Spiritual Coordinator in SANTA FE SPRINGS, California at Central Neighborhood Hlth Fdn

INTRODUCTION:

Central Neighborhood Health Foundation is a Federally Qualified Healthcare Center (FQHC) committed to the Triple Aim as described by the Institute for Healthcare Improvement. Improving the US health care system requires simultaneous pursuit of three aims: 1) improving the experience of care, 2) improving the health of populations, and 3) reducing per capita costs of health care. Preconditions for this include the enrollment of an identified population, a commitment to universality for its members, and the existence of an organization (an "integrator") that accepts responsibility for all three aims for that population.

SUMMARY:

The Spiritual Coordinator provides spiritual care support to staff and assists in implementing the

spiritual care initiatives established by the Spiritual Director. This role focuses on discipling

staff, coordinating spiritual care activities, leading prayer opportunities, and fostering a

spiritually supportive workplace culture across clinic sites.

The Spiritual Coordinator regularly visits clinics, participates in clinic huddles, meets

individually with staff for prayer and spiritual encouragement, and assists with spiritual

communications, referrals, and program support. This position serves as a key liaison between

staff and the Spiritual Director and helps ensure spiritual care services are accessible, consistent,

and aligned with the organization’s mission and values.

ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Provide spiritual encouragement, support, and prayer to staff in individual and group settings.

• Meet one-on-one with staff for spiritual guidance, encouragement, discipling, and prayer as requested or referred.

• Foster a supportive and faith-centered environment that promotes emotional and spiritual well-being.

• Provide spiritual support to staff experiencing stress, grief, burnout, or personal challenges.

• Provide spiritual support to patients experiencing illness, stress, grief or personal challenges.

• Support the Spiritual Director in discipling staff and fostering spiritual growth within the organization.

• Assist in developing and facilitating spiritual growth opportunities, including devotionals, prayer meetings, and spiritual encouragement initiatives.

• Encourage participation in spiritual care programs and initiatives.

• Coordinate, organize, and lead prayer meetings, devotionals, and spiritual gatherings for staff.

• Participate in clinic huddles to offer prayer, encouragement, and spiritual support.

• Assist with organizing spiritual events, retreats, and special spiritual care programs.

• Regularly visit clinic sites to provide spiritual presence, encouragement, and accessibility to staff.

• Participate in clinic huddles and meetings to support staff through prayer and spiritual encouragement.

• Build relationships with staff across all departments and clinic locations.

• Draft and distribute spiritual encouragement communications, including emails, devotionals, announcements, and spiritual care updates.

• Assist in coordinating spiritual care services, scheduling meetings, and organizing spiritual initiatives.

• Support the Spiritual Director with administrative and program coordination tasks.

• Follow up with patients referred for prayer and document accordingly.

• Identify staff in need of additional support and refer to the Spiritual Director, Behavioral Health, Human Resources, or appropriate resources as needed.

• Collaborate with leadership, Human Resources, and clinic management to support staff wellness initiatives.

• Assist with documenting spiritual care encounters as appropriate and in accordance with organizational policies.

• Function as an administrative assistant for the Spiritual Director.

• Assist in implementing spiritual care programs and initiatives established by the Spiritual Director.

• Maintain records of spiritual care activities and participation, as appropriate.

• Attend staff meetings, spiritual care meetings, and organizational meetings as required.

• Travel between clinic sites as necessary.

• Perform other duties as assigned.

QUALIFICATION REQUIREMENTS:

To perform this job successfully an individual must be able to perform each essential duty, satisfactorily. Requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill and/or abilities required. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

EDUCATION AND/OR EXPERIENCE:

• Bachelor’s degree in theology, ministry, pastoral studies, biblical studies, or related field preferred.

• Ministry, pastoral care, church leadership, chaplaincy, or spiritual support experience preferred.

• Experience working in healthcare, nonprofit, or community-based organizations preferred.

• Bilingual English/Spanish preferred but not required.

NECESSARY SKILLS:

• Strong interpersonal, listening, and communication skills.

• Ability to provide spiritual encouragement, prayer, and guidance in a professional workplace setting.

• Ability to build trust and rapport with individuals from diverse backgrounds.

• Strong organizational and coordination skills.

• Ability to maintain confidentiality and professional boundaries.

• Ability to work collaboratively with leadership and staff.

• Ability to travel between clinic locations.

Policy

Punctual and regular attendance is an essential responsibility of each employee at CNHF. Employees are expected to report to work as scheduled, on time and prepared to start working. Employees also are expected to remain at work for their entire work schedule. Late arrival, early departure or other absences from scheduled hours are disruptive and must be avoided.

This policy does not apply to absences covered by the Family and Medical Leave Act (FMLA) or leave provided as a reasonable accommodation under the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA). These exceptions are described in separate policies.

WORK ENVIRONMENT

Described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable qualified individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. Variations in conditions may occur under certain circumstances.

CONFIDENTIALITY

Maintains patient, employee, and Foundation confidentiality at all times, discussing patient or employee business only with appropriate parties who have a bona fide need to know; and communicating only the minimum amount of information necessary with respect to protected health information (PHI) as defined by the Health Insurance Portability and Accountability Act of 1996 (HIPAA).

1. AGREEMENT AND ACCEPTANCE

2. I HAVE READ THE ABOVE JOB DESCRIPTION AND FULLY UNDERSTAND THE REQUIREMENTS SET FORTH AND WILL PERFORM ALL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES TO THE BEST OF MY ABILITY.