Chaplain

About the role

Coordinate and conduct religious services and study groups in both independent living and the health center.

• Prepare weekly bulletin information for vespers service.
• Secure accompanists and vocalists for vespers and special services.
• Obtain and oversee resident volunteers to assist during and setting up for services.
• As directed, conduct spiritual assessments for residents of the health center and document and update accordingly in resident care plan.
• Visit and minister to the sick in the health center, hospitals, and independent living.
• Lead assigned religious/spiritual related programs including Lenten lectures, Bible studies, special services of: Christmas, Thanksgiving, annual Memorial Service, Hanukkah, communions, funeral/memorial services, weddings, and baptisms, etc.
• Conduct memorial services as desired by families.
• Provide spiritual counseling, guidance and nurturing to residents and families.
• Facilitate support groups as assigned.
• Provide counseling/grief support to residents and family members during times of loss.
• Orient new residents to religious programming.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree.
• Minimum of 2 Clinical Pastoral Education (CPE) Units completed.
• Board certified chaplain preferred.
• Ordination preferred.

Pay

$60,500.00–$83,200.00+ annually; compensation based on experience and qualifications.