. POSITION PURPOSE
Spiritual Direction is a fundamental element of spiritual formation within the Ignatian tradition. Spiritual Directors accompany directees by listening with them to discern in what way God is present. Directors furnish occasional support by addressing obstacles to prayer furnishing texts and techniques that support ones prayer life. Good spiritual formation is grounded in paying attention to the individuals prayer and life so as to discern how to cooperate with grace. As such it is an essential contribution to the work of the Office of Spiritual Formation. Spiritual Directors report to the Director of Spiritual Formation.
B. ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES
Furnishes spiritual accompaniment and listening to spiritual directees
Supports directees in their prayer life
Prepares for sessions with directees
Memorializes sessions for the directors purposes
Supports JST record keeping of instances when direction is furnished
C. PROVIDES WORK DIRECTION
Not applicable
D. GENERAL GUIDELINES
Maintains appropriate confidentiality.
Prepares and submits reports as requested and required.
E. QUALIFICATIONS
BA in theology religious studies philosophy counseling
Appropriate theological formation
Prior experience supporting spiritual directees
Completion of a training program in spiritual direction or Ignatian Spirituality
Minimum 1 year prior service as a spiritual director
F. PHYSICAL DEMANDS
Some time is spent at a desk using a computer terminal.
May be required to travel to other buildings on the campus.
G. WORK ENVIRONMENT
Mostly indoor office environment with windows.
Telecommute
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