Chaplain

Job Description

Job Description

Chaplain

Part Time | Day Shift

Starting pay: $23.46/hour

Genacross Lutheran Services, a faith-based nonprofit organization, for over 160 years, has provided compassionate care and support to individuals, families, and communities in need. Genacross Team Members put our mission into action every day, using their skills, talents, and passion, to serve the needs of our community with exceptional care, innovation, and support.

Chaplain Qualifications:

• Master of Divinity degree required.
• Completion of a minimum of 4 units of Clinical Pastoral Education (CPE) or comparable pastoral experience.
• Ordained and rostered Lutheran pastor
• Minimum of 5 years of ministry experience.
• Basic computer skills and ability to learn new software applications as needed.
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills with the ability to interact effectively with residents, families, Team Members, leadership, and healthcare professionals.

What You'll Do:

As a Chaplain , you will provide spiritual care and support to residents, families, and Team Members while helping advance the mission and values of Genacross Lutheran Services.

• Provide spiritual care, counseling, prayer, and emotional support to residents, families, and staff.
• Develop meaningful spiritual care relationships with residents, including completing spiritual assessments and individualized care plans.
• Conduct worship services, including Sunday services, mid-week worship, memorial services, and funerals.
• Provide ministry of Word and Sacrament and support residents' personal faith traditions.
• Respond to spiritual care referrals and provide support during times of illness, crisis, loss, or transition.
• Visit hospitalized residents and coordinate with residents' home clergy when appropriate while maintaining confidentiality.
• Support and encourage the spiritual needs of residents from diverse backgrounds and faith traditions.
• Provide prayer, devotions, and spiritual support during staff meetings and organizational gatherings.
• Promote Genacross' mission and values through daily interactions with residents, families, and Team Members.
• Build relationships with local clergy, congregations, and community partners to strengthen spiritual support opportunities.
• Encourage volunteer involvement and congregational partnerships that enhance resident experiences.
• Participate in continuing education and professional development opportunities.

Genacross strives to improve the lives of everyone, including our Team Members, who daily enrich the lives of our residents, patients, clients & colleagues.

We offer exceptional Team Member Benefits:
(Benefits vary based on position, schedule, and eligibility. Full details provided upon hire.)

• Health, vision and dental insurance
• Life insurance
• 401K plan with up to 4% employer contribution
• Short-term disability
• Generous paid time off (PTO)
• Health savings account (HSA)
• Employee assistance program (EAP)
• Tuition reimbursement
• Employee discounts