Chaplin

Monday - Friday with occasional evenings and weekends required

Compensation: Based on years of relevant experience

Join Us in Empowering Purposeful Living

At the heart of everything we do is a powerful mission: Empowering individuals with choices in purposeful living. We envision a vibrant community where faith wellness and connection thrive together.

Guided by our core values Faith Servant Leadership Stewardship Integrity Innovation and Joy we are committed to creating an environment where both our team and those we serve can flourish. If youre passionate about making a meaningful impact and being part of something bigger we invite you to explore a career with us.

Minimum Requirements:

• Bachelors Degree
• Master of Divinity/Theology in Pastoral Care/Psychology/Counseling
• A minimum of one year Clinical Pastoral Education at an approved institution
• Evidence of continuing education in the area of aging
• Ecclesiastical endorsement by the appropriate denominational body/ or nearing ecclesiastical endorsement is a plus.
• Two years of professional ministry
• Ability and stamina to minister to residents with varying physical emotional and mental abilities

• Evidence of time management skills
• Comfort and skill in ministering to persons of different faith traditions
• Good verbal skills
• A strong interest and commitment to serve older adults
• Demonstrated abilities to work as an effective team member

Benefits for Full-Time Team Members:

• Medical Vision Dental
• PTO
• Employer Retirement Contribution 4.5%
• HSA Match
• Tuition Reimbursement
• Supportive Environment and Leadership
• Amazing residents and collaborative teams!
• Access to early earned wages

If you are looking to make a difference wed love to talk to you!

Essential Duties & Responsibilities:

Worship and Spiritual Enrichment

• Provide religious services for residents families and staff in coordination with resident committees.
• Support residents of all faiths in receiving appropriate spiritual care as requested.
• Lead services of remembrance and comfort when appropriate.
• Plan and coordinate spiritual enrichment opportunities for all levels of care in collaboration with Activity Staff.

Visitation and Ministry

• Offer individual emotional and spiritual support to residents families and staff.
• Regularly visit residents prioritizing those with the greatest needs.
• Provide pastoral care during times of crisis.
• Serve as a resource to residents and care teams on spiritual emotional developmental and ethical concerns.
• Visit new residents and residents transitioning into Assisted Living or Health Care.
• Maintain contact with residents and staff during hospitalizations.
• Oversee distribution of religious literature and media according to Lakewood policy.

Administrative

• Report to and maintain accountability with Lakewood administration.
• Assist with budgeting for spiritual enrichment needs.
• Maintain records and submit required reports.
• Follow all Lakewood policies including confidentiality infection control abuse prevention and residents rights.
• Report concerns such as abuse or neglect to management.
• Provide training or in-service programs for staff families and residents as needed.
• Perform additional duties as assigned.

Community Involvement

• Maintain communication with area clergy as needed.
• Encourage and support residents relationships with their local faith communities and religious leaders.
• Represent Lakewood within the LifeSpire constituency.

We are an equal opportunity employer and prohibit discrimination/harassment without regard to race color religion age sex national origin disability status genetics protected veteran status sexual orientation gender identity or expression or any other characteristic protected by federal state or local laws.