Lead Chaplain

Job Description: 

Introduction:

At EverTrue, team members at all levels find their calling in our mission of Older Adults Living Life to the Fullest. In this work environment, all team members are part of a community and appreciated by the people they work with – residents and coworkers – every day. 

Summary:

The Lead Chaplain is responsible for oversight of the Pastoral Care program for the residents of their assigned EverTrue community.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities:

1. Assesses pastoral care needs of residents and provides spiritual guidance to individual residents, groups of residents and families through worship services, devotions, Bible study, prayer and other spiritual support. Networks with community leadership to coordinate care

2. Supervises other Pastoral Care staff at their Community, including employment decisions (in consultation with the Chaplaincy Care Committee of the Board of Directors), staffing, performance evaluation, etc.   

3. Prepares for and conducts worship services and administers communion when appropriate. May preach at other EverTrue locations as needed

4. Works with families regarding family deaths and may conduct funerals and memorial services as residents and families desire. May act as a liaison between the funeral home and the community for on-campus services

5. Provides pastoral counseling for employees as appropriate. Assists with the administration of the Christ Care fund

6. Networks with area pastors to encourage support of our ministry and to obtain referrals. Participating in District (if LCMS)/Synod (if ELCA) activities

7. Provides pastoral visits to those hospitalized or those unable to leave their home

8. Provides programs on pastoral care for the elderly to EverTrue and community groups

9. Recruits and oversees volunteers to extend spiritual care endeavors

10. Assists in fieldwork supervision as appropriate

11. Develops and adheres to an annual budget

12.Participates in the quality assurance program

Qualifications, Knowledge, Skills & Abilities:

To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or ability required.

• Ordained and rostered clergy of the Lutheran Church-Missouri Synod (LCMS) or Evangelical Lutheran Church of America (ELCA). NOTE: In certain settings (including team settings with more than one Chaplain), non-ordained and non-Lutheran candidates may be considered. 
• Knowledge of gerontology, family dynamics and counseling
• Certified by the Association of Professional Chaplains preferred
• Minimum of one (1) unit of Clinical Pastoral Education (CPE) preferred
• Comfortable in an ecumenical setting
• Possesses an outgoing personality
• Personal commitment to continuing education and peer review

Physical Requirements and Working Conditions:

The physical activities, demands and work environment described here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential job duties and responsibilities.

While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to stand; walk; use hands to finger, handle, or feel objects, tools, or controls; and talk and hear. The employee frequently is required to sit; reach with hands and arms; and stoop, kneel, crouch, or crawl. The employee is occasionally required to climb or balance and taste or smell.

A well-lighted and ventilated working area that has its own temperature control system (air conditioning and heat). Is subject to frequent interruptions. Is willing to work beyond normal working hours, on weekends and holidays. The noise level in the work environment is usually moderate.

This job description is intended to describe the general nature and level of work performed by those assigned to this classification. This job description in no way states or implies that these are the only duties to be performed by those occupying this position. The job description and job functions described herein are subject to possible modification by EverTrue in accordance with applicable federal, state, and local laws.

Additional Information:

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