Chaplain (Part-Time) $22-$25/hour

Providence Place Senior Living; Collegeville (PA); On-site; USD 34,000 - 41,000; Part time

Job summary

Providence Place of Collegeville is seeking a Part Time Chaplain (20 hrs/wk) to support the mission of Providence Place Spiritual Life Services. The chaplain will address residents' spiritual needs and promote a holistic approach to care, fostering relationships with God and people. The role emphasizes pastoral care, religious life, and spiritual life groups.

Qualified candidates will have seminary training (M. Div.

Qualifications

• Seminary/college degree in ministry (M. Div. preferred).
• Bible college degree or equivalent with ministry training.
• Specialized training or certification from a recognized denomination.

Skills

Ecumenical ministry

Elder care experience

Pastoral counseling

Education

M. Div. or seminary training

Bible college degree or equivalent

Religious denomination certification

Job description

Providence Place of Collegeville is looking for a Part Time Chaplain (20 hrs/wk) who will faithfully implement and support the mission of Providence Place Spiritual Life Services. Providence Place promotes spiritual well-being among all of our residents through the affirmation of life in relationship with God and people in their daily lives. Providence Place takes a broad and inclusive approach to spiritual care that emphasizes each individual’s “spirituality” and meeting residents’ common spiritual needs while also honoring their varied religious traditions. Chaplains fulfill this vision by addressing three dimensions of spiritual care in the community: Pastoral Care, Religious Life and Services and Spiritual Life Groups.

Qualifications & Credentials (Education/Training):

• Seminary/College degree in ministry or other accredited training in ministry, (preferably a M. Div.) for solo chaplains and chaplains who will play a more senior role on the campus.
• Bible College degree or other college degree with additional specialized ministry training is a minimal requirement for chaplains playing a secondary role on the campus.
• Specialized training and/or certification from a recognized religious denomination or organization.

Religious Affiliations:

• Licensed and/or ordained by their faith group/denomination in order to administer communion and perform full pastoral duties for solo and lead pastors on campuses.
• Practices private and corporate devotional life of prayer, worship, study, fellowship, and service; foundational part of applicant’s life.

Experience:

• Proven record of practicing an ecumenical approach to ministry with other clergy, churches, groups.
• Professional and/or personal experience ministering to the elderly, gerontology, dementia and coursework in these areas.
• Training and/or experience in professional chaplaincy such as Clinical Pastoral Education (CPE), pastoral counseling or similar formal coursework and practicum experience is not required but is preferred.
• Pastoral ministry in parish setting, in long term pastorates which included older congregants and/or Chaplaincy in Assisted Living, or Skilled Nursing and/or Dementia units.

EOE