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Description
Full Time
Benefits Eligibility: Medical, Dental, Vision, Life, Disability, 401(k) + company match, Employee Assistance, Flex Spending, Health Savings Account, Pet, Identity Protection, etc.
The primary responsibilities of the Chaplain are to provide leadership and oversight for overall ministry, deliver pastoral care, worship services, advice and support to residents and their families as well as employees while supporting the mission of the community.  Develop strategies to encompass projects and comprehensive programs to carry out the ministry while meeting the spiritual and emotional needs of residents.  Maintain relationships with local churches and help to keep residents in touch with their church as needed.
Qualifications:
• Ordained by a mainline Christian denomination.
• Ecumenical perspective and ability to work well with people of all faiths.
• Ability to process information accurately, make appropriate decisions and take appropriate action based upon the information available.
• Requires a Bachelor’s degree from an accredited college and a seminary degree (M.Div.)
• Minimum of five years of experience, with an emphasis and some experience in long-term care or CCRC setting preferred.
• Board Certification by Professional Chaplains Association or in the process of obtaining certification.
• Valid driver’s license with a good driving record required.
• Hospice or Home Health experience a plus.
• Education in Clinical Pastoral Education is a plus.
• Basic computer skills required.
• Ability to communicate with older population with varying mental and physical capabilities.
• Ability to work with confidential information and maintain its’ integrity.
• Sincere interest in working with the elderly.
• Be creative, positive, energetic, organized and patient.
• Strong customer service skills; maintain a hospitality approach when engaging all individuals.
Requirements
• Promote spiritual development and demonstrate sensitivity to needs of residents, staff and families concerning spiritual, emotional, mental and physical matters.
• Promote spiritual development and expression for residents enabling them to function in capacities which fulfill their spiritual potential based on individual needs.
• Prepare and conduct worship services and devotionals for designated Sunday services as well as other programs as requested.
• Use effective communication skills in order to preach, lecture, teach and counsel residents and others either individually or collectively.
• Discreetly and promptly inform churches when a resident member is experiencing a change (hospitalization, expressing need for clergy visit, etc.).
• Visit new residents within one week of arrival and routinely (at least every six months) thereafter; unless special circumstances arise that require more.
• Visit campus residents who are admitted to the hospital within 24 hours of notification.
• Provide consultation to bereaved residents timely and assist with memorial services if requested.
• Respond to resident deaths appropriately with visits, phone calls and conduct memorial services as needed.
• Assist in preparation of elements and plans for Communion Services quarterly.
• Assist in conducting special services for holidays and special events.
• Assist in preparation of worship service bulletins and correspondence regarding chapel program and events.
• Serve as a member of the Chaplain’s Advisory Committee; attend all meetings and share information with other Chaplain.
• Represent Sunnyside to surrounding communities and to area churches and places of worship.
• When invited, attend and show support for Sunnyside functions sponsored by various departments.
• Offer appropriate prayers and blessings for meetings and assemblies when requested.
• Engage in a regimen of continuing education; complete a minimum of 30 hours per year of documented education directly applicable to Chaplaincy.
• Participate in committees such as strategic planning.