Chaplain - Senior Care Community

D'Youville Life & Wellness Community•Lowell, MA

10d•$25 - $36•Onsite

About The Position

D'Youville Life & Wellness Community, a faith-based, nonprofit organization founded in 1960, provides short-term rehabilitation and skilled geriatric care. They are seeking an experienced Full-Time or Part-Time Chaplain to join their team, offering a competitive hourly rate of $25 to $36 based on skills and experience. The role involves providing pastoral care to residents, patients, and their families within the D'Youville units, participating in interdisciplinary team meetings, and leading liturgical services.

Requirements

Endorsement by an affiliated Religious Body.
One year of Chaplain experience in a healthcare setting is required.
Required: Certification completed within first year of employment.
Clinical Pastoral Education certification through NACC or APC or ability to attain certification within three years of employment.
Documented evidence of theological competence will be verified through CPE documents and education.
Desire to work with sick and terminally ill while maintaining genuine respect for religious convictions and respect for people without a faith dimension.
Have a good of knowledge of community resources for referrals to social agencies and services.

Nice To Haves

Certification by National Association of Catholic Chaplains (NACC) or Association for Professional Chaplains (APC) – preferred.
Masters degree in Theology is preferred.

Responsibilities

Regularly visit and minister to Residents, Patients and families within 5 D’Youville units.
Respond to all requests for pastoral care and document all visits in the Electronic Medical Records system.
Regularly participate in interdisciplinary Team meetings and other meetings/conferences with residents, patients and families.
Regularly plan and lead liturgical services: weekly mass, communion services, and assist with other services such as annual remembrance service with families.