Director of Mission Integration and Spiritual Care

Director of Mission Integration & Spiritual Care

Job Summary

The Director of Mission Integration & Spiritual Care provides leadership in assuring the integration of Mission into everyday operations and interactions through active collaboration with the Executive Director, Administrator and Directors of Nursing.
The Director plays a key role in shaping the culture grounded in the Core Values of compassion, inclusion, integrity, excellence and collaboration, and is expressed in workplace spirituality reflective of the Franciscan heritage and Catholic identity on which the organization is founded.

In addition, the Director is responsible for developing and implementing high quality spiritual care services for residents at all levels of care. This position supervises a full time Coordinator of Spiritual Care.

Department: Mission Integration

Reports to: Executive Director

Essential Job Specific Duties/Responsibilities

Provides Mission Integration leadership in the senior living setting. Serves as the subject matter expert in Mission, Values, Catholic identity and Franciscan heritage within the facility. Understands, promotes, and interprets the Mission and Values and collaborates intentionally with other campus leaders to ensure their application to policies and practices. Fosters a culture that encourages pride and ownership in the Mission. Helps provide meaning and purpose to the work of each employee, supports employee wellness and employee engagement and retention initiatives. Cultivates spirituality in the workplace. Leads prayer and theological reflections with managers and employees. Maintains responsibility for the formation of managers and employees, including initial orientation and ongoing formation programs. Ensures compliance with the Ethical and Religious Directives for Catholic Healthcare Services. Ensures ethics consults are available to residents and family.

In addition, the Director oversees the spiritual care department and supervises a full time Coordinator of Spiritual Care. Ensures that excellent spiritual care is integrated within the continuum of care, particularly at the end of life. Ensures appropriate religious services are provided for all residents; oversees care of the chapel on each of the two campuses. Engages with area clergy, faith communities and the general community as needed.

Job Requirements

Education: Master’s Degree, preferably in theology, pastoral ministry or a related field, with a working knowledge of operations; working knowledge of health care ethics and the Ethical and Religious Directives for Catholic Health Care Services (ERDs); a demonstrated familiarity with a diversity of spiritualties; the knowledge and ability to work effectively within the framework of the Catholic Church; and alignment with the spirit of CommonSpirit Health. Strong preference is for an active Catholic; exceptions include only candidates supportive of the Catholic heritage and practices with experience in Catholic health care.

Experience: Experience working with the elderly required; preferred in a health care setting. At least two years of demonstrated success in management positions, preferably in health care. At least two units of Clinical Pastoral Education (CPE) or equivalent education/training in pastoral care with intention to become a
Board Certified Chaplain.

Located on two campuses near the coast of Lake Erie between Toledo and Cleveland, The Commons of Providence and Providence Care Center provide an array of senior living services in the Franciscan tradition and are part of CHI Living Communities, a subsidiary of CommonSpirit Health. https://www.chilivingcommunities.org/

Revised 8/18/2022

Job Type: Full-time

Pay: From $25.00 per hour

Benefits:

• 401(k)
• Dental insurance
• Flexible schedule
• Health insurance
• Paid time off
• Vision insurance

Schedule:

• 8 hour shift
• Holidays
• Night shift
• Weekend availability

Work Location: One location