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The Position: Under the direction of the Director of Behavioral Health, and in coordination with the Chaplain Program Coordinator, the Staff Chaplain provides spiritual/pastoral support in accordance with ongoing wishes and needs of program participants, family, caregivers, and staff at assigned centers. 

The salary range for the Chaplain position at Center For Elders Independence is $62,615 - $ 93,898 per year.  Salary based on the market for the Chaplain position, as well as experience, skills, abilities and work history.

GENERAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Provides 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, assists/counsels participants/families in advance care planning end of life care decisions.
• Conducts Spirituality Groups, memorial services, and other group activities in collaboration with the team
• Serves as a resource on Spiritual Care for interdisciplinary team members.
• Offers participants/families of different philosophies and religious beliefs opportunities to discuss and share their thoughts, feelings, beliefs, and values.
• Documents participant encounters in the electronic medical record.
• Works in a team approach with members of the IDT to evaluate participant/family response to care.
• Works in collaboration with community religious representatives to provide continuity of spiritual care to participants.
• Acts as a resource to staff for bereavement support.
• Participates in Behavioral Health and Interdisciplinary Care Team meetings and assist in developing and reviewing care plans.
• Supports strategic planning to integrate spiritual care services across Centers.

QUALIFICATIONS:

• Master’s Degree in Theology, Divinity, Spirituality, Pastoral Ministry, Psychology, required.
• 4 units of Clinical Pastoral Education (CPE), required.
• Certification or certification-eligible with the Association of Professional Chaplains OR National Association of Catholic Chaplains OR Neshama; National Association of Jewish Chaplains Certified Member.Candidate is required to attain Board Certification within 2 years of hire.
• One (1) year of experience in health care, palliative care, hospice or hospital chaplaincy or equivalent, preferred.
• Expertise in differing theological points of view, rituals, customs and beliefs.
• Strong written and verbal communication skills,
• Computer skills (Word, Excel, Microsoft Outlook. Preferable to have experience with using electronic medical records.
• Bilingual preferred
• Flexibility, genuineness, sensitivity, and willingness to collaborate. 
• Ability to function collegially in an interfaith and multicultural environment.
• Must be willing to drive with reliable transportation, valid driver’s license, and auto insurance.

The above job description is intended to communicate the general function of the mentioned position and by no means shall be considered an exhaustive or complete outline of the specific tasks and functions that will be required. CEI reserves the right to change job descriptions, site assignments, and or work hours as required by the needs of the program. All employees are expected to perform their duties within their ability as required by the job and/or as requested by management.

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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. Unlike other healthcare plans, CEI is not a "fee-for-service" plan. It is a “capitation” healthcare plan. CEI is paid a set amount for each person enrolled in our program, whether or not that individual seeks care. We are a growing company that offers stability and continues to thrive.

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