Spiritual Care Coordinator

Kids for the Future; Pittsburgh (Allegheny County); On-site; USD 42,981,000 - 57,308,000; Full time

Job summary

Vincentian Home seeks a compassionate Spiritual Care Coordinator to support the spiritual and emotional well-being of residents. The role involves pastoral care, religious services, and end-of-life ministry in a long-term care setting with 24/7 operations.

The position may require weekend and holiday coverage, with collaboration across the Community Life Department and spiritual care team to ensure resident-centered care and compassionate support for families.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree or comparable work experience.
• Solid standing within the Roman Catholic Church, as evidenced by ecclesiastical endorsement.
• Knowledge of and support for the Ethical and Religious Directives for Catholic Health Care Services.

Responsibilities

• Develop and implement a continuum of spiritual care services addressing residents' and families' needs.
• Perform initial spiritual assessments and document needs and preferences.
• Conduct regular visits and provide ongoing spiritual support, including religious services and sacraments.
• Pray with residents and provide compassionate support during illness, death, grief, and loss.
• Coordinate services with the Community Life Department and supervise spiritual care volunteers.

Education

Bachelor's degree or comparable work experience

Solid standing within the Roman Catholic Church (ecclesiastical endorsement)

Knowledge of the Ethical and Religious Directives for Catholic Health Care Services

Job description

• Location 111 Perrymont Road,Pittsburgh, PA, 15237,United States
• Base Pay $15.00 - $20.00 / Hour

Description

Vincentian Home is seeking a compassionate and dedicated Spiritual Care Coordinator to support the spiritual and emotional well-being of our residents and their families.

This full-time or part-time position typically works Monday through Friday, with some flexibility for weekends and holidays as needed.

The Spiritual Care Coordinator plays an important role in creating a welcoming, resident-centered environment where individuals of all backgrounds are treated with kindness, dignity, and respect. This position works closely with the Community Life Department and the spiritual care team to provide meaningful pastoral care, religious services, spiritual support, and end-of-life ministry.

What You'll Do

Spiritual & Pastoral Care

• Develop and implement a continuum of spiritual care services that addresses the individual needs, beliefs, and wishes of residents and families.
• Perform initial spiritual assessments and document resident needs and preferences in PCC.
• Conduct regular visits with residents and provide ongoing spiritual support.
• Provide religious services and activities, including Eucharistic liturgies, Sacraments of Reconciliation and Anointing of the Sick, distribution of the Eucharist to room-bound residents, and other services appropriate to various denominations.
• Pray with residents who are seriously ill or approaching end of life.
• Provide compassionate support to residents and families during times of illness, death, grief, and loss.
• Be available to residents, families, and employees for conversations related to spiritual concerns, coping, grief, death, and other life challenges.
• Conduct "Final Farewell" services following the death of a resident and attend resident wakes or funerals when duties permit.
• Provide spiritual ministry on weekends and holidays as needed.
• Work collaboratively with the Community Life Department and members of the spiritual care team to coordinate services and activities.
• Recruit, train, develop, and provide ongoing support and supervision to spiritual care volunteers.
• Facilitate monthly spiritual care team meetings.
• Keep facility and VCS leadership informed about spiritual care programs, activities, and religious services.
• Consult with administration regarding spiritual care and related policy development.

Program & Administrative Support

• Develop annual goals and objectives in collaboration with the Administrator and Manager of Community Life.
• Maintain accurate documentation of spiritual care services and resident participation.
• Assist with chapel operations, including supplies, reimbursements, clergy and Eucharistic Minister schedules, and liturgy intentions.
• Help maintain a library of spiritual books, magazines, videos, CDs, and other resources for residents, families, staff, and volunteers.
• Maintain confidentiality at all times.
• Follow all facility and department policies, procedures, and work rules.
• Promote and support a resident-centered care environment in all interactions.
• Perform other duties and services as assigned.

Our Mission & Values

As a member of the Vincentian Collaborative System (VCS), the Spiritual Care Coordinator is expected to support our mission of nurturing and sustaining a ministry of compassionate care that preserves the human dignity of persons within a diverse and changing society.

We are committed to the values of spirituality, compassion, quality, dignity, collaboration, advocacy, stewardship, and innovation.

Qualifications

Required:

• Bachelor's degree or comparable work experience.
• Solid standing within the Roman Catholic Church, as evidenced by ecclesiastical endorsement.
• Knowledge of and support for the Ethical and Religious Directives for Catholic Health Care Services.

Preferred:

• Two years of pastoral experience in a healthcare setting.
• One unit of Clinical Pastoral Education (CPE).

Vincentian offers a comprehensive benefits package designed to support the health, well-being, and future of our employees, including:

• Medical, vision, and dental benefits
• 403(b) retirement plan with employer contribution
• Paid time off (PTO) & Sick time
• Tuition Reimbursement
• Floating holiday
• Voluntary benefits, including critical illness and hospital indemnity coverage
• Additional employee benefits and resources

This position works in a long-term care environment that operates 24 hours a day, 7 days a week, 365 days a year.

The Spiritual Care Coordinator may encounter a variety of conditions common to a healthcare setting, including unpleasant odors, residents who may become physically or verbally aggressive, infectious diseases, bodily fluids or blood, hazardous materials, and facility equipment.

Working conditions are generally indoors with normal indoor temperatures, although occasional outdoor duties may be required depending on the needs of the position and season.

Why Join Vincentian?

At Vincentian Home, you'll have the opportunity to make a meaningful difference in the lives of older adults and their families. Through compassionate presence, spiritual support, and meaningful connection, the Spiritual Care Coordinator helps residents navigate life's most important moments while honoring their individual beliefs, dignity, and wishes.

Vincentian is an Equal Opportunity Employer.