Lead Chaplain-Laclede Groves, FT Day

Lutheran Senior Services•Webster Groves, MO

3d•$68,495 - $109,500

About The Position

Introduction: 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. Summary: The Lead Chaplain is responsible for oversight of the Pastoral Care program for the residents of their assigned EverTrue community.

Requirements

Ordained and rostered clergy of the Lutheran Church-Missouri Synod (LCMS) or Evangelical Lutheran Church of America (ELCA). 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
Personal commitment to continuing education and peer review

Nice To Haves

Certified by the Association of Professional Chaplains preferred
Minimum of one (1) unit of Clinical Pastoral Education (CPE) preferred

Responsibilities

Assesses pastoral 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
Supervises other Pastoral Care staff at their Community, including employment decisions (in consultation with the Chaplaincy Care Committee of the Board of Directors), staffing, performance evaluation, etc.
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 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-campus services
Provides pastoral counseling for employees as appropriate. Assists with the administration of the Christ Care fund
Networks with area pastors to encourage support of our ministry and to obtain referrals. Participating in District (if LCMS)/Synod (if ELCA) activities
Provides pastoral visits to those hospitalized or those unable to leave their home
Provides programs on pastoral care for the elderly to EverTrue and community groups
Recruits and oversees volunteers to extend spiritual care endeavors
Assists in fieldwork supervision as appropriate
Develops and adheres to an annual budget
Participates in the quality assurance program