Chaplain- Pinecrest

METHODIST RETIREMENT COMMUNITIES•Lufkin, TX

10d•Onsite

About The Position

Methodist Retirement Communities (MRC), with a mission to honor and serve older adults as an expression of Christ’s love, does so with eight continuing-care retirement communities in Texas. Affiliated with MRC and located in Lufkin, Texas, Pinecrest Retirement Community is a leader in continuing care retirement living offering independent living, assisted living, memory support, skilled nursing, and home health. If you have a heart and passion for serving seniors, consider joining Pinecrest team! With a 60-year history of success, MRC has over 1000+ employees and is growing! A financially strong non-profit, MRC is solely focused on transforming the aging experience through innovation and heart! And, with margins that are reinvested back into the communities, not an owner/shareholder’s pocket, MRC makes life better for both our elders/residents AND employees.

Requirements

Three years’ experience in a field related to Chaplaincy, Practical Ministry and/or Pastoral Care.
Considerable knowledge of computer use, including e-mail, word processing and spreadsheet programs, and ability to learn relevant facility software.
Knowledgeable of Pastoral Care and Services as they relate to a non-profit, church-related institution.
Models a service attitude toward others, takes ownership in solving problems and takes the initiative to make things better, is friendly and courteous to residents, families, and coworkers.
Able to demonstrate sincere compassion.

Responsibilities

Make visits to residents who call Pinecrest home and residents during hospitalization and follow-up care.
Attend and support families during funeral/ memorial services.
Provide spiritual care to residents of all faiths with sensitivity and respect for all faith traditions, with the goal of enabling residents to utilize their own faith as a resource for health and healing.
Utilize resources of local congregations to assist in meeting the spiritual needs of residents, families and staff at Pinecrest
Schedule and coordinate worship services in the community Chapel and conduct worship services as needed.

Benefits

BCBS- 3 different plans to choose from! (HDHP, PPO & HMO)
BCBS Incentive Program – Earn eGift Card rewards for completing activities that promote good health.
BCBS BVA Rewards – HDHP & PPO participants can earn rewards and reduce their out-of-pocket cost when receiving medical services or procedures
BCBS Wellness programs, tools and resources to manage your health including the Blue365 discount programs on health-related products, health/fitness clubs and weight loss programs
HDHP Preventive Drug List - $0 drugs
Generic Drugs for all 3 health plans - $0
TextCare Pro – Virtual Primary & Urgent Care
TextCare’s Chronic Condition Management- eligible members get help managing chronic conditions likes diabetes and hypertension. Connected devices, strips, lancets, one-on-one coaching and support plus more are all provided for free.
HSA- Health Savings Account for member enrolled in the BCBS HDHP plan
FSA – Health Care and Dependent Care
Company Provided Basic Life Insurance and Accidental Death and Dismemberment
Voluntary Life (employee, spouse, child)
Short-Term Disability
Legal and Identity Theft Protection
Pet Insurance
Farmers Group Select – discount Auto and Home
Alliant Medicare Solutions – No cost service for employees, family members and friends who need assistance navigating Medicare and in choosing a Medicare plan.
Payactiv – access to your pay before payday!
Employee Emergency Fund
PTO Program – Earn from Day 1
Extended Illness Benefit (EIB) – paid sick leave benefit for use when out on approved leave for a serious health condition.
Take Time to Give Time -Time off for volunteering!
Quarterly Bonus Program
401k Plan -all employees are eligible to participate. Eligible participants receive match of 100% on first 3% and 50% on next 2%.