Chaplain

Hebrew-Seniorlife-5; Canton (MA); On-site; USD 65,000 - 97,000; Full time

Job summary

Orchard Cove seeks an Interfaith Chaplain/Rabbi to lead spiritual life for residents, guiding a diverse community through celebrations, grief, and transitions. The role includes teaching, program development, and collaboration with interdisciplinary teams to foster an inclusive environment.

The position requires chaplaincy training, Jewish liturgy knowledge, and a passion for aging services, with responsibilities across Shabbat, High Holy Days, and lifecycle events.

Qualifications

• Chaplaincy training and experience required.
• Rabbinic ordination strongly preferred.
• Experience leading Jewish prayer services and life cycle ceremonies.
• Passion for transforming the aging experience.
• Ability to work independently and within interdisciplinary teams.

Responsibilities

• Lead weekly Friday night services and High Holy Day services.
• Provide pastoral care to residents and families.
• Create and lead educational and spiritual programming.
• Support staff in celebrations and hardships.
• Engage in milieu chaplaincy and inclusive community-building.

Skills

Pastoral care

Teaching Jewish texts

Interdisciplinary teamwork

Communication skills

Self-starter

Education

Rabbinic ordination

Chaplaincy training

Job description

Job Description:Job DescriptionPosition Summary:The Interfaith Chaplain/Rabbi of Orchard Cove is one of the primary leaders of creating a welcoming and affirming community to all who live at Orchard Cove, inclusive of many backgrounds and preferences. Orchard Cove looks to its Chaplain for leadership across an array of programming and situations. The Chaplain takes part in transforming the experience of aging by providing pastoral care to all residents through their celebrations, grief, and hardships. This is accomplished through cultivating vibrant and compelling options for educational, spiritual, cultural, and religious expression guided by what matters most to all residents. This role leads weekly Friday night services, the annual High Holy Day services, and all other Jewish holiday services, shaped by the preferences of those who participate.Core Competencies:Ability to initiate, establish, and deepen pastoral relationships with diverse individuals.Excellent interpersonal and team building skills.Coordination, administration, and planning of complex programs.Excellent written and verbal communication skills.Deeply passionate about transforming the aging journey.High level of individual initiative and creativity, while thriving working across interdisciplinary teams .Accuracy and attention to detail.Experience working with diverse populationsAbility to lead Jewish ritual and life cycle events, including prayer services in Hebrew.Excellent teaching skills, including the ability to teach primary Jewish texts.Self-starter. Ability to adapt to new and changing circumstances.Position Responsibilities:Serve as the interfaith chaplain with a focus on the needs of residents and their families as they face life transitions, celebrations, grief, and hardships.Serve as support for staff in their daily celebrations and hardships. Serve the community through “milieu chaplaincy,” having a positive presence throughout the community at key events and in the day to day.Create and lead educational and spiritual programming that supports the spiritual life and needs of a diverse community.Create community practices and programs to mark joyous occasions and key celebrations throughout the year.Lead the annual memorial service, and find ways to support residents, families, and staff through daily challenges and loss.Foster conversations and gatherings which continue to create a community which is welcoming and inclusive to all individuals with a range of backgrounds and preferences.Lead weekly Friday night services.Lead the High Holy Day services, and other Jewish holiday services and programs.Complete other projects as assigned.Qualifications:Chaplaincy training and experience requiredExperience leading (and with knowledge of) Jewish prayer services and life cycle ceremonies. Rabbinic ordination strongly preferred.Passion for transforming the experience of aging, and helping older adults live their best lives possiblePrevious knowledge and experience working with elders and their familiesAbility to work independently and as part of several interdisciplinary teamsFlexibility to meet assigned work, and take on new challenges as they ariseWorking Conditions and Physical Demands:Ability to move around the office areaAbility to occasionally move items up to 20 poundsThe individual spends over 95% of his/her time in an air-conditioned environment with varying exposure to noise. There is protection from weather conditionsRemote Type:On-siteSalary Range:$64,736.10 - $97,104.68