Chaplain

The Chaplain participates in the care of individuals and partners with leadership to attend to the health and wellbeing of individual campuses and the organization. The Chaplain provides spiritual, religious, and pastoral counseling or guidance to residents, family members, and employees.

What You Will Do

The Chaplain will provide counseling and guidance, plan and develop services, act as liaison between staff and residents, and assist residents at end-of-life. The Chaplain will also maintain confidentiality of resident care information and maintain excellent working relationships with healthcare professionals.

Why It Might Be a Fit

The ideal candidate will have a Master of Divinity degree, experience in pastoral ministry, and certification by a national professional care organization. The candidate will also be able to relate to all residents and staff as a non-anxious presence and without judgement.

Requirements

• Master of Divinity or equivalent degree from an accredited institution
• Minimum of two years experience in pastoral ministry, including professional chaplaincy training
• Current valid ordination or licensing of a major faith group
• Certification by a national professional care organization
• Respect for and familiarity with a wide range of religious perspectives
• Positive service-oriented interpersonal and communication skills and conflict resolution skills
• Ability to demonstrate knowledge of the principles of growth and development over the life span
• Ability to assess information reflective of the resident’s intellectual, physical, emotional and cognitive status