Provide interdisciplinary and discipline-specific leadership within NHPCO and represent both NHPCO and MyNHPCO. Serve as a liaison to other professional organizations. Provided with a number of internal leadership opportunities through NHPCO committees and events. Champion discipline-specific issues within end-of-life care.

Responsible for coordinating the provision of hospice psychosocial services including social work, pastoral care, music therapy, volunteer, and bereavement services. Supervises the psychosocial program, ensures staffing, and maintains the integration of psychosocial services as part of the hospice and palliative care program's interdisciplinary team approach.

Collaborates with the Team Director (TD) in coordinating all aspects of patient and family care within the scope of practice of profession.Collaborates with the TD/CD to provide direction and support for IDG team members, within the scope of practice. Collaborates with Site Leadership to support clinical operations, hospice staff, and to promote provider relations in the community.Participates in scheduling, payroll and the selection and evaluation of all direct… Show more Collaborates with the Team Director (TD) in coordinating all aspects of patient and family care within the scope of practice of profession.Collaborates with the TD/CD to provide direction and support for IDG team members, within the scope of practice. Collaborates with Site Leadership to support clinical operations, hospice staff, and to promote provider relations in the community.Participates in scheduling, payroll and the selection and evaluation of all direct patient/family care team members within the scope of practice.Provides modeling and mentoring of critical thinking, problem-solving, proactive management, and clinical excellence that create perfect end-of-life experiences.Collaborates with Team Director to investigate (root cause analysis) and participates in quality improvement activities including data collection, aggregation and feedback related to Adverse Events, Triage Trending results, Quality of Care Calls, CAHPs and other quality measures/outcomes.Collaborates with the leadership team to ensure that all patient/family services comply with federal, state(s) and local regulatory requirements. Show less

Manage all facets of the provision of spiritual care; oversees and ensures pastoral care to patients, families and agency staff.Performs initial competency assessments for all new spiritual care staff. Provides oversight for all facets of the on-call chaplain program including supervisiory responsibilities for three on-call chaplains. Collaborates with clinical mangers to provide accurate written performance evaluations for all full-time spiritual care/chaplain staff members… Show more Manage all facets of the provision of spiritual care; oversees and ensures pastoral care to patients, families and agency staff.Performs initial competency assessments for all new spiritual care staff. Provides oversight for all facets of the on-call chaplain program including supervisiory responsibilities for three on-call chaplains. Collaborates with clinical mangers to provide accurate written performance evaluations for all full-time spiritual care/chaplain staff members. Coordinates with clinical managers and administrators to ensure adequate spiritual care/chaplain coverage. Functions as a resource to clinical managers and staff, supporting educational needs in the area of spiritual care and effectively collaborating with clinical managers to produce accurate assessments, evaluations, and skills checklists for chaplaincy best practices. Attends interdisciplinary team (IDT) meetings and patient visits to identify areas where additional education and resources are necessary in order to maintain consistent quality patient care. Creates and maintains an environment that is supportive of learning, stimulates and motivates staff achievement in educational activities. Actively monitors and supports progress of staff working on independent assignments. Functions as a knowledgeable resource for all spiritual care staff; demonstrates in-depth knowledge of agency regulatory requirements and utilizes this in implementing education, training, development of spiritual care standards and protocols. Show less

Provides spiritual support services to hospice patients and family members; Coordinate chaplain spiritual care with other members of the interdisciplinary team.Represents spiritual care in Interdisciplinary Team Meetings [IDT] and assesses patients and families for spiritual care and provides appropriate documentation.Assesses spiritual needs of patients and families as determined by a plan of care and completes spiritual care assessments and documentation according to agency… Show more Provides spiritual support services to hospice patients and family members; Coordinate chaplain spiritual care with other members of the interdisciplinary team.Represents spiritual care in Interdisciplinary Team Meetings [IDT] and assesses patients and families for spiritual care and provides appropriate documentation.Assesses spiritual needs of patients and families as determined by a plan of care and completes spiritual care assessments and documentation according to agency guidelines.Develops individualized interventions and services based on assessments and ensures that a spiritual care plan is developed, documented and maintained.Provides pastoral care and counseling to patients and caregivers consistent with the ethics of professional chaplaincy and agency standards of care.Reports patient/family incidents according to agency policy.Ensures spiritual plan of care is documented and implemented in accordance with established guidelines and Hospice of the Chesapeake policy.Assists in the assessment of family needs for bereavement services and conveys information to bereavement staff.Locates appropriate community resources to meet identified patient/family needs.Promotes an understanding of end-of-life directives and assists with the completion of advanced directives.Provides spiritual/pastoral care and emotional support to staff as needed.Develops an effective working relationship with representatives from other spiritual care centers who provide services for assigned patients. Show less

