CRISTA Ministries Careers - Chaplain (Part-Time)

CRISTA Ministries•Shoreline, WA

34d•$33 - $40•Onsite

About The Position

The Shoreline Senior Living Chaplain is responsible for nurturing the spiritual well-being of Residents within Senior Living. Foster an atmosphere of love, faith and hope while partnering with the Crista Shores Chaplains. Cultivate a vibrant Christian community on the Shoreline campus, providing a place of peace, comfort and belonging. Offer counsel, prayer and emotional support to all residents and their families. Provide a firm presence and guidance during times of need. Promote positive, collaborative relationships with other areas within Senior Living and support spiritual growth with other ministries of CRISTA.

Requirements

Belief that Jesus Christ is Lord and Savior
Is a committed Christian who is dedicated to continued spiritual growth and development as evidenced through a growing personal walk with God (e.g. daily spiritual rhythms of prayer, fellowship, Bible study, etc.).
Prayerfully seeks God's will in their own lives and in their ministry at CRISTA.
Engages our ministry including staff and colleagues through prayer, participation in spiritual practices, leading devotionals and other spiritual practices.
Affirms, aligns with and supports CRISTA's Statement of Faith and Christian Community Representative Statement (CCC).
Conducts themselves in a manner which reflects well on CRISTA Ministries and aligns with its mission, vision, Statement of Faith and Christian Community Representative Commitment (CCC).
Demonstrates the values of a CRISTA leader.
Bachelor's degree from an accredited college or university recognized by the United States Department of Education or equivalent.
Pastoral and ministry to the elderly.
Office, Excel, Word, Power Point, Blackbaud
One quarter CPE required or other chaplaincy training.

Nice To Haves

Master of Divinity
Additional training: CPE, pastoral counseling, spiritual direction, or other chaplaincy training
Ordained Minister
Pastoral ministry in a Senior Living context
Four quarters preferred

Responsibilities

Plan, organize, evaluate and implement the spiritual program for Sr. Living on the Shoreline campus.
Responsible for religious services for the Shoreline campus and ensure that all services are staffed.
Assist in providing small group Bible studies and devotional meetings for residents in collaboration with Life Enrichment Coordinators.
Provide funeral, memorial and graveside services as requested.
Build and maintain relationships with residents through personal visitation and resident-centered conversations.
Ensure that all CRISTA residents receive an opportunity to know (accept) Christ (as Savior) and to grow in relationship with Christ.
Regularly visit with those ailing as well as with residents during hospital stays.
Available for resident/family spiritual needs as needed.
In cooperation with nursing and other interdisciplinary staff, maintains appropriate charting notes, evaluations, and assessments on residents pertaining to spiritual issues of care.
Participate in meetings and planning sessions as assigned and requested by Executive Director.
Serve as advisor to the Missionary Commission.
Monitor the distribution of religious literature in accordance with CRISTA policy.
Other duties, as assigned.
Conduct that reflects well on CRISTA Ministries and aligns with its mission, vision, Statement of Faith and Christian Community Representative Commitment (CCC).