Chaplain (3334)

Scenic Living Communities; Iowa Falls (IA); On-site; USD 25,000 - 45,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Health, Dental, & Vision Care Plans

401(k) with company match

PTO

Paid Holidays

Competitive Wages

Referral Bonus

Service Award Bonus

Tuition Assistance

Fun & engaging team environment

Job summary

Scenic Living Communities in Iowa Falls seeks a Chaplain to provide compassionate spiritual care for residents and families across all care levels. The role includes leading worship, conducting regular pastoral visits, and supporting residents through illness, grief, and end-of-life moments.

You will collaborate with local churches and faith groups, ensure spiritual needs are met, and maintain visitation records and schedules. Ordination or chaplain certification is required.

Qualifications

• Ordained minister, M.Div. or Chaplain Certification required.
• Clinical training in geriatric counseling is preferred.
• Pastoral experience in senior living, long-term care, or congregate living is preferred.
• Experience in parish ministry, hospital chaplaincy, mission work or parachurch ministry is preferred.

Responsibilities

• Plan, coordinate, and lead weekly non-denominational worship services and faith-based programs, adapting services to residents’ needs.
• Conduct regular one-on-one pastoral visits with residents across care levels to provide spiritual support.
• Provide spiritual support to residents and families during illness, bereavement, crises and end-of-life care, including hospital visits and memorial services as requested.
• Foster relationships with local churches, clergy, faith-based organizations, and volunteer ministries to expand spiritual care opportunities.
• Ensure that residents’ religious and spiritual needs are met and that services are welcoming and respectful.
• Maintain records of chaplain visits, worship attendance, and programming; coordinate schedules and attend meetings.

Skills

Pastoral care

Education

Ordained Minister / M.Div. / Chaplain Certification

Job description

Job Details

Job Location: Scenic Living Communities - IOWA FALLS, IA 50126 Position Type: Part Time Scenic Living Communities is a continuing care retirement community in Iowa Falls, Iowa. Scenic Living Communities offers several levels of living including independent living, assisted living, short term rehab, and long term care.

In addition to our commitment to provide quality care to our residents, we are also committed to providing a great work environment for our Team Members.

Benefits

We value and are grateful for our Team Members. Below is a snapshot of our benefits to foster health and happiness for our team:

• Health, Dental, & Vision Care Plans with company cost share (full time only)
• Company paid Employee Assistance Program (EAP)
• 401(k) with company match
• PTO
• Paid Holidays
• Competitive Wages
• Referral Bonus
• Service Award Bonus
• Tuition Assistance
• Fun & engaging team environment

Overview

The Chaplain provides compassionate spiritual care and emotional support to residents and families while fostering a welcoming environment that respects individuals of all faith backgrounds and beliefs. This position develops meaningful relationships through regular pastoral visits, including one-on-one visits with residents, leads worship services and faith-based programming, offers support during times of illness, grief, and end-of-life care, and partners with community faith organizations to enhance residents' spiritual well-being.

Duties and Responsibilities

• Plan, coordinate, and lead weekly non-denominational worship services, Bible studies, seasonal worship experiences, and other faith-based programs, adapting services to meet residents' cognitive and physical abilities.
• Conduct regular one-on-one pastoral visits with residents across all levels of care to provide individualized spiritual support, encouragement, and companionship.
• Provide spiritual support to residents and their families during illness, hospitalization, bereavement, crises, and other significant life events, including hospital visitation and officiating memorial services as requested.
• Foster relationships with local churches, clergy, faith-based organizations, and volunteer ministries to expand spiritual care opportunities and connect residents with religious resources of their choosing.
• Ensure that religious and spiritual needs of residents/tenants are met.
• Protect and promote resident rights by honoring each individual's choice of faith tradition or non-religious beliefs and ensuring all spiritual services are welcoming, respectful, and free from coercion.
• Maintain accurate records of chaplain visits, worship attendance, and spiritual programming; coordinate worship schedules and materials; attend required meetings and education; and perform other duties as assigned.

Qualifications

The Chaplain must be an Ordained Minister, Master of Divinity (M.Div.), Master of Arts in Theology, or Chaplain Certification. Clinical training in an approved geriatric counseling program is preferred, as is pastoral experience in a senior living, long-term care, or other congregate living setting. Previous experience in parish ministry, hospital chaplaincy, mission work, or parachurch ministry is also preferred.

Physical Requirements of this position

• Lift and carry
• Up to 30 lbs.
• Occasionally
• Reach at, above and below shoulder height
• Occasionally
• Push/Pull
• Up to 30 lbs.
• Occasionally
• Sit, stand, walk
• Combined & intermittent throughout the shift
• Twist, bend, crawl, kneel, crouch
• Combined & intermittent throughout the shift
• Hand manipulation: grasp, handle, torque, finger on controls & equipment
• Constantly
• Hear, talk, and see
• Constantly
• Summary of Potential Occupational Exposures:
• Blood borne pathogens
• Direct contact with:
• Blood, urine, feces, vomitus, wound exudates, semen/vaginal secretions, cerebrospinal, synovial, pleural, peritoneal, pericardial, amniotic
• Specific Tasks Creating Potential Exposure:
• General resident care
• Handling soiled linens and clothing
• Cleaning resident rooms and common areas

We are an equal opportunity employer and will consider all applications without regard to race, marital status, sex, age, color, religion, national origin, veteran status, disability of any other characteristic protected by law. Our family of retirement communities are proud to be a tobacco-free campus, including but not limited to electronic cigarettes. We follow CMS and CDC protocols and guidelines.

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