Chaplain (Part-time)

Cedarbrook Senior Care & Rehab; Allentown (Lehigh County); On-site; USD 28,000 - 41,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Every other weekend coverage

Job summary

Cedarbrook Senior Care & Rehab in Allentown seeks a part-time Chaplain to provide spiritual care and counseling to residents. The role includes conducting religious services, one-to-one pastoral counseling, and collaboration with the Life Enrichment team.

Requires theology/education background, CPE, and experience with older adults. Position features biweekly hours (~40 hours) with every other weekend coverage; duties report to the Director of Life Enrichment.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in a related field is required.
• Master of Divinity or equivalent required; CPE preferred.
• 2+ years in pastoral ministry with older adults; credentialing preferred.

Responsibilities

• Conduct religious services and activities; provide one-to-one pastoral counseling.
• Interview new residents and assist with orientation and adjustment.
• Counsel family members when requested; develop new programs; collaborate with treatment staff.

Skills

Public speaking

Pastoral counseling

Interpersonal skills

Preaching

Cultural sensitivity

Education

Bachelor's degree in related field

Master of Divinity or equivalent

1 unit of CPE

2+ years pastoral ministry with older adults

Denominational credentialing

Job description

Cedarbrook Senior Care & Rehab is seeking a part-time Chaplain for its Allentown Location.

• approximately 40 hours/biweekly pay. Hours vary.
• Every other weekend coverage.
• Faith Services is a vital Quality of Life component of our organization, meeting the spiritual needs of residents in this chapter of their lives.

Job Description

• This position is at the full performance level within a county long-term care facility. A position in this class provides counseling to residents with regards to spiritual and personal matters. Work includes conducting religious services and performing one to one religious counseling sessions. A position in this class reports directly to a higher- level administrative position, the Director of Life Enrichment/ Assistant Director of Life Enrichment.

TYPICAL EXAMPLES OF WORK:

• Conducts religious services; arranges for religious services and activities by volunteer groups; performs one to one religious/personal counseling sessions; protects the religious rights and privileges of all residents; and serves as a county representative to the religious community.
• Interviews new residents and assists them in orientation and adjustment to their new environment; meets with and counsels family members when requested; develops and promotes new programs; functions as a member of the treatment staff team.
• Performs related work as required; other duties as assigned.

REQUIRED KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS & ABILITIES:

• Thorough knowledge of the philosophies, principles, practices, methods, and techniques of religion.
• Thorough knowledge of the modern principles and practices of pastoral counseling.
• Knowledge of the psychology of personal adjustment.
• Ability to lead small on unit and house programs/public speaking skills.
• Ability to work closely with Part- Time Chaplain for the betterment of the resident's faith needs.
• Ability to obtain the confidence and trust of others, and work in close relationships with them.
• Ability to meet with the public.
• Familiarity with a wide range of religious perspectives and respect for diverse opinions, beliefs, and life experiences
• Ability to preach and engage in theological conversations with residents and staff.

Experience:

• Degree program in theology, education, counseling, or closely related field.
• Additional experience may be supplemented by special work in chaplaincy or graduate study in guidance, psychology, sociology, or education.
• OR any equivalent combination of acceptable training and experience which has provided the knowledge, skills and abilities cited above.

Education:

• Bachelors in related field.
• A Master of Divinity or equivalent degree
• A minimum of 1 Unit of Clinical Pastoral Education (CPE)
• A minimum of two years' experience in pastoral ministry, including working with older adults
• Credentialing for ministry by a recognized denomination

Job Type: Part-time

Schedule:

• Day shift
• Weekends as needed

Experience:

• LTC/nursing home: 1 year (Preferred)