Chaplain

Cassia; Dassel (MN); On-site; USD 41,000 - 47,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive Pay

Tuition Assistance & Student Loan Forg

PTO & 403(b)

Employee Assistance Program

Employee Discount Program

Pet Insurance

Job summary

Cassia, a faith-based ministry that provides housing and healthcare to aging adults, has a unique opportunity for a Chaplain to work at Lakeside Generations in Dassel, MN. This is a part-time role with competitive pay and a supportive team.

Interim Chaplain responsibilities include providing spiritual care, visiting residents, documenting assessments, conducting Bible study, and offering support to families and staff. A meaningful, nonprofit environment awaits you.

Qualifications

• Masters of Divinity required; 1 unit of Clinical Pastoral Education included in curriculum.
• Endorsed by ELCA or in good standing with a church body in common mission with ELCA.
• Rostered for Ecclesiastical Endorsement encouraged but not required.
• 4 CPE units encouraged but not required.
• Board Certification preferred but not required.
• Eligibility for Board Certification strongly encouraged, but not required.
• Equivalent job-related experience and/or education may be recognized.

Responsibilities

• Provide spiritual care in alignment with Cassia’s mission to residents, families, and employees.
• Visit residents individually and tailor involvement to meet spiritual and emotional needs.
• Ensure timely spiritual care assessments and proper documentation in the chart.
• Research and prepare materials for Bible study, devotions, and worship.
• Counsel and assist families and staff in emergencies or after death.
• May fill speaking appointments in local churches as Cassia representative.
• Attend required meetings as directed by Supervisor.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

Skills

Interpersonal skills

Diversity awareness

Communication

Spiritual care

Education

Masters of Divinity

Clinical Pastoral Education (CPE)

ELCA endorsement

Board Certification preferred

Ecclesiastical Endorsement readiness

Parish/Senior health care chaplain experience

Equivalent experience/education

Job description

Cassia, a faith-based ministry that provides housing and healthcare to aging adults, has a unique opportunity for aChaplainto work atLakeside Generations,inDassel, MN! This is your opportunity to join a solid, stable, and fun team. If you’re looking for a rewarding role in a supportive, nonprofit community, we’d love to have you join our team!

Position Type: Part-Time

Wage Range: $30 - $34 / hour depending on experience.

Location:439 William Avenue East, Dassel MN 55325

Interim Chaplain Responsibilities:

• Provide spiritual care, in conjunction with Cassia’s mission, to care for residents, families and employees.
• Visit residents on an individual basis and determine type of involvement appropriate for meeting their spiritual and emotional needs.
• Ensures that spiritual care assessments are completed timely and entered/placed into the resident’s medical chart, as appropriate for setting.
• Research and prepare materials to conduct Bible study, resident devotions, and worship.
• Counsels and assists families and staff in times of emergencies or death, as requested.
• Is available to fill speaking appointments in local churches as a representative of Cassia.
• Attends required meetings as determined by Supervisor.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

Interim Chaplain Qualifications:

• Masters of Divinity Degree required; curriculum includes 1 unit of Clinical Pastoral Education.
• Ordained or commissioned by and in good standing with the Evangelical Lutheran Church in America, or other endorsing church body in common mission with the ELCA.
• Rostered for Ecclesiastical Endorsement for Specialized Ministry is encouraged, but is not required.
• Completion of 4 units of Clinical Pastoral Education from a professional chaplaincy organization (such as ACPE) is encouraged, but not required.
• Board Certification by the Association for Professional Chaplains is preferred but not required.
• Eligibility for Board Certification is strongly encouraged, but not required.
• Equivalent job related experience and/or education may be recognized in lieu of Clinical Pastoral Education.
• Parish experience or senior health care chaplain experience preferred.
• Excellent interpersonal skills and ability to respect and work with diverse religious, cultural, and ethnic groups.

Cassia Benefits:

• Competitive Pay with experience-based raises
• Tuition Assistance & Student Loan Forgiveness (site-specific)
• Paid Time Off (PTO) & 403(b)/401(k) with Employer Match
• Employee Assistance Program with free confidential counseling/coaching for self and family members
• Employee Discount Program
• Pet Insurance

About Us:

Located in Dassel next to a picturesque garden and lake, our small campus takes pride in giving the best care to our residents. Here, you will join our engaged, approachable staff and truly become a part of our tight-knit family where everybody knows your name. We want to make sure you have everything you need in order to succeed and support you in any way that we can. We are proud to have received the 2025 Customer Experience Award in overall satisfaction, nursing care, recommend to others, overall customer experience, etc.

Cassia is a nonprofit, mission-driven senior care organization with over 200 years of experience. As a Cassia community, we are dedicated to fostering fullness of life for older adults by providing compassionate, high-quality care.

Our Service Standards of Respect, Excellence, Integrity, Stewardship, Compassion, Collaboration, Unity, and Innovation are the bedrock of all that we do.

We value inclusivity, collaboration, and professional growth, ensuring our employees feel supported in their careers. To learn more, visit our website: https://www.lakesidegenerations.org/

Join us and become part of a nonprofit organization that truly makes a difference!

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