Inner Wellbeing & Spirituality Associate

Horizon House (CCRC); Seattle (WA); On-site; USD 48,064 - 53,643; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

403(b) Retirement & Company Match

Discounted Parking

Discounted Meals on-site

Free Gym and Pool access for employees

Staff Events

Job summary

Horizon House in Seattle is seeking an Inner Wellbeing & Spirituality Associate to support residents and staff with compassionate spiritual care. You will lead worship, faith-based programming, and remembrance events, while collaborating across departments to foster belonging for all faith traditions and those with no faith tradition.

You’ll work closely with the Inner Wellbeing & Spirituality Manager, ensuring inclusive, dignity-centered care and meaningful community engagement for older adults

Qualifications

• Ordination or commissioning within 12 months of hire.
• Three years of ministry, spiritual care, chaplaincy, or related field.
• Two years of worship leadership experience.
• Experience working with older adults in senior living/healthcare.
• Ability to provide inclusive spiritual care for diverse backgrounds.
• Strong communication and commitment to resident dignity and confidentiality.

Responsibilities

• Provide compassionate spiritual and emotional support to residents, families, volunteers, and staff.
• Conduct one-on-one visits and facilitate group engagement opportunities.
• Plan and lead worship services, Bible studies, holiday observances, and other spiritual programming.
• Organize remembrance and memorial services honoring residents and supporting community reflection.
• Partner with other departments to develop meaningful programming for residents.
• Coordinate with community faith leaders and support onsite faith-based services and activities.
• Maintain participation records and support ongoing departmental operations and training.

Skills

Pastoral care

Group facilitation

Interfaith inclusivity

Resident dignity

Worship services

Education

Ordination eligibility within 12 months

Three years ministry/spiritual care experience

Two years worship leadership experience

Experience with older adults in senior living/healthcare

Strong communication and confidentiality

Job description

Starting Pay Range: $34.89 - $38.94 per hour

Typical Schedule: Monday, Wednesday, Thursday, 10am to 4pm with occasional Sunday needs. (There is some room for flexibility with the specific days of the schedule, please apply and share your availability with us!)

Summary

The Inner Wellbeing & Spirituality Associate supports the spiritual wellbeing of residents, families, volunteers, and staff by fostering connection, comfort, and belonging. This role provides compassionate spiritual care through individual support, worship services, faith-based programming, remembrance events, and meaningful community engagement. Working closely with the Inner Wellbeing & Spirituality Manager, the Associate helps create an inclusive environment that honors individuals of all faith traditions and those with no faith tradition.

What You’ll Do

• Provide compassionate spiritual and emotional support to residents, families, volunteers, and staff.
• Conduct one-on-one visits and facilitate group engagement opportunities.
• Plan and lead worship services, Bible studies, holiday observances, and other spiritual programming.
• Organize remembrance and memorial services that honor residents and support community reflection.
• Partner with other departments to develop meaningful programming for residents.
• Coordinate with community faith leaders and support onsite faith-based services and activities.
• Maintain participation records and support ongoing departmental operations and training.

Education, Experience, and Knowledge

• Ordained or commissioned minister, or eligible for ordination or commissioning within 12 months of hire.
• Three years of experience in ministry, spiritual care, chaplaincy, or a related field.
• Two years of experience leading worship services within a faith tradition.
• Experience working with older adults, preferably in senior living, healthcare, hospice, or a related setting.
• Ability to provide inclusive spiritual care and build meaningful relationships with people from diverse backgrounds and beliefs.
• Strong communication skills and a commitment to resident dignity, confidentiality, and person-centered service.

Benefits and Perks

• 403(b) Retirement & Company Match
• Discounted Parking
• Discounted Meals on-site
• Free Gym and Pool access for employees
• Fun and Exciting Staff Events

Physical Requirements: The ideal candidate must be able to complete all physical requirements of the job with or without reasonable accommodation.

Confidentiality Requirements: Employee accesses, uses and/or discloses Protected Health Information, as defined by HIPAA, only to the extent minimally necessary to accomplish essential job functions. Employee practices appropriate safeguards to prevent unauthorized access, use and/or disclosure of PHR (paper, electronic and oral) within his/her work area.

Equal Opportunity

Horizon House is an equal opportunity employer and seeks to attract and retain the most qualified individuals without regard to race, color, religion, national origin, gender or gender identity, sexual orientation, age, genetic information, disability, or veteran status. Learn more about what it means to be an Equal Opportunity Employer. Additional information can be found here.

All staff must demonstrate the legal right to work in the United States. Horizon House is an E-Verify employer. All applicants offered a role must pass a DSHS background check, and drug screening.

We are committed to working with and providing reasonable accommodations to individuals with physical and mental disabilities. If you need special assistance or accommodations while seeking employment, please email [e-mail] or call [phone] with the nature of your request.