Chaplain Manager

Asbury; Mechanicsburg (Cumberland County); On-site; USD 75,000 - 85,000; Full time

Job summary

A senior living community is seeking a Chaplain Manager to oversee spiritual care services. This role includes providing compassionate support through pastoral counseling, religious services, and crisis response while supervising chaplaincy staff. The ideal candidate should have over five years of pastoral experience and a Master's degree in Divinity. This full-time position offers a competitive salary of $75,000-$85,000 based on experience, along with generous benefits.

Benefits

Medical, dental, and vision coverage

401K with match

PTO and paid holidays

Qualifications

• Minimum of 5+ years of pastoral experience as ordained clergy.
• Experience in Chaplaincy services with senior adults or in the senior living industry is preferred.

Responsibilities

• Plan and execute Spiritual well-being programs.
• Assist in the management of daily operations within the department.
• Act as a liaison between departments to ensure integrated services.

Skills

Empathy

Crisis response

Pastoral counseling

Education

Master of Divinity (M.Div.) or equivalent

Minimum of four (4) units of CPE

Degree or certification as a counselor

Job description

Schedule & Compensation

• Full Time, 40 hours weekly
• Hours M-F 8:00am-4:30pm (flexible), Sunday 1:30-5:30pm (2 Sundays a month)
• $75,000-$85,000, dependent upon experience

Overview

The Chaplain Manager oversees spiritual care services within a senior living community as part of the Wellness Department. This role provides compassionate support through religious services, pastoral counseling, crisis response, and guidance during life transitions. The position also supervises chaplaincy staff or volunteers and collaborates with other departments to promote holistic well-being. The ideal candidate demonstrates empathy, resilience, and a commitment to serving older adults with dignity. This role reports directly to the Director of Well-being.

Responsibilities

• Collaborate with the Well-Being Director to plan, develop, and execute Spiritual well-being programs and services aligned with the community's mission and resident needs.
• Assist the Well-Being Director in the management of daily operations within the department, including budget oversight, resource allocation, and ensuring compliance with regulatory standards.
• Act as a liaison between the Spiritual Life and Care Department and other community departments to ensure cohesive and integrated services for residents.
• Supervises all Spiritual Life and care department Staff, contractors, and volunteers as assigned.
• Participate in On-Call rotation for worship, hospital visits, and after-hours emergencies.
• Contacts next-of-kin or Power of Attorney upon death of resident and plans/officiates memorial services, if requested.
• Leads Bible Studies, other spiritually based programs, and visits residents.
• Participates as a member of the assigned facility’s interdisciplinary team
• Maintain accurate records of service attendance, visitation, feedback, and outcomes, providing regular reports to the Well-being Director.

Qualifications

• Minimum of 5+ years of pastoral experience as ordained clergy.
• Ministry in ecumenical settings.
• Experience in Chaplaincy services with senior adults or in the senior living industry is preferred

Education

• Master of Divinity (M.Div.) or equivalent
• Minimum of four (4) units of CPE, at least 2 at Level 2 (Advanced)
• Degree or certification as a counselor preferred

Additional Information

Depending upon the status of the position, Asbury offers generous benefits including medical, dental, and vision coverage; 401K with match; PTO and paid holidays.

We are an equal opportunity employer and all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, pregnancy, age, national origin, disability status, genetic information, protected veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by law.