Chaplain - Health Center & Assisted Living

Westminster-Canterbury of the Blue Ridge; Charlottesville (VA); On-site; USD 50,000 - 70,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Paid Time Off package

Education assistance program

Retirement Savings Plan with company match

Discounted meals

Paid Holidays

Free gym and pool access

Free parking

Medical, Dental, and Vision Benefits

Job summary

A premier senior living community in Charlottesville, VA, is seeking an Associate Chaplain to provide pastoral care to residents. The role involves offering spiritual and emotional support, coordinating pastoral services, and facilitating spiritual programming. Candidates should have a Master of Divinity, be ordained, and hold at least five years of experience in a pastoral setting, preferably in long-term care. This position offers a comprehensive benefits package, including paid time off and retirement savings plans.

Qualifications

• Must be ordained and in good standing with their denomination.
• Minimum of five years in a pastoral setting with experience in long-term care or hospice care.
• Experience in a Continuing Care Retirement Community (CCRC) setting is preferred.

Responsibilities

• Provide pastoral visits to new residents and families.
• Offer support to residents in hospice care and their families.
• Coordinate spiritual programming opportunities for residents.
• Facilitate connections for residents to their places of worship.
• Participate in Care Plans and communicate effectively with the care team.
• Conduct Vespers services and special worship services.
• Officiate memorial services and celebrations of life.

Skills

Pastoral care

Spiritual support

Good communication

Compassion

Ability to perform Holy Communion

Sensitivity to diverse faith traditions

Education

Master of Divinity or equivalent

Job description

A premier senior living community in Charlottesville, VA, is seeking an Associate Chaplain to provide pastoral care to residents. The role involves offering spiritual and emotional support, coordinating pastoral services, and facilitating spiritual programming. Candidates should have a Master of Divinity, be ordained, and hold at least five years of experience in a pastoral setting, preferably in long-term care. This position offers a comprehensive benefits package, including paid time off and retirement savings plans.