Lutheran Chaplain

• Summary: The Chaplain is responsible for a program of pastoral care for the residents of their assigned Lutheran Senior Service 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. Prepares for and conducts worship services and administers communion when appropriate; May preach at other LSS locations as needed
• 3. Works with families regarding family deaths (when appropriate) 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-site services
• 4. Provides pastoral counseling for LSS staff as appropriate; Assists with the administration of the Christ Care fund
• 5. Networks with area pastors to encourage support of our ministry and to obtain referrals; Participates in District (if LCMS) or Synod (if ELCA) activities
• 6. Provides pastoral visits to those hospitalized, in rehab centers, or unable to leave their home
• 7. Provides programs on pastoral care for the elderly to LSS and community groups
• 8. Recruits and oversees volunteers to extend spiritual care endeavors
• 9. May assist in fieldwork supervision as appropriate
• 10. Develops and/or adheres to an annual budget, managing monthly expenses, submitting mileage and reimbursable expense forms
• 11. Participates in the quality assurance program

• Qualifications, Knowledge, Skills & Abilities: Ordained and rostered clergy of the Lutheran Church-Missouri Synod (LCMS) or Evangelical Lutheran Church of America (ELCA).

Knowledge of gerontology, family dynamics and counseling
Minimum of one (1) unit of Clinical Pastoral Education (CPE) preferred
Certification by the Association of Professional Chaplains preferred

- Possess a Bachelor's degree in Divinity or a related field. A Master's degree is preferred.
- Have experience in crisis intervention and crisis management.
- Knowledge of hospice care principles and practices.

Job Type: Full-time

Pay: $55,000.00 - $80,000.00 per year

Benefits:

• 401(k)
• 401(k) matching
• Dental insurance
• Employee assistance program
• Employee discount
• Flexible schedule
• Health insurance
• Health savings account
• Paid time off
• Professional development assistance
• Referral program
• Retirement plan
• Tuition reimbursement
• Vision insurance

Schedule:

• 8 hour shift

Work Location: In person

Salary : $55,000 - $80,000