Part-Time Spiritual Caregiver for Seniors

Ecumen; Saint Cloud (MN); On-site; USD 39,000 - 45,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Sick & Safe time

Employee Assistance Program

Well-being resources

Job summary

Ecumen is seeking a Spiritual Counselor to provide spiritual care, guidance, and emotional support to patients, families, and care teams in the St. Cloud area.

The role focuses on assessing spiritual needs, offering pastoral counseling, and supporting individuals through illness, transition, grief, and loss. The position requires theological understanding, ordained licensure, and experience in pastoral care.

Qualifications

• Demonstrates theological understanding and respect of all faith expressions, beliefs, and values.
• License, Ordination and/or Ecclesiastical Endorsement by a recognized religious organization.
• 2 years pastoral care or chaplain ministry experience.
• Minimum of two units of Clinical Pastoral Education or the ability to complete within two years of hire.
• Commitment to personal self-care and spiritual development.
• Must be flexible and adaptable to changing situations including being able to work irregular hours, attend meetings and special events.
• Proficient with Microsoft Office Suite.
• Ability to communicate both effectively in both verbal and written formats.
• Able to follow all safety rules, regulations, policies and procedures of the facility including but not limited to: Vulnerable Adult and Abuse Policy, HIPAA, Resident's Bill of Rights, Universal Precaution, AWAIR, OSHA, Right to know, SDS, ADA, HUD Policy and Procedures, Fair Housing laws and regulations.

Responsibilities

• Provides an initial visit with new patients/families to assess spiritual care needs and introduces spiritual care services within five days of admission. Effectively manages assigned case load.
• Facilitates the development of the individualized plan of care as directed by Medicare rules and regulations. Participates in the comprehensive assessment to meet identified spiritual needs of patients and families/caregivers.
• Provides spiritual assessments and pastoral care in accordance with the beliefs of patient, including administration of the sacraments as requested.
• Maintains records of spiritual care services and documents care provided and ongoing communication with patients and families.
• Conducts and coordinates end-of-life rituals and funeral/memorial services, including dignity walks and bedside services.
• Develops and maintains relationships with community clergy. Serves as liaison to the patient's community of faith.
• Provides compassion and sensitivity to the needs of others no matter race, religion or sexual orientation.

Skills

Theology understanding

Pastoral care

Communication

Microsoft Office

Flexibility

Compliance

Education

Ordination/licensure

Clinical Pastoral Education

M. Div. or equivalent

Tools

Microsoft Office Suite

Job description

Ecumen is seeking a Spiritual Counselor to provide spiritual care, guidance, and emotional support to patients, families, and care teams in the St. Cloud area.

The role focuses on assessing spiritual needs, offering pastoral counseling, and supporting individuals through illness, transition, grief, and loss. The position requires theological understanding, ordained licensure, and experience in pastoral care.