Campus Chaplain/Pastor, Epworth Children’s Home

outh Carolina United Methodist Conference; Columbia (SC); On-site; USD 55,000 - 75,000; Full time

Job summary

A religious organization in Columbia, South Carolina, is seeking a Campus Chaplain/Pastor to provide faith formation and pastoral care within the community. The ideal candidate will have a Master of Divinity, experience with children and youth, and proficiency in communication. Responsibilities include leading worship services, coordinating volunteers, and building relationships within the community.

Qualifications

• Preferred candidate will have experience in ministry with and to children and youth.
• Must be able to pass standard background checks.
• Engage in faith practices compatible with the UMC.

Responsibilities

• Provide faith formation within the community.
• Plan and implement meaningful worship experiences.
• Oversee and coordinate volunteers and interns.
• Welcome and connect with new and current residents and be seen as a resource for pastoral care.
• Have dedicated office hours and visit clients and staff during hospitalizations as needed.
• Participate in the PQI process and follow relevant policies and CARE practices.

Skills

Communication skills

Relationship building

Crisis management

Integrity

Education

Master of Divinity

Ordained Elder or Deacon of the UMC

Job description

Campus Chaplain/Pastor, Epworth Children’s Home

Summary

Provide faith formation within the Epworth community and extended programs through the sacraments, worship, pastoral care and Christian Education.

Primary Performance Objectives

• Facilitate opportunities for clients to be introduced or deepen their relationship with the Triune God
• Ensure the sustainability of the overall faith formation component of Epworth through a weekly worship service and Bible study with clients on the campus located in Columbia, South Carolina

Job Task Summary

• Plan and implement quality and meaningful worship experiences on a consistent basis
• Assist with coordination of volunteers to lead Sunday School, choir, and Bible studies
• Assist with coordination to conference youth activities such as Salkehatchie, Asbury Hills and VBS.
• Welcome and connect with new and current residents and be seen as a resource for pastoral care. This may include but not is limited to attending sporting events, special programs, and school events.
• Will have dedicated office hours.
• Visit clients and staff during hospitalizations as needed.
• Participate as appropriate in the PQI (Performance and Quality Improvement) process.
• Understands and follows personnel policies and practices as outlined in the ECH Staff Manual and/or department manuals and in compliance with the SCDSS group home regulations as well as those outlined in the Fixed Price Bid Contract with the South Carolina Department of Social Services, and the C.A.R.E. practice model.
• Becomes proficient in trauma informed work and in CARE (Children and Residential Experience).
• Other duties as assigned

Supervisory Responsibilities

• Volunteers and Interns working with children during church and other faith formation activities
• Oversee choir program (may include musician)

Qualifications

• Master of Divinity, Ordained Elder or Deacon of the UMC (preferred)
• Experience in ministry with and to children and youth
• Proficient in verbal and written communication
• Must be able to pass standard background checks, including drug screen, employment physical, SLED, DSS Central Registry and Sex Offenders Registry
• Has a belief system and engages in faith practices that are compatible with those of the United Methodist Church

Personal Attributes and Skills

• Able to work with children, youth and families in crisis
• Honest and demonstrates integrity
• Understands and respects confidentiality
• Understands the importance of building relationships
• Is relationship oriented
• Able to model forgiveness, hope, and hospitality
• Feels called to work with children and youth
• Demonstrates respect for all individuals

Interested applicants should submit a letter of interest and resume to the Human Resources Office: