Chaplain - Cumberland Crossings

Lutheran Senior Services

3d•$62,300 - $99,900•Onsite

About The Position

At EverTrue, team members at all levels find their calling in our mission of Older Adults Living Life to the Fullest. In this work environment, all team members are part of a community and appreciated by the people they work with – residents and coworkers – every day. The Chaplain is responsible for a program of spiritual life for the residents, clients, and employees of their assigned EverTrue community or service line.

Requirements

Ordained and rostered clergy of the Lutheran Church-Missouri Synod (LCMS) or Evangelical Lutheran Church of America (ELCA), or of church bodies with which the LCMS or ELCA is in fellowship. NOTE: In certain settings (including team settings with more than one Chaplain), non-ordained and non-Lutheran candidates may be considered.
Knowledge of gerontology, family dynamics and counseling
Comfortable in an ecumenical setting
Possesses an outgoing personality and an ability to connect with people of various faiths and backgrounds
Ability to support and promote the Christian Core Values and goals of EverTrue
Ability to travel to remote sites during the course of their service
Personal commitment to continuing education and peer review

Nice To Haves

Minimum of one (1) unit of Clinical Pastoral Education (CPE) preferred
Certification by the Association of Professional Chaplains preferred
Proficiency in using portable computer devices preferred

Responsibilities

Assesses spiritual care needs of residents and provides spiritual guidance to individual residents, groups of residents and families through worship services, devotions, Bible study, prayer, and other spiritual support; Networks with community leadership to coordinate care
Prepares for and conducts worship services, and administers communion when appropriate; May preach at other EverTrue locations as needed
Works with families regarding family deaths (when appropriate) and may conduct funerals and memorial services as residents and families desire; May act as a liaison between the funeral home and the community for on-site services
Provides spiritual care and counseling for EverTrue employees as appropriate; Assists with the administration of the Christ Care program
Networks with area faith leaders to encourage support of our ministry and to obtain referrals; Participates in District (if LCMS) or Synod (if ELCA) activities
Provides pastoral visits to those hospitalized, in rehab centers, or unable to leave their home
Provides programs on spiritual life for older adults to EverTrue and community groups
Recruits and oversees volunteers to extend spiritual care endeavors in coordination with the Director Volunteer & Community Engagement
Develops and/or adheres to an annual budget, managing monthly expenses, submitting mileage and reimbursable expense forms
Participates in the quality assurance program
May assist in seminary fieldwork supervision as appropriate