Part-Time Chaplain

Morningside Ministries•Boerne, TX

8d•Onsite

About The Position

Be a part of our team and make a difference in our residents’ lives and your life, too. We do more than offer jobs, we offer careers and a great place to work. Come join our growing team at our state-of-the-art Menger Springs Senior Living Community, located in the beautiful Boerne, TX, just north of San Antonio. We welcome you to join our team as we work together to provide the best retirement experience for all our residents at our CCRC. We are seeking a positive, compassionate, customer service-focused team member for the Chaplain position. We are excited to have you meet our team where we believe in our core anchors of people first, compassionate action, and respectful communication; able to work in a team environment always, now, and everywhere. Job Summary: Insure the religious/spiritual growth opportunities for staff, residents and resident’s families associated with Morningside Ministries. Advises concerning religious/moral implications of medical procedures and options. Demonstrates a concern for the emotional, psychological and spiritual needs of the elderly and their families.

Requirements

Graduation from an accredited college and seminary
Ordination and in good standing with denomination
CPE, and/or training in counseling, aging, ecumenical worship
Parish or chaplaincy experience
Computer skills limited to word processing and E-mail
Valid driver’s license

Nice To Haves

Fluency in Spanish is helpful
Preference given to Board Certified Chaplains or those in process of certification

Responsibilities

Insure opportunities for corporate worship regularly within the facilities
Lead worship and small group religious studies appropriate for the capacities of the audience
Arrange for denominational religious needs by liaison with local clergy
Schedule volunteer and paid musicians, submit payment vouchers for paid musicians
Provide appropriate material for meditation and spiritual reflection
Meet and welcome new residents
Make regular visits to residents who are very ill or otherwise in crisis
Provide Nearing Death Kit materials for residents who are actively dying and their families
Visit residents and employees who are hospitalized locally
Send bereavement letters to next of kin
Conduct funeral/memorial services as requested by family in the local area
Make facility space available for memorial services led by local pastors
Invite local clergy to participate in worship leadership and pastoral care to residents
Insure that religious programs brought by churches are appropriate for the residents
Participate in ministerial alliance and denominational groups
Serve on Ministries Speakers Bureau
Be available for supply preaching in local churches
Participates in professional organizations
Supervise CPE and seminarian Interns/Students who provide ministry in our facilities
Attend appropriate supervisor’s meetings
Provide appropriate in-service education and orientation for staff members