Director of Pastoral Care

Director Of Pastoral CareThe Lutheran Community at Telford is seeking a Director of Pastoral Care who will ensure the provision of direct ministry to residents, their loved ones, and when appropriate to staff, fostering a warm, positive environment.About Us: Guided by God's love, Grace Inspired Living is dedicated to providing communities and services that enhance the lives of older adults in a supportive setting that values residents, employees, volunteers, and families.Make an Impact. Advance your Career. Give back to the Community.We Offer: Dental, and Vision coverage Retirement: 401(k) with employer matching Credit Union Membership Paid Time Off (starts accruing Day 1) Employee discount at our on-site café, and discount programs Employee Assistance Program for the household Free pool and fitness facilitySpecific Duties And Responsibilities:Provide spiritual service and crisis counseling to the residents, families, and employees of the community.Oversee the scheduling of the Chapel and worship services in conjunction with the Activities Director & Life Enrichment Director. Coordinate and encourage clergy and pastoral visitors from the community.Supervise the pastoral volunteers to support regular worship and bible study opportunities.Develop, in conjunction with Life Enrichment and Activities Departments, educational opportunities and excursions that encourage residents to explore their spiritual foundations.Visit new residents shortly after admission into the community and record a spiritual assessment.Visit with the supporting Lutheran churches and provide outreach services based upon their need.Plan and lead (in conjunction with part-time assistant) worship services for special occasions, such as mid-week Advent/Lent services, Easter Sunday, funerals, annual service of remembrance, etc.Visit hospitalized residents.Prepare the department's annual budget request and monitor monthly with department financial statements.Attend meetings and in-services as required. Provide in-service training to staff in areas related to the spiritual and emotional needs of residents.Position Requirements:Education: Master of Divinity or the equivalent and at least four units of Clinical Pastoral EducationExperience: Minimum-Three to five years pastoral care Preferred-Chaplaincy experienceProfessional Membership, Licensures, Certifications: Adjudicatory endorsement. Valid PA driver's license.EOE Statement: We are an Equal Opportunity Employer. We will consider applicants for this position without regard to any category protected by applicable federal, state or local law, including but not limited to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, physical or mental disability, genetic information, veteran status or uniformed service member status. If hired, I understand that my employment is at-will as permitted under applicable state law. I understand this means that either the company or I may terminate the employment relationship at any time, for any reason, with or without notice or cause.