What are the responsibilities and job description for the Chaplain position at Lutheran Senior Services?
Summary:
The Chaplain is responsible for a program of spiritual life and pastoral care for the residents, clients, and staff of their assigned Lutheran Senior Service community or service line.
Essential Duties and Responsibilities:
1. 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
2. Prepares for and conducts worship services and administers communion when appropriate; May preach at other LSS locations as needed
3. Works with families regarding family deaths (when appropriate) 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-site services
4. Provides pastoral care and counseling for LSS staff as appropriate; Assists with the administration of the Christ Care fund
5. Networks with area pastors to encourage support of our ministry and to obtain referrals; Participates in District (if LCMS) or Synod (if ELCA) activities
6. Provides pastoral visits to those hospitalized, in rehab centers, or unable to leave their home
7. Provides programs on pastoral care for older adults to LSS and community groups
8. Recruits and oversees volunteers to extend spiritual care endeavors
9. May assist in fieldwork supervision as appropriate
10. Develops and/or adheres to an annual budget, managing monthly expenses, submitting mileage and reimbursable expense forms
11. Participates in the quality assurance program
Qualifications, Knowledge, Skills & Abilities:
To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or ability required.
Ordained and rostered clergy of the Lutheran Church-Missouri Synod (LCMS) or Evangelical Lutheran Church of America (ELCA), or of church bodies with which the LCMS or ELCA is in fellowship. 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
Minimum of one (1) unit of Clinical Pastoral Education (CPE) preferred
Certification by the Association of Professional Chaplains preferred
Comfortable in an ecumenical setting
Possesses an outgoing personality and an ability to connect with people of various faiths and backgrounds
Ability to support and promote the Christian Core Values and goals of LSS
Ability to travel to remote sites during the course of their service
Personal commitment to continuing education and peer review
Proficiency in using portable computer devices preferred
Physical Requirements and Working Conditions:
The physical activities, demands and work environment described here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential job duties and responsibilities.
While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to stand; walk; use hands to finger, handle, or feel objects, tools, or controls; and talk and hear. The employee frequently is required to sit; reach with hands and arms; and stoop, kneel, crouch, or crawl. The employee is occasionally required to climb or balance and taste or smell.
A well-lighted and ventilated working area that has its own temperature control system (air conditioning and heat). Is subject to frequent interruptions. Is willing to work beyond normal working hours, on weekends and holidays when needed. The noise level in the work environment is usually moderate.
This job description is intended to describe the general nature and level of work performed by those assigned to this classification. This job description in no way states or implies that these are the only duties to be performed by those occupying this position. The job description and job functions described herein are subject to possible modification by LSS in accordance with applicable federal, state, and local laws.
LSS Pay & Benefits
Pay grade:
Job code 823 (Non-Exempt) – Grade E1 ($29.95/hour to $48.03/hour)
Eligible for shift differentials: No.
For information on LSS benefits-eligibility by employment status, please see below.
All employees : Paid Time Off (PTO) and PTO Sell-back, Retirement savings benefits with an employer match contribution, Education Financial Assistance, Employee Assistance Program (EAP), Wellness, Pay advances (PayActiv), Caregiver support (TCARE), Leaves of Absence, Special retail deals and discounts (Perkspot), and Commuter support.
Part-time : In addition to the benefits provided to all employees… Extended Sick Pay, Bereavement Pay, and Jury Duty Pay.
Full-time or Weekend Option : In addition to the benefits provided to all employees and Part-time employees… Medical/Pharmacy, Dental, Vision, Flexible Spending Accounts (Healthcare and Dependent Care), Life insurance, Disability (Long-term and Short-term), Voya income protection benefits (Hospital, Critical Illness, and Accident), and Pet insurance.
Additional Information:
N/A
The Chaplain is responsible for a program of spiritual life and pastoral care for the residents, clients, and staff of their assigned Lutheran Senior Service community or service line.
Essential Duties and Responsibilities:
1. 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
2. Prepares for and conducts worship services and administers communion when appropriate; May preach at other LSS locations as needed
3. Works with families regarding family deaths (when appropriate) 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-site services
4. Provides pastoral care and counseling for LSS staff as appropriate; Assists with the administration of the Christ Care fund
5. Networks with area pastors to encourage support of our ministry and to obtain referrals; Participates in District (if LCMS) or Synod (if ELCA) activities
6. Provides pastoral visits to those hospitalized, in rehab centers, or unable to leave their home
7. Provides programs on pastoral care for older adults to LSS and community groups
8. Recruits and oversees volunteers to extend spiritual care endeavors
9. May assist in fieldwork supervision as appropriate
10. Develops and/or adheres to an annual budget, managing monthly expenses, submitting mileage and reimbursable expense forms
11. Participates in the quality assurance program
Qualifications, Knowledge, Skills & Abilities:
To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or ability required.
Ordained and rostered clergy of the Lutheran Church-Missouri Synod (LCMS) or Evangelical Lutheran Church of America (ELCA), or of church bodies with which the LCMS or ELCA is in fellowship. 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
Minimum of one (1) unit of Clinical Pastoral Education (CPE) preferred
Certification by the Association of Professional Chaplains preferred
Comfortable in an ecumenical setting
Possesses an outgoing personality and an ability to connect with people of various faiths and backgrounds
Ability to support and promote the Christian Core Values and goals of LSS
Ability to travel to remote sites during the course of their service
Personal commitment to continuing education and peer review
Proficiency in using portable computer devices preferred
Physical Requirements and Working Conditions:
The physical activities, demands and work environment described here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential job duties and responsibilities.
While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to stand; walk; use hands to finger, handle, or feel objects, tools, or controls; and talk and hear. The employee frequently is required to sit; reach with hands and arms; and stoop, kneel, crouch, or crawl. The employee is occasionally required to climb or balance and taste or smell.
A well-lighted and ventilated working area that has its own temperature control system (air conditioning and heat). Is subject to frequent interruptions. Is willing to work beyond normal working hours, on weekends and holidays when needed. The noise level in the work environment is usually moderate.
This job description is intended to describe the general nature and level of work performed by those assigned to this classification. This job description in no way states or implies that these are the only duties to be performed by those occupying this position. The job description and job functions described herein are subject to possible modification by LSS in accordance with applicable federal, state, and local laws.
LSS Pay & Benefits
Pay grade:
Job code 823 (Non-Exempt) – Grade E1 ($29.95/hour to $48.03/hour)
Eligible for shift differentials: No.
For information on LSS benefits-eligibility by employment status, please see below.
All employees : Paid Time Off (PTO) and PTO Sell-back, Retirement savings benefits with an employer match contribution, Education Financial Assistance, Employee Assistance Program (EAP), Wellness, Pay advances (PayActiv), Caregiver support (TCARE), Leaves of Absence, Special retail deals and discounts (Perkspot), and Commuter support.
Part-time : In addition to the benefits provided to all employees… Extended Sick Pay, Bereavement Pay, and Jury Duty Pay.
Full-time or Weekend Option : In addition to the benefits provided to all employees and Part-time employees… Medical/Pharmacy, Dental, Vision, Flexible Spending Accounts (Healthcare and Dependent Care), Life insurance, Disability (Long-term and Short-term), Voya income protection benefits (Hospital, Critical Illness, and Accident), and Pet insurance.
Additional Information:
N/A
Salary : $30 - $48
