Director of Pastoral Care and Services

Living Branches; Lansdale (Montgomery County); On-site; USD 90,000 - 135,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Paid Time Off

Educational Reimbursement

Medical, Dental, Vision Benefits

DPC Healthcare (no cost for enrolled)

Holiday and summer parties

401(k) match

Meal discounts

Fitness center access

Employee appreciation initiatives

Job summary

Living Branches seeks a compassionate Director of Pastoral Care and Service to lead spiritual care across its Pennsylvania communities. You will supervise Pastors and Pastoral Care staff, guide worship services, and ensure timely responses to pastoral needs while coordinating with volunteers and ministry partners.

The role emphasizes leadership, geriatric care experience, and collaboration with religious communities to foster growth and wholeness among residents, families, and staff.

Qualifications

• Degree in Pastoral Care, Counseling or related field.
• Licensed by Mosaic Mennonite or MCUSA conference.
• 5+ years in long-term care with supervisory experience.
• Ordination credentials held by local MCUSA conference (preferred).
• Experience caring for geriatric residents or dementia care.
• Strong managerial and leadership abilities.
• Pastorate experience in a congregational setting.
• Education in gerontology.

Responsibilities

• Lead spiritual care programs across Living Branches communities.
• Supervise Living Branches Pastors and Pastoral Care staff.
• Ensure timely pastoral care responses and adequate coverage.
• Partner with Volunteer Coordinator to recruit volunteers.
• Monitor attendance to tailor religious education and activities.
• Collaborate with pastors to plan worship services and events.

Skills

Pastoral care

Managerial skills

Geriatrics

Dementia care

Supervisory experience

Pastorate experience

Education

Degree in Pastoral Care, Counseling or related field

Licensure by Mosaic Mennonite/MCUSA conference

Ordination credentials (preferred)

Job description

Director of Pastoral Care and Service

Join the team at Living Branches!

Come Live & Grow – Together!

Living Branches is seeking a compassionate and experienced Director of Pastoral Care & Service to lead spiritual care across our communities. In this meaningful leadership role, you will guide programs and services that support the spiritual nurture, growth, and well‑being of residents, families, and team members while supervising Living Branches Pastors and Pastoral Care & Services staff.

Director of Pastoral Care and Service Highlights:

• Actively participates in the delivery of pastoral care and instructs and supervises staff to ensure that sufficient pastoral care coverage is available to best meet the needs of the residents and that all requests for pastoral care are responded to in a timely manner
• Assists in orientation and training of new employees, participates in their ongoing training, and participates as appropriate in the hiring and disciplinary processes
• Works with the Volunteer Coordinator to identify and recruit potential volunteer workers
• Analyzes resident attendance and participation to ensure that religious education and activities are meeting the spiritual needs of Living Branches residents, their families and staff
• Collaborates with Pastors and other ministry members to reflect on present spiritual needs of the Living Branches community and to establish worship services, programs, and other events that can help facilitate new spiritual growth and wholeness
• Communicates and provides liaison with the religious community and acts as an ambassador for Living Branches as required
• Maintains documentation as required by regulations and organizational policies
• Oversees the use and maintenance of the chapel and maintains office supply inventories and ritual items and religious literature supply inventories

Director of Pastoral Care and Service Requirements:

• Degree in Pastoral Care, Counseling or other related field
• Licensed by Mosaic Mennonite or another MCUSA related conference, required
• 5+ years in long‑term care with supervisory experience preferred
• Ordination credentials held by local MCUSA conference, preferred
• Experience providing care for geriatric persons or working with dementia residents
• Strong managerial skills to provide guidance and direction, set performance standards and monitor performance of subordinates
• Previous Pastorate experience in a congregational setting
• Experience and education in gerontology

At Living Branches, a community with a 5-star CMS rating, our roots run deep! Our core values put people before profit! If you're looking for a career in a friendly, welcoming place where you can make a difference, come join our team!!

Benefits:

• Paid Time Off – up to 3 weeks starting your first year
• Educational Reimbursement and Scholarships
• Medical, Dental, and Vision Benefits – as low as $22.85 per pay
• Direct Primary Care (DPC): Personalized, convenient primary care services at no cost for team members enrolled in our medical plan.
• Team Member holiday and summer parties
• Generous 401(k) match – Up to 7%
• Team Member discount for meals
• Free membership to onsite fitness center
• Team Member Appreciation Initiatives

Living Branches is an equal opportunity employer that employs over 700 team members and has more than 1,400 residents at three locations in Pennsylvania.

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