Chaplain

Christian-Care-Communities; Hopkinsville (KY); On-site; USD 35,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

Christian-Care-Communities in Hopkinsville, Kentucky is seeking a compassionate Chaplain for its senior living community. The ideal candidate will provide spiritual support, emotional care, and lead worship services tailored to diverse resident needs.

With a required Bachelor's degree and 2 years of pastoral care experience, you will be an integral part of the care team, offering bereavement support and participating in holistic health planning.

Qualifications

• 2 years of experience as an ordained pastoral care provider.
• Preferred experience in a healthcare or geriatric setting.
• 30 hours of continuing education every 2 years.

Responsibilities

• Conduct regular visits to residents for direct pastoral care.
• Plan and lead weekly ecumenical worship services.
• Provide crisis and end-of-life support to families.

Skills

Compassionate care

Crisis intervention

Bereavement support

Interdisciplinary teamwork

Education

Bachelor’s degree

Master’s degree of Divinity

Job description

Chaplain for Senior Living Community

We are seeking a compassionate, dedicated, and interfaith-minded Community Chaplain to join our interdisciplinary care team. In this role, you will act as a spiritual guide, pastor, and counselor, offering a vital ministry of presence, comfort, and hope to older adults aging with dignity. You will deliver comprehensive spiritual assessments, provide emotional support to residents, families, and staff, and lead communal religious services tailored to various cognitive and physical abilities.

Essential Responsibilities

• Direct Pastoral Care: Conduct regular visits to residents across independent living, and skilled nursing center.
• Worship & Programming: Plan, coordinate, and lead weekly ecumenical worship services, scripture studies, devotions, and seasonal holy day celebrations.
• Crisis & End-of-Life Support: Offer immediate prayer, presence, and grief counseling during acute medical declines, family transitions, or active end-of-life care.
• Interdisciplinary Collaboration: Actively participate in care plan conferences alongside nursing, social services, and life enrichment teams to support holistic resident health.
• Family & Staff Ministry: Provide bereavement support to grieving families and offer a supportive, listening ear to staff members navigating compassion fatigue.

Position Requirements

Required Education: Bachelor’s degree from 4-year college or university

Preferred Education: Master’s degree of Divinity from accredited seminary; 4 units of Clinical Pastoral Education from ACPE (Association of Clinical Pastoral Education) accredited facility

Required Experience: 2 years’ experience as ordained pastoral care provider

Preferred Experience: Experience in a healthcare or geriatric setting

Required: 30 hours continuing education every 2 years, 20 hours pastoral care, 10 hours gerontology; denominational endorsement from his/her community of faith, and be an active member of a local church congregation.

Business travel is a requirement of position; proof of valid driver’s license with a clean driving record

If personal vehicle is used to transport self or others; proof of insurance of $100,000 single limit of liability