Chaplain

Paxton Ministries; Harrisburg (Dauphin County); On-site; USD 22,041 - 26,863; Part time

Job summary

Paxton Ministries in Harrisburg seeks a part-time Spiritual Care Provider to offer support to residents. This role includes meeting residents' spiritual needs, planning spiritual activities, and participating in worship services.

The ideal candidate has teaching or spiritual care experience and a strong Christian faith. Flexibility is required as this role has a set schedule of approximately 15 hours per week, including some weekend and holiday responsibilities.

Qualifications

• Demonstrated experience in teaching, leadership, or spiritual care required.
• Preference for candidates with experience in a Chaplain role.
• Committed Christian with a heart for working with challenged adults.

Responsibilities

• Meet with new residents to discuss their spiritual needs.
• Pray for the Paxton Ministries community.
• Plan and lead spiritual activities.

Skills

Teaching and leadership experience

Ability to provide spiritual care

Strong interpersonal skills

Understanding of Christian faith

Education

Bachelor’s Degree in Theological Studies or related field

Tools

Driver’s license

Job description

Job Details

Job Location: HARRISBURG, PA 17111

Position Type: Part Time

Education Level: High School

Salary Range: $16.00 - $19.50 Hourly

Job Shift: Day

Summary of Position

This position provides spiritual care and support for residents of Paxton Ministries. This is a 15 hour per week part time position.

Principal Duties

• Meet with all new residents and any interested current residents to discuss their religious preferences and spiritual needs. This may include helping them develop goals and implement plans to meet their spiritual needs as they desire. Communicate these plans with the resident’s assigned Support Coordinator so plans can be included in their Support Plan.
• Pray regularly for the Paxton Ministries community and offer individual prayer support for residents and staff as requested.
• Encourage staff support for resident spiritual growth through regular communication with staff.
• Participate in the Sunday worship service at least once a month in coordination with the Activities Manager.
• Work closely with the Activities Manager to plan and lead spiritual activities that are integrated into the fabric of our activities program.
• Plan and lead special events which may include communion, baptism, or services related to special days on the liturgical Christian calendar.
• Provide care in a manner that respects residents’ dignity and use mental health recovery principles to encourage residents to develop their strengths and talents and set personal goals.
• Assist in planning memorial services for residents and offering grief counseling as appropriate.
• Visit with residents who are in the hospital or away from the home for short-term rehabilitation.
• Encourage residents to attend worship services and Bible studies in local churches.

Schedule

This position has the following part-time schedule of approximately 15 hours per week:

• Weekday Schedule: Flexibility to pick days/times upon hire after consulting with the Activities Manager.
• Weekends: Every fourth Sunday. Time off is scheduled during the week for each weekend shift worked.
• Holidays: Assigned to a holiday team on a rotating schedule of either Thanksgiving, Christmas, or off.

Qualifications

• Demonstrated experience in a position of teaching, leadership, or spiritual care is required. Preference will be given to a candidate with a Bachelor’s Degree in Theological Studies or related field, or experience in a similar Chaplain role.
• Paxton Ministries maintains a covenant relationship with the Brethren in Christ Church and accordingly this position will teach Christian faith and Biblical studies within the framework of the Brethren in Christ understanding of Christian discipleship.
• Experience in providing home care, long-term care, and/or experience in a similar Human Service agency is preferred.
• This position requires a committed Christian with a heart for working with mentally and emotionally challenged adults in a Christian residential care setting.
• Driving a vehicle for business purposes is a possibility for this position. That requires that he/she have a valid driver’s license, an acceptable MVR upon hire, and must at all times meet the guidelines in the Personnel Manual for an acceptable driving record.

Physical, Social, Emotional, and Spiritual Requirements

• Physical: Ability to accomplish the tasks associated with this position is essential, including standing for 2 hours, lifting up to 10-20 lbs. occasionally, frequent motions including but not limited to pulling, pushing, twisting, kneeling, reaching.
• Social: Strong rapport with staff, residents, families, and professionals is essential.
• Emotional: Skills of perception, understanding and caring for people are essential. He/she must be patient, calm under pressure, emotionally stable, and not easily-provoked.
• Spiritual: In a visible role, this position requires spiritual insight, maturity and patience, which comes out of a personal relationship with Jesus Christ.