Campus Pastor

Presbyterian Homes & Services•Plymouth, MN

1d•$61,277 - $76,565

About The Position

Presbyterian Homes & Services Summerwood of Plymouth & Summerwood of Chanhassen is seeking a Campus Pastor to support our communities. The Director of Pastoral Care develops and implements a pastoral care program to meet the spiritual and emotional needs of residents and their families in the community. General areas of responsibility include: visiting and counseling residents and families; providing religious, sacramental and educational services; participating in residential care conferences and specialized services for the dementia program; liaison to the church community and local clergy service organizations; overseeing spiritual care volunteers; and implementing spiritual care programs. REPORTING STRUCTURE: Campus Pastor reports to the Campus Administrator or Site Leader. Schedule: 40 hours/week split between two campuses. -20 hours/week at Summerwood of Plymouth -20 hours/week at Summerwood of Chanhassen. ABOUT THIS COMMUNITY SummerWood of Plymouth16205 36th Avenue NorthPlymouth, MN 55446SummerWood of Plymouth is nestled in the heart of Plymouth, a thriving west Minneapolis suburb. This convenient location provides easy access to Highways 55 & 494, and is within minutes of retail shopping, neighborhood restaurants, public library, churches and the local community center.As an employee you can take advantage of a variety of amenities such as:- Off-street parking- Discounted employee meals- Free Fitness Center accessThis community offers the following care options: Assisted Living, and Assisted Living Memory Care SummerWood of Chanhassen525 Lake DriveChanhassen, MN 55317Located across from the renowned Chanhassen Dinner Theater, with convenient access to Highways 5 and 101, SummerWood of Chanhassen brings city life irresistibly close to home. With outdoor walking trails and a pedestrian-friendly retail area, it’s a setting you’ll find ideal.As an employee you can take advantage of a variety of amenities such as:- Southwest Transit line access- Off-street parking- Discounted employee meals- Free fitness centerThis community offers the following care options: Assisted Living, Assisted Living Memory Care

Requirements

Bachelor’s degree and a Master's degree from an accredited theological seminary preferred.
three years of experience in a church setting or other pastoral care/chaplaincy ministry preferred.
Demonstrate the ability to make independent decisions.
Ability to tactfully deal with residents, family members, staff, visitors, outside public, and church organizations.
Demonstrate good moral character.
Plan, organize, develop, and implement goals and objectives necessary for delivering pastoral care program.
Ecclesiastical endorsement by a recognized religious denomination.
Agreement with the mission statement, vision and values of Presbyterian Homes & Services, espousing an evangelistic pastoral commitment.
Demonstrated ability to read, write, speak and understand the English language to communicate with all customers.

Nice To Haves

One unit of clinical pastoral education (CPE) is preferred.

Responsibilities

Effectively plan, implement, organize and coordinate the Spiritual Care program to enhance the care and services for residents.
In accordance with resident requests and desires, provide for Sunday worship and chapel services throughout the week.
Plan, arrange/conduct special events for Christmas, Easter, Thanksgiving, Lent and Advent and other special holiday services.
Schedule and arrange services for all major resident denominations using outside clergy as needed.
Conduct small Bible studies on a weekly basis.
Visit and pray with residents on an individual basis. Document visits. Maintain accurate records and reports on all resident programming and visits.
Provide specialized services to the dementia care program residents. Implement PHS’ spiritual care programs including Abiders Ministry, Blessing of the Hands, Procession of Honor and others.
Support Hospice programs and staff as appropriate.
Actively participate in representing the interests of Presbyterian Homes to area churches and other organizations.
Recruit clergy and lay leaders from other denominations and area churches to provide worship and sacramental services to residents.
Collaborate with Admissions to ensure all marketing efforts reflect the ministry perspective of Presbyterian Homes.
Participate in local Chaplains Association meetings or other local networking groups. Participate in the PHS Pastoral Care Directors’ Functional Work Group Meeting.
Visit residents on a regular basis on campus and in the hospital as needed.
Participate in care conferences and family conferences as required.
Communicate and document appropriate resident information in resident file, maintaining confidentiality.
Conduct funeral and memorial services when requested.
Provide pastoral counseling, personal support and guidance to residents and families experiencing life changes, including death of a resident.