Caroline Land
Kerrville,TX
Summary
Pragmatic Chaplain Assistant skilled helping many individuals simultaneously in fast-paced environments while remaining calm and composed. Smart individual dedicated to working with emotional needs of others. Offering empathy, patience and commitment to keeping information confidential.
Overview
33
33
years of professional experience
Work History
Chaplain
Southwind Fields
10.2019 - Current
- Provided spiritual guidance, emotional support and direct care to residents, family members and staff.
- Provided spiritual care through visitation, counseling, and prayer.
- Met with individuals, discussed issues compassionately and determined appropriate type of involvement to meet spiritual needs.
- Comforted family members, offered attentive listening and high level of emotional support.
- Oversaw administration and management of all areas of ministry.
- Led programs such as worship, study, fellowship, and service opportunities.
- Skilled at working independently and collaboratively in a team environment.
- Self-motivated, with a strong sense of personal responsibility.
United Methodist Clergy
United Methodist Church
05.2021 - 03.2023
- Built partnerships with related organizations to develop support and gain greater attention for important issues.
- Gathered opinions and support from grass-roots supporters to solidify group position.
- Approached issues proactively to best meet current and future community needs.
- Led group discussions and activities to meet different community needs.
- Assisted clients with obtaining housing, employment and support resources.
- Facilitated community outreach to expand participation and support.
- Assisted with organizing religious activities and services.
- Participated in religious ceremonies and events.
- Facilitated worship services, encouraging participation from congregation.
- Provided guidance to members of congregation.
- Facilitated religious classes and forums.
Adoptions Director
Providence Place
01.2017 - 02.2018
- Oversaw operations and provided corrective feedback to achieve daily and long-term goals.
- Worked closely with organizational leadership and board of directors to guide operational strategy.
- Managed daily operations while overseeing multiple locations to foster increased productivity.
- Established departmental performance goals and provided feedback for underperforming areas.
- Monitored and coordinated workflows to optimize resources.
- Formed strategic partnerships and connected with potential clients to drive business development.
- Monitored office workflow and administrative processes to keep operations running smoothly.
- Assisted with sales and marketing strategies to foster achievement of revenue goals.
- Remained highly composed and calm in very fast-paced, stressful and constantly changing environments to provide optimal leadership and achieve desired results.
- Remained composed and highly professional in fast-paced and constantly changing environment, effectively handling challenging situations and difficult individuals to achieve objectives.
Staff Chaplain
Providence Place
01.2016 - 02.2018
- Provided spiritual guidance, emotional support and direct care to residents, family members and staff.
- Applied knowledge regarding crisis interventions to assist in emergency situations.
- Met with individuals, discussed issues compassionately and determined appropriate type of involvement to meet spiritual needs.
- Oversaw administration and management of all areas of ministry.
- Officiated special services such as weddings, funerals, baptisms, and nursing home services.
- Managed office and maintained records and files to offload administrative duties from chaplain.
- Researched and prepared materials used in Bible study and daily devotions.
- Authored sermons, speeches and other religious materials.
- Raised congregational awareness of needs and contributions of youth to church life and operations.
- Worked with stewardship to promote responsible biblical stewardship.
Vocational Rehabilitation Counselor
Department Of Assistive And Rehabilitative Services
05.1990 - 05.2016
- Coordinated community resources and secured referrals.
- Administered preliminary and comprehensive vocational assessments.
- Promoted development of interviewing, resume writing and etiquette skills.
- Assisted individuals with addressing disabilities and developing career plans.
- Customized vocational exploration activities to identify self-determined rehabilitation needs and goals.
- Led vocational assessments for clients with physical, emotional, intellectual and behavioral disabilities.
- Prepared and maintained records and case files detailing clients' personal and eligibility information, services provided and relevant correspondence.
- Consulted with interdisciplinary teams to enhance coordination of care, establish medical clearance and determine optimal timing of further interventions.
- Evaluated diagnostic data to determine eligibility and needed services.
- Mobilized case management system to document service delivery and case progress.
- Skilled at working independently and collaboratively in a team environment.
- Self-motivated, with a strong sense of personal responsibility.
- Proven ability to learn quickly and adapt to new situations.
- Worked well in a team setting, providing support and guidance.
- Worked effectively in fast-paced environments.
- Managed time efficiently in order to complete all tasks within deadlines.
- Demonstrated respect, friendliness and willingness to help wherever needed.
- Excellent communication skills, both verbal and written.
Education
Masters in Divinity - Divinity
Asbury Theological Seminary
Wilmore, KY12.2015
No Degree - Vocational Rehabilitation Counseling
University of North Texas At Dallas
Dallas, TX05.1995
Master of Science - Clinical Social Work
Our Lady of The Lake University
San Antonio, TX05.1992
Bachelor of Science - Social Work
Slippery Rock University of Pennsylvania
Slippery Rock, PA05.1986
Skills
- Counsel Individuals
- Lead Prayers
- Scheduling Medical Appointments
- Prepare Talks
- Instructional Strategies
- Sermons Preparation
- Biblical Stewardship
- Public Relations
- Practice Assistance
- Stress Management Assistance
- Social Skills
- Child Programs
- Administrative Duties
- Interventions Understanding
- Vocational Education
- Active Learning
- Community Outreach Programs
- Grief Support
- Records Management
- Continuous Quality Improvement (CQI)
- Community Support
- Committee Leadership
- Outdoor Activities
- Professional Development
- Administrative Leadership
- Data Entry
- Compassionate Care
- Accurate Recordkeeping
- Professional Relationships
- Hospice Visits
- Educational Materials
- Mission Coordination
- Annual Budgets
- Worship Leadership
- Bible Studies
- Patient Information
- Reading Comprehension
- Program and Services Promotion
- Material Preparation
- Positive Reinforcement Strategies
Timeline
United Methodist Clergy
United Methodist Church
05.2021 - 03.2023
Chaplain
Southwind Fields
10.2019 - Current
Adoptions Director
Providence Place
01.2017 - 02.2018
Staff Chaplain
Providence Place
01.2016 - 02.2018
Vocational Rehabilitation Counselor
Department Of Assistive And Rehabilitative Services
05.1990 - 05.2016
Masters in Divinity - Divinity
Asbury Theological Seminary
No Degree - Vocational Rehabilitation Counseling
University of North Texas At Dallas
Master of Science - Clinical Social Work
Our Lady of The Lake University
Bachelor of Science - Social Work
Slippery Rock University of Pennsylvania