On-Call Staff, Spiritual Director

$30.00/hour

A. 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.

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