Chaplain - Senior Care Community

Chaplain

A commitment to care. A legacy of compassion. This is D'Youville. 

Since 1960, D’Youville Life & Wellness Community has provided Greater Lowell and surrounding communities with Faith-Based, Nonprofit, Short-Term Rehabilitation and Skilled Geriatric Care earning the respect of its peers and the trust of the community at large.

We are looking for an experienced Full-Time or Part-Time Chaplain to join our dynamic team.

• $25 to $36 per hour based on skills and experience.

Chaplain Qualifications: 

• Endorsement by an affiliated Religious Body.
• One year of Chaplain experience in a healthcare setting is required.
• Certification by National Association of Catholic Chaplains (NACC) or Association for Professional Chaplains (APC) – preferred.
• Required: Certification completed within first year of employment.
• Clinical Pastoral Education certification through NACC or APC or ability to attain certification within three years of employment.
• Documented evidence of theological competence will be verified through CPE documents and education; Masters degree in Theology is preferred.
• Desire to work with sick and terminally ill while maintaining genuine respect for religious convictions and respect for people without a faith dimension.
• Have a good of knowledge of community resources for referrals to social agencies and services.

Chaplain Job Summary:  

• Regularly visit and minister to Residents, Patients and families within 5 D’Youville units.
• Respond to all requests for pastoral care and document all visits in the Electronic Medical Records system.
• Regularly participate in interdisciplinary Team meetings and other meetings/conferences with residents, patients and families.
• Regularly plan and lead liturgical services: weekly mass, communion services, and assist with other services such as annual remembrance service with families.

This is a brief overview of job responsibilities and not intended to be all inclusive.  

We aim to create a supportive workplace where you are valued, compensated fairly and provided the tools to thrive!

D’Youville Life and Wellness Community can offer you (22.5+ hours/week):

• Competitive Compensation
• Next-Day Pay Option
• Health (Aetna), Dental, Vision, HSA with employer contribution
• Student Loan Forgiveness Guidance
• Flexible Spending Account
• Benefits available 1 st of the mo. following 30 days
• Company paid life insurance
• Short Term, Long Term, Accident Disability insurance
• Retirement plan with employer match
• Employee Assistance Program with Discount marketplace
• Tuition Reimbursement
• Clean and Compassionate environment
• Flexible Shifts 

Please consider joining our team working where  The Difference is Love !

D’Youville Life and Wellness Community is an Equal Opportunity Employer and adheres to a policy that prohibits discrimination on the basis of race, color, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, religion, creed, national or ethnic origin, citizenship status, age, disability, veteran status, or any other legally protected class.

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Experience

Required

• 1 year(s): One year of Chaplain experience in a healthcare setting is required.

Licenses & Certifications

Preferred

• Certification

Skills

Preferred

• Customer Service

Behaviors

Preferred

• Thought Provoking: Capable of making others think deeply on a subject
• Team Player: Works well as a member of a group
• Loyal: Shows firm and constant support to a cause
• Functional Expert: Considered a thought leader on a subject
• Dedicated: Devoted to a task or purpose with loyalty or integrity

Motivations

Preferred

• Peer Recognition: Inspired to perform well by the praise of coworkers
• Financial: Inspired to perform well by monetary reimbursement
• Ability to Make an Impact: Inspired to perform well by the ability to contribute to the success of a project or the organization

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