Youville Assisted Living Residence

1573 Cambridge St
Cambridge, MA 02138
Phone: 617/491-1234
Web address: http://www.youvilleassistedliving.org
Email: kkelleher@youvilleplace.org

Contact Person:

Kathleen Kelleher

Organization Description:

Youville House is an engaging assisted living residence in the heart of Cambridge with a mission to provide healing and care for the whole person. Youville House’s Judeo-Christian tradition promotes the values of compassion, integrity, collaboration, and excellence in the care that we provide and in the relationships we foster. Meeting each resident's needs, while preserving a person’s dignity, is core to our service to older adults.

Opportunities for Student Involvement:

The student will be responsible for providing one-to-one broad spiritual care to residents of different religious traditions and those with no particular religious affiliation. The student will prepare and lead programs for residents on such topics as world religions and practices, spiritual care and psycho-social topics, as well as lead meditation and prayer groups. Memorial and prayer services may also be part of the student's responsibilities. The director will be involved with the planning of these events. The student will be invited to attend weekly resident review meetings with the interdisciplinary team to hear how Youville House takes care of the whole person. There is an opportunity for the student to travel to our Lexington community (Youville Place), which has a memory care unit; the student will have the opportunity to minister to the spiritual needs of residents who have dementia.

Commute/Transportation Information:

Youville House is a 10-minute walk from HDS, located at 1573 Cambridge Street, next to Spalding Rehab. Transportation to our Lexington site is not provided.

Arts of Ministry Competencies Offered:

  • Administration and Program Development
  • Pastoral Care and Counseling
  • Religious Education and Spiritual Development

Supervision:

Weekly supervision with Kathleen Kelleher, MDiv, BCC, Director of Mission and Spiritual Care. Kathleen wants students to thrive and be successful in their academic and personal goals. Supervision style is flexible, supportive and direct. Responsible, adult learners who are creative and who have initiative will do well with Kathleen and Youville's residents.

Additional Information:

  • Number of Students: 1
  • Total Compensation: $6000.00
  • Type of Compensation: Work Study
  • Additional Notes: Many longtime and newer residents are a bit more frail physically and cognitively.

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