Director of Pastoral Services (Chaplain)

Director of Pastoral Services (Chaplain) Job Category : Independent Living Ops Requisition Number : DIREC001453 Posted: May 27, 2026 | Full-Time Locations West Columbia, SC 29169, USA Description Still Hopes Episcopal Retirement Community is a premier continuing care retirement community offering amenities that inspire aging adults to achieve their personal best. We foster a culture of excellence and offer competitive pay with generous benefits, including insurance, paid time off (PTO), employee assistance programs, and a matching 401(k)! We are currently seeking a compassionate and experienced Episcopal priest to lead and coordinate pastoral services across our entire community, with a primary focus on independent living residents and staff support. This leadership role provides an opportunity to shape the spiritual life of the community while ensuring high-quality pastoral care is available at every level of care. The Chaplain serves as the primary spiritual leader for Still Hopes, overseeing all aspects of pastoral care and worship. While maintaining an active presence with independent living residents and staff, the Chaplain also provides guidance and direction for spiritual services in assisted living, memory care, rehabilitation, and skilled nursing. Key Responsibilities Provide spiritual leadership and oversight for pastoral care across the full continuum of care. Develop and lead worship services, Bible studies and classes, special observances, and seasonal programming for the community. Offer pastoral care, spiritual support, and counseling to residents, families, and staff, with particular attention to independent living. Foster meaningful relationships with residents through regular visitation and engagement. Support and care for staff through presence, counseling, and spiritual encouragement. Oversee and coordinate memorial services in collaboration with families, clergy, and community partners. Collaborate with interdisciplinary teams to support the holistic well-being of residents. Provide leadership, mentorship, and direction to chaplaincy staff, including the Associate Chaplain. Ensure inclusive, ecumenical spiritual care that respects diverse faith traditions. Qualifications Must be an ordained priest in the Episcopal Church in good standing. Minimum of 2 years of experience in parish ministry, chaplaincy, or related setting; experience working with older adults a plus. Must have a valid driver’s license. Strong leadership, organizational, and interpersonal skills. Demonstrated proficiency and giftedness in pastoral care and spiritual leadership. Ability to provide compassionate care to individuals across a range of cognitive and physical abilities. The ideal candidate is a dynamic and empathetic leader who is passionate about fostering a vibrant spiritual life within a senior living community while supporting both residents and staff with dignity, compassion, and grace. Equal Opportunity Employer Still Hopes Episcopal