Clinical Pastoral Education [CPE], Department of Spiritual CareActive participant in one extended 400-hour unit of Clinical Pastoral Education, demonstrating the thirteen competency standards of the College of Pastoral Supervision and Psychotherapy, Inc.Actively engage in the action/reflection learning method in the areas of Pastoral Formation, Pastoral Competence and Pastoral Reflection.Prepare, engage and respond to case presentation seminars, didactic seminars… Show more Clinical Pastoral Education [CPE], Department of Spiritual CareActive participant in one extended 400-hour unit of Clinical Pastoral Education, demonstrating the thirteen competency standards of the College of Pastoral Supervision and Psychotherapy, Inc.Actively engage in the action/reflection learning method in the areas of Pastoral Formation, Pastoral Competence and Pastoral Reflection.Prepare, engage and respond to case presentation seminars, didactic seminars, interpersonal relations seminars and individual supervision.Respond to the spiritual and emotional needs of patients, families and staff, providing a compassionate presence in times of stress and uncertainty, health issues, anxiety over decision making or struggles with grief and loss. Show less

Facilitator of quality learning opportunities with responsibility for the preparation and conduction of classes for adults in the program area of Life Enrichment.Prepare, develop and revise curricula based on CCBC goals and guidelines as needed.Submit course outlines, instructional materials and orders for supplies.Utilize active learning methods and use a variety of instructional strategies designed to assist the learner in meeting the objectives of the… Show more Facilitator of quality learning opportunities with responsibility for the preparation and conduction of classes for adults in the program area of Life Enrichment.Prepare, develop and revise curricula based on CCBC goals and guidelines as needed.Submit course outlines, instructional materials and orders for supplies.Utilize active learning methods and use a variety of instructional strategies designed to assist the learner in meeting the objectives of the course.Assist students in meeting their educational goals by providing advice to students regarding course enrollment and career opportunities. Show less

Provide regular preaching and worship leadership on Sunday mornings and at special services; Leads Bible studies; Provides continuing pastoral care for church members and friends, including hospital and home visitation in crises and provides short-term personal counseling.Functions as Head of Staff, coordinating with church office staff, minister of music and other personnel; Plans for and moderates session and congregational meetings; provides organizational oversight for the work of… Show more Provide regular preaching and worship leadership on Sunday mornings and at special services; Leads Bible studies; Provides continuing pastoral care for church members and friends, including hospital and home visitation in crises and provides short-term personal counseling.Functions as Head of Staff, coordinating with church office staff, minister of music and other personnel; Plans for and moderates session and congregational meetings; provides organizational oversight for the work of the church. Show less

Primary responsibilities were ministering to the congregation’s youth, young adults and their families concentrated in four areas: 1) Spiritual Guidance 2) Modeling Leadership 3) Leadership Development 4) Administration.Provided spiritual guidance and support to youth, both individually and corporately.Provided Pastoral Counseling to youth and their families.Oversaw and evaluated all facets of the Youth Ministry program including: staffing, facility needs, curriculum and… Show more Primary responsibilities were ministering to the congregation’s youth, young adults and their families concentrated in four areas: 1) Spiritual Guidance 2) Modeling Leadership 3) Leadership Development 4) Administration.Provided spiritual guidance and support to youth, both individually and corporately.Provided Pastoral Counseling to youth and their families.Oversaw and evaluated all facets of the Youth Ministry program including: staffing, facility needs, curriculum and resources, the Youth Ministry Library Collection, trips, retreats and events.Nurtured youth in their spirituality, through the provision of guidance, personal and theological reflection, prayer, and nurture.Coordinated with the Confirmation Task Force to develop, edit and revise changes to the Confirmation curriculum.Developed and shared numerous messages for the youth program on a weekly basis.Determined a long-range vision, plan, goals and direction for each youth ministry program.Directly supervised and equip one full time youth staff member.Served as the staff resource for Youth Ministry. Show less

