Chaplain I - Elder Care Spiritual Support (Part-Time)

Transforming Age; Seattle (WA); On-site; USD 41,000 - 55,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive pay

Medical, Dental, Vision benefits

Retirement plan

Generous paid time off

Work/Life Balance

Job summary

Parkshore in Seattle is seeking a part-time Chaplain to provide spiritual support and pastoral care to residents in a retirement community. You will lead worship, offer counseling, and assist families with bereavement while coordinating with a care team.

Ideal candidates hold a Divinity degree (or ordination with endorsement), have CPE exposure, and can engage respectfully with diverse faiths. Background check and potential first aid certification may be required.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s or Master’s in Divinity preferred or comparable degree/ministry certification.
• Ordained clergy in good standing with endorsement.
• Willing to assist residents of all faiths and ensure spiritual needs are met.
• Pastoral, counseling and advising skills; geriatrics experience preferred.
• Background check required; first aid certification may be required.

Responsibilities

• Provide spiritual support and pastoral care to residents and families.
• Offer worship services, counseling and spiritual guidance to diverse seniors.
• Support residents during end-of-life transitions and bereavement.
• Collaborate with interdisciplinary teams to plan holistic care.
• Participate in budget planning for supplies and activities; build community contacts.

Skills

Pastoral care

Counseling

Advising

Diversity engagement

First aid

Education

Bachelor’s or Master’s in Divinity

Education as ordained clergy (endorsement)

4 units of CPE preferred

Job description

Parkshore in Seattle is seeking a part-time Chaplain to provide spiritual support and pastoral care to residents in a retirement community. You will lead worship, offer counseling, and assist families with bereavement while coordinating with a care team.

Ideal candidates hold a Divinity degree (or ordination with endorsement), have CPE exposure, and can engage respectfully with diverse faiths. Background check and potential first aid certification may be required.