What are the responsibilities and job description for the Village Center Pastor position at Messiah Lifeways?
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Description
Messiah Lifeways is looking for a new team member who will bring their skills, experience, and enthusiasm to the important role of Village Center Pastor. We offer exceptional benefits and value a collaborative, purpose-driven workplace. If you meet the requirements below and are passionate about enhancing the lives of older adults, we want to hear from you!
Job Summary:
The Village Center Pastor promotes spiritual wellness and development among the residents of Village Center. Village Center Pastors establish regular visitation patterns with residents and respond to pastoral needs. They provide stage-appropriate and creative programming that reflects all facets of spiritual wellness in collaboration with the Enrichment Specialist and Pastoral Ministries staff. This role shares responsibilities as part of the Pastoral Ministries team.
Job Duties/Responsibilities:
- Develop a plan to to ensure the spiritual care and development of Village Center residents in collaboration with Pastoral Ministries, Social Workers, and Enrichment Specialists
- With guidance from Director, periodically evaluate approaches to the spiritual care of Village Center residents and adjust as appropriate
- Promote the mission of Pastoral Ministries among Village Center residents and team members
- Maintain open communication with enrichment specialists, social workers, and other care providers to assure resident spiritual needs are being met
- Plan for and coordinate the schedule for spiritual life activities and programming in Village Center neighborhoods
- Pursue regular opportunities for reading, seminars, workshops that enhance knowledge/expertise of caring for the spiritual needs of Village Center residents
- Communicate with other pastors to care for residents moving through the continuum of care
- Promote Pastoral Ministries departmental initiatives in Village Center neighborhoods
- Participate in regular departmental team meetings
- Work cooperatively and productively with others, including other pastors, residents, families, and other team members
- Willingness to work under direction and supervision
- Contribute actively to the advancement of the mission and goals of the Pastoral Ministries department
- Exemplify spiritual wellness by committing to regular practices and rhythms of self-care
- Support and share responsibilities for Pastoral Ministries programming as directed
- Practice confidentiality regarding resident information as well as other information pertaining to the business of Messiah Lifeways
- Follow emergency procedures and respond rapidly and appropriately to emergencies ensuring the safety of the residents and staff
- Follow proper procedures and promote safe work practices in order to maintain a safe working environment
- Additional tasks and duties as requested by the Director of Pastoral Ministries
We offer competitive benefits and growth opportunities! In order to be considered, please complete the online application by clicking Apply below.
Messiah Lifeways is an award-winning non-profit organization that provides a network of services for adults 55 and better in the Central Pennsylvania region. Learn more at MessiahLifeways.org.