2012 Middle School Conference – Workshop Director2010 Middle School Conference – July Conferences Co-Director [Lead]2009 Middle School Conference – July Conferences Co-Director2008 Middle School Conference – Workshop Director2007 Middle School Conference – Workshop Director

Actively engaged in the Clinical Method of Learning in the areas of Pastoral Formation, Pastoral Competence and Pastoral Reflection.Earned 407.5 hours of structured group work, individual supervision and supervised clinical training.Demonstrated integration of conceptual understandings presented in the curriculum, including integration of the Behavioral Sciences into pastoral practice.Developed and demonstrated pastoral skills in crisis intervention and provided brief… Show more Actively engaged in the Clinical Method of Learning in the areas of Pastoral Formation, Pastoral Competence and Pastoral Reflection.Earned 407.5 hours of structured group work, individual supervision and supervised clinical training.Demonstrated integration of conceptual understandings presented in the curriculum, including integration of the Behavioral Sciences into pastoral practice.Developed and demonstrated pastoral skills in crisis intervention and provided brief counseling.Initiated helping relationships within and across diverse populations.Participated in departmental meetings and team meetings. Show less

Managed all facets of the Christian Education programs of the church, including: Sunday School, Children’s Worship, Vacation Bible School, Summer Camps, Bible Study, Youth Programs, Confirmation and other special education programs; organized volunteers, volunteer recruitment and retention, supervision, conflict resolution; training and development of lay leaders; identify educational needs and determining the proper method/program to increase learning in all age groups.

Facilitated spiritual needs of hospital patients during assigned visitations.Earned 40 Clinical hours meeting with patients and hospital staff.Participated in weekly didactic sessions, group discussions, reflection and feedback sessions.Offered prayers and devotions while serving as a pastoral care professional in the hospital.Expressed a willingness to develop greater pastoral skills through experiences with patients and visitors.

Instructor for two sections of P150 Scripture Reading Practicum, a public speaking and oral interpretation class required of all first year students at Columbia Seminary. Emphasis was placed on helping students to be effective readers and oral interpreters of scripture in a public setting including worship, and Christian Education settings.

Trained Work-Study student employees.Processed student correspondence, registration and withdrawal requests.Assisted Deans and faculty with specialized research projects.Conducted research in the fields of Geography, Psychology, Religion, Education and Law.Prepared/edited Arts & Sciences college wide Quarterly Development Reports.Processed graduate admissions requests for the College of Arts & Sciences.Reviewed Curriculum Action forms for Arts &… Show more Trained Work-Study student employees.Processed student correspondence, registration and withdrawal requests.Assisted Deans and faculty with specialized research projects.Conducted research in the fields of Geography, Psychology, Religion, Education and Law.Prepared/edited Arts & Sciences college wide Quarterly Development Reports.Processed graduate admissions requests for the College of Arts & Sciences.Reviewed Curriculum Action forms for Arts & Sciences courses.Operated as a Registration Terminal Operator (2001-2003) through the Office of the Registrar assisting with student registration, drop/add, change of major, schedule and fee requests.Assisted with the Arts & Sciences Student Advising Center. Show less

Served as Administrator for daily operations of the Summer camp.Attended to parental instructions for medicinal needs of children.Networked with prospective sponsors/donors.Promoted the camp's activities and sponsors/donors.Directed financial management.Handled financial records and funds for the operations of the camp.Handled parental correspondence and scheduled meetings.Facilitated age specific group learning experiences for children… Show more Served as Administrator for daily operations of the Summer camp.Attended to parental instructions for medicinal needs of children.Networked with prospective sponsors/donors.Promoted the camp's activities and sponsors/donors.Directed financial management.Handled financial records and funds for the operations of the camp.Handled parental correspondence and scheduled meetings.Facilitated age specific group learning experiences for children over 6 years of age.Served as a liaison among the staff and the director of the camp. Show less