member of the Spiritual and Social Care team to support the Sisters' Spirituality. You will work closely with our nursing and administrative team to support and celebrate the Adrian Dominican Sisters in their spiritual life and to provide them with religious, social, and spiritual guidance in the comfort of their home here at the Dominican Life Center, which is the Sisters' retirement community located on the Motherhouse campus. Chaplains work collaboratively with Sisters to celebrate their wisdom, to deepen their prayer life, to grieve their losses in aging and transition, to strengthen their hope for continuing a purposeful life, and to nourish their preparation for entry into eternal life.

Why choose us? We have an industry-leading benefits package including medical, dental, vision, life insurance, long/short-term disability, retirement options, paid holidays, paid time off and more. Competitive wages and an amazing culture and environment where you are able to grow professionally!

Hours: Monday - Friday 8am - 4:30pm. This is an exempt, salary position, weekends and holidays as assigned, rotating 24-hour on-call periods as assigned.

Pay Range: $54,000 - $64,000/year depending on experience.

DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:
• Supports Sisters in deepening their spiritual growth.
• Journeys with Sisters through life's celebrations and challenges.
• Accompanies Sisters during illness, emotional stress, and times of hospitalization.
• Supports Sisters in addressing end of life issues with autonomy.
• Being present with Sisters who are transitioning into eternal life and provide support to their friends, families, and co-workers.
• Offer support and assistance with services such as Vigils, Funeral Masses and various support groups on campus.
• Collaborates with DLC Administration and co-workers, DLC interdisciplinary teams, Chapter/Mission Prioresses, and the Liturgical Ministries Department.
• Pursues opportunities for professional development in gerontology and spiritual care.
• Ensures all assigned Sisters receive the same high standard of care each shift without showing favoritism or forming excessive attachments to any one Sister.
• Establishes and maintains professional boundaries with Sisters regarding emotional involvement, personal relationships, gifts, social media, and off-hours contact.
• Limits personal disclosures to Sisters. When sharing, ensure it is for a therapeutic purpose and not to burden the Sister with the co-worker's own issues.
• Adheres to the attendance policy. Regular and predictable attendance is an essential function of this position to ensure operations continue smoothly and to facilitate teamwork and appropriate resident care.
• Responds appropriately to safety hazards and/or emergencies following written campus procedures. Complies with all safety policies and procedures by practicing good safety and health habits while performing duties.

REQUIREMENTS:
Education: Degree in pastoral or social work field or equivalent experience required.
Experience: At least one year of chaplain experience or 1 unit of CPE required. Chaplain experience working with the elderly population preferred.
Knowledge, Skills and Abilities:
• Well developed communication and listening skills.
• Emotionally and spiritually mature.
• Able to use a holistic approach to care.
• Well-grounded in relationship to God and practice of prayer.
• Able to function under stress and to cope with crisis and grief situations.
• Experience with, and ability to be present, supportive and compassionate when engaging all Sisters especially those living with dementia and memory loss.
• Able to multi-task.
• Ability to function well in a team setting.

Physical:
• Must be able to sit for long periods of time.
• Be able to move from location to location on campus.
• Have a valid driver's license and be able to drive when necessary.
• Must pass third party driving test.
• Be able to assist Sisters in and out of vehicles and buildings as necessary.
• Be sighted and able to hear well.
• Be able to lift as least 45 pounds.
• Annual influenza vaccination is required for this position.

About the Employer

The Adrian Dominican Sisters are an international Congregation of women religious whose roots go back to St. Dominic in the 13th century. We are committed to preaching the Word of God, the formation of community centered on faith, and ministry to further the values of the Gospel among ourselves and in our world. We minister in 25 states and in five countries: Canada, the Dominican Republic, Norway, the Philippines, and Taiwan. Responsive to the "signs of the times," we strive to address the needs of the world, to serve where we are called to go.