Chaplain

Lutheran SeniorLife•Mars, PA

34d•Onsite

About The Position

The Chaplain provides pastoral care, worship leadership and spiritual enrichment programs for residents, families and staff. Lutheran SeniorLife provides a comprehensive array of community-based health and social service programs throughout western Pennsylvania. Our services include LIFE (Living Independence for the Elderly); skilled nursing, home health; personal care; adoption & foster care; assisted living; adult day services; memory care; hospice; palliative care; residential living; affordable housing; home safety monitoring; Meals on Wheels; rehabilitation services and private duty. St. John Community allows older adults to move through a continuum of care from residential living to skilled nursing, depending on the need. When you provide care for older adults, you’re helping families keep the people they love healthy, happy and safe. We encourage job growth and advancement opportunities while providing flexibility to meet your individual needs.

Requirements

Bachelor of Divinity from an accredited seminary or educational institution, or its equivalent
Ordination or commission for service to function in a ministry of pastoral care
Current ecclesiastical endorsement from the appropriate faith group to whom the chaplain is accountable for the ministry (such as, Lutheran or other Protestant ministry)
Pastoral care experience
A personal, pastoral presence
An understanding of the elderly and aging process
Ability to work empathetically with patients, residents, families, and staff
Ability to function as a part of an interdisciplinary team
Ability to work independently, evidencing good judgment in decision-making
Ability to express ideas effectively both orally and in writing
Professional appearance in keeping with meeting public
Working knowledge of computers, Microsoft Word and Excel required