Chaplain

Overview

Provides Pastoral leadership in coordinating all campus ministerial activities including spiritual, religious, and personal counseling/guidance to residents, family members and staff. Acts as a key ministry partner with the other chaplain ctions as a key contact with clergy from the community surrounding the campus.

• The Chaplain serves in a staff relationship to Administration and Department Directors, establishing and maintaining strong ties with all community residents, their families and their clergy.
• Coordination of all religious gatherings on campus at all levels of care, including memorial services, prayer meetings, Bible studies, Communion, and theological lecture series.
• Development and maintenance of routine communications with local clergy to keep residents and their chosen clergy connected, and facilitation of pastoral care, worship services and community involvement.
• Assure the scheduling and maintenance of spaces used for worship, teaching and religious programming.
• Within the tenants of Life Connect®, partner with residents in ongoing spiritual formation, identifying needs for Biblical instruction, worship, fellowship and volunteer opportunities.
• Participate in and manage an active visitation program to support residents, staff and caregivers in times of crisis, and facilitate pastoral care visits from community clergy.
• Promote and oversee programs that provide residents purposeful living and volunteerism.
• Actively serve and participate on campus committees such as the Ethics and Spiritual Formation committees, staff meetings, and other opportunities as requested by the Executive Director.
• Provide multiple opportunities for staff and residents to hear and respond to the Gospel of Jesus Christ, modeling the characteristics outlined in Colossians 3.

• Ordination by the Evangelical Covenant Church.
• Masters of Divinity or Master of Arts in Theology or Chaplain Certification.
• Minimum of 5 years ministry experience in congregational ministry, hospital chaplaincy, missions or para‑church ministry; preferred clinical training in geriatric counseling programs or pastoral experience in a congregate living situation.
• Effective communication skills and a passion for ministry characterized by servant leadership.
• Appreciation for corporate structure and understanding of demands placed on administration.
• Comfortable with a flexible schedule, working outside of normal hours.
• Able to handle confidential information.
• Good judgment, problem‑solving skills and calmness when faced with unusual circumstances.

Pay Range: $80,591.00 – $ per year.

• Medical, dental and vision insurance
• Employer paid group term life and disability
• Paid Time Off (PTO) & six paid holidays
• 403(b) plan with a 3% employer match
• Fitness center use at most facilities
• Various voluntary benefits:
  • Life & AD&D
  • Tuition assistance and scholarships
  • Employee assistance program
  • Legal services, home/auto insurance, discount purchasing program
  • Pet Insurance

Covenant Living and Covenant Care Home Health and Hospice are equal opportunity employers. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, religion, national origin or ancestry, age, disability, marital status, pregnancy, protected veteran status, protected genetic information, or any other characteristic protected by local laws, regulations, or ordinances.