Chaplain Intern

Presbyterian Living Career•Evanston, IL

About The Position

The Chaplain Intern works in the Spiritual Life Department at Westminster Place, a Presbyterian Living senior living community. The role supports residents across healthcare, assisted living, and independent living settings through worship services, visitation, and other spiritual-life activities. The intern collaborates with Spiritual Life staff and may receive site supervision from an assigned chaplain if registered in Field Education.

Requirements

Be enrolled in or have completed an accredited program of theological or pastoral care studies, or have CPE units.
Be able to speak clearly and loudly enough to be heard and understood during worship services and resident visits.
The position may require frequent walking, climbing stairs, kneeling, or standing; it may also be necessary to push residents in wheelchairs.

Responsibilities

Plan, lead, preach, and participate in worship services as assigned.
Visit residents on assigned floors in the healthcare center, assisted living, and independent living.
Meet weekly with Spiritual Life staff to review schedules and assignments.
Meet regularly with an assigned chaplain for site supervision if registered in Field Education.
Attend meetings as selected or assigned, which may include Assisted Living and Healthcare Resident Council.
Initiate or participate in other selected activities, such as Bible studies and support groups.
Perform other duties as assigned.