Campus Pastor / Chaplain (Presbyter)

Presbyterian Homes & Services•Clive, IA

11d•Onsite

About The Position

Presbyterian Homes & Services Walnut Ridge is seeking a Campus Pastor to provide spiritual guidance, counsel, and comfort to residents and staff. Sound interpersonal relationships built on Christian values and principles form the basis of practice and service. The Presbyter Campus Pastor reports to the Site Leader or Pastoral designee and may supervise and mentor diaconal pastors. The position leads and coordinates spiritual care for residents, including worship, sacraments, prayer, Bible studies, and PHS programs. The pastor supports residents, families, staff, and the wider community through pastoral visits, counseling, memorial and funeral services, bereavement support, referrals, and emergency care. The role also supports the integration of Christian culture across the community, applies relevant policies and regulations, and manages resources to meet operational goals. Walnut Ridge is a senior living community in Clive, Iowa, with independent living, assisted living, memory care, and skilled care. The campus includes a wellness center and warm-water swimming pool. Employees may access campus amenities such as free meals, free wellness center access, walking paths, and a nearby bus route.

Requirements

Bachelor’s degree and Master of Divinity (M.Div.) degree from an accredited theological seminary or equivalent.
Ecclesiastical endorsement by a recognized religious denomination.
Ability to make independent decisions.
Ability to tactfully work with residents, family members, staff, visitors, the public, and church organizations.
Demonstrated good moral character.
Ability to plan, organize, develop, and implement goals and objectives for a pastoral care program based on community size, allocated hours, and needs.
Agreement with the Presbyterian Homes mission, vision, and values, including an evangelistic pastoral commitment, and demonstrated compatibility with its mission and operating philosophies.
Computer proficiency, including Microsoft Office and other common computer programs.
Ability to read, write, speak, and understand English to communicate with customers.

Nice To Haves

Three years of experience in a church setting or other pastoral care or chaplaincy ministry.
One unit of clinical pastoral education (CPE).

Responsibilities

Help maintain an environment that provides high-quality physical, mental, emotional, social, and spiritual care while supporting residents’ independence and dignity.
Establish and maintain effective communication systems with customers.
Implement, organize, and coordinate spiritual care programs, including worship, sacraments, prayer, Bible studies, and PHS programs.
Arrange Sunday worship and weekday chapel services in accordance with residents’ requests and preferences; plan and conduct seasonal and holiday services.
Arrange services for major resident denominations, using outside clergy as needed, and serve or arrange for communion.
Conduct weekly small Bible studies and visit and pray with residents individually; document visits and maintain accurate program and visit records.
Provide specialized spiritual care to dementia care residents and implement PHS programs such as Blessing of the Hands and Procession of Honor.
Support hospice programs and staff as appropriate.
Build working relationships with outside agencies and organizations, promote PHS at church functions, participate with community constituencies, and coordinate services with pastoral care colleagues and other professionals.
Participate in local and conference ministeriums as directed.
Visit residents regularly, attend care and family conferences as required, and document appropriate information in resident files while maintaining confidentiality.
Conduct funerals and memorial services when requested; provide pastoral counseling and support to residents and families experiencing life changes, including death, and provide emergency pastoral care as needed.
Provide bereavement follow-up for families for up to one year after a resident’s death as appropriate; conduct regular memorial services and provide referrals to families and staff.
Support staff during crises or following significant deaths, and collaborate with Learning and Development staff on ongoing education for staff and volunteers about caregiving, grief, faith in health care, spirituality, and aging.
Serve as a liaison between residents or families and their home churches, or as pastor for residents without a church, regardless of denomination.
Implement spiritual care services, policies, procedures, and practices; use quality management processes, ensure regulatory and best-practice compliance, and maintain current knowledge of relevant laws, regulations, policies, practices, and community resources.
Use independent judgment and discretion to evaluate possible courses of action and make decisions.
Evaluate and monitor diaconal pastors weekly and, as applicable, meet quarterly with the Senior Director of Pastoral Care Services during the first year after hire.
Manage resource allocations to meet or exceed operational goals and demonstrate stewardship of available resources.
Lead and support the integration of Christian culture in the community through communication, education, and support systems, recognizing the importance of spiritual matters to employees.

Benefits

Health and dental insurance, including applicable HSA and FSA options.
Employer contribution to HSA for eligible health plans.
Life insurance, including AD&D.
Retirement plan with eligibility for an employer match.
Holiday pay and extended sick leave.
Vision insurance for benefits-eligible part-time employees working 20–29 hours per week.
Voluntary short-term and long-term disability coverage for benefits-eligible part-time employees working 20–29 hours per week.
Accident and hospitalization coverage for benefits-eligible part-time employees working 20–29 hours per week.
Education assistance programs.
Accrued paid time off (PTO) for all employees.
Same-day pay.
Employee assistance program (EAP).
College partnership educational discounts.
Access to Learn to Live resources.
Free employee meals.
Free wellness center access, with family members welcome.
Walking paths and access to a bus route.