Job Description

Job Description:

Ministry to Seniors....great opportunity for a community pastor who is well connected and loves working with people. National Church Residences, the leading nonprofit provider of affordable housing for seniors has developed a dynamic Chaplain program for their communities.

As the Regional Chaplain for the state, you will develop a network of trained volunteers to serve at various communities.

If you are looking for a way to give back to your community and empower people to use their God-given gifts and abilities, contact us about this part time paid opportunity.     

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS

Provides oversight and support to volunteer Chaplains who offer spiritual care to residents and staff within an affordable house community. Builds relationships with local faith communities and leaders for collaboration and ministry partnership. Recruit and train new volunteers to serve as chaplains.

Assists with bereavement, memorial services and activities related to the religious and spiritual issues of the client, families and interdisciplinary team.

Submits accurate and timely documentation, updates and maintain client’s records and charts, provides reports as needed by management and regulations.

Attends and participates in scheduled interdisciplinary team meetings to coordinate care plans, follow up on changes, problem solve, etc. to ensure client’s progression and treatment are properly communicated, documented and in conjunction with the physician’s orders.

NON-ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS

Participates in on-call rotation, community programs and committees as requested.

EXPECTATIONS

Demonstrates and maintains a positive, professional manner, manages time efficiently and effectively, provides leadership as a role model to promote a team approach, collaborates and participates in policy creation and appropriate problem-solving methods.

Must adhere to all policies, procedures, terms and conditions set forth in the National Church Residences’ Employee Information Guide (EIG), the Code of Conduct, as well as any facility handbook, including but not limited to, corporate compliance, drug free workplace, safe work practices, all federal, state, local regulations and laws.

With respect to Resident Rights, ensures all care is provided with respect and dignity for the residents/clients, their families and the staff. Reports all complaints made by residents/clients and/or families to the appropriate supervisors, reports all allegations of abuse, misappropriation of funds/resident property and/or any other corporate compliance, drug free workplace, safe work practices, all federal, state and local regulations and laws.

Completes all annual education requirements timely, including but not limited to Compliance, Privacy, Security and HIPAA training and exhibits behavior as set forth by the Code of Conduct in the performance of their duties.

Performs other duties as assigned.

JOB SPECIFICATION

Education:        Must be endorsed and in good standing with a denomination as evidenced by a certificate of ordination or certification. Bachelor’s degree from an accredited school of theology preferred.

Experience:       Minimum of 12 months experience in providing ecumenical approach in pastoral care and client/family counseling.

Travel:                Frequent.  Must have a valid driver’s license, automobile insurance and qualified to driver under the organization’s motor vehicle check.

All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, ancestry, military status, disability, genetic information and/or any other characteristics protected by applicable law.

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