Interfaith Chaplain for Aging & Community Life

Hebrew SeniorLife; Canton (MA); On-site; USD 65,000 - 97,000; Full time

Job summary

Hebrew SeniorLife's Orchard Cove campus seeks an Interfaith Chaplain/Rabbi to lead a welcoming, inclusive Jewish life for residents and families, guiding programming through celebrations, grief, and everyday aging. The role emphasizes pastoral care, education, and cultural expression, shaped by resident preferences.

You will lead weekly Friday services, major Jewish holidays, and mentor staff and volunteers while collaborating across interdisciplinary teams to transform the aging journey.

Qualifications

• Chaplaincy training and experience required.
• Experience leading (and with knowledge of) Jewish prayer services and life cycle ceremonies. Rabbinic ordination strongly preferred.
• Passion for transforming the aging experience and helping older adults live their best lives.
• Previous knowledge and experience working with elders and their families.
• Ability to work independently and as part of several interdisciplinary teams.
• Flexibility to meet assigned work and take on new challenges.

Responsibilities

• Serve as the interfaith chaplain focusing on residents and families as they face transitions, celebrations, grief and hardships.
• Support staff in daily celebrations and hardships.
• Engage in milieu chaplaincy, maintaining a positive presence at key events.
• Create and lead educational and spiritual programming for a diverse community.
• Create community practices and programs to mark joyous occasions and key celebrations.
• Lead the annual memorial service and support residents, families, and staff daily challenges.
• Foster conversations and gatherings to maintain a welcoming community for diverse backgrounds.
• Lead weekly Friday night services.
• Lead High Holy Day services and other Jewish holiday services.
• Complete other projects as assigned.

Skills

Chaplaincy leadership

Interpersonal skills

Program coordination

Written and verbal communication

Initiative and creativity

Team collaboration across disciplines

Attention to detail

Experience with diverse populations

Leading Jewish ritual

Teaching Jewish texts

Self-starter attitude

Education

Chaplaincy training

Rabbinic ordination

Job description

Hebrew SeniorLife's Orchard Cove campus seeks an Interfaith Chaplain/Rabbi to lead a welcoming, inclusive Jewish life for residents and families, guiding programming through celebrations, grief, and everyday aging. The role emphasizes pastoral care, education, and cultural expression, shaped by resident preferences.

You will lead weekly Friday services, major Jewish holidays, and mentor staff and volunteers while collaborating across interdisciplinary teams to transform the aging journey.