What are the responsibilities and job description for the Staff Chaplain position at Phoebe Ministries?
Staff Chaplain
Wernersville, PA
Phoebe Ministries is hiring a Full-time Staff Chaplain to join our long-term care facility in Berks, PA.
We show our employees our appreciation for their contribution towards carrying out our mission of enriching the lives of seniors. Phoebe Berks has a beautiful, updated campus and high standards of excellence for all our employees.
Phoebe offers great PERKS and BENEFITS:
- Generous Paid Annual Leave Time PLUS the ability to sell back unused time twice a year!!!
- Full Benefit Package, including Health, Dental, Vision and Life Insurance
- Tuition Reimbursement
- Service Awards & Recognition Gift Cards
Responsibilities for a Chaplain with Phoebe Berks:
The staff chaplain is responsible for coordinating and conducting various religious activities and providing for the spiritual needs of the residents and their families. Provides pastoral care to Phoebe Berks staff. Provides mentorship to CPE students and is responsible for volunteer development and community networking. Gives leadership to all aspects of pastoral care at Phoebe Berks, including supervising pastoral care staff (associate and per diem chaplains) and pastoral care volunteers. Works collaboratively with other departments. Understands the differences in resident needs based on diverse services offered on the Berks campus, such as Independent Living, Personal Care, and Healthcare Center, and develops appropriate spiritual care programming for each setting.
Requirements for a Chaplain with Phoebe Berks:
- Master of Divinity degree
- Ordained for ministry and in good standing with one’s faith group/denomination; endorsed for chaplaincy by one’s faith group/denomination.
- At least three years’ experience in a pastoral ministry setting
- Completed four units of CPE.
- Board certified or eligible for board certification by Association of Professional Chaplains/APC, National Association of Catholic Chaplains/NACC
- Successful candidates are those who thrive in a positive and respectful Customer Driven Culture and exemplify the organization’s Faith in Action Mission, Vision, and Values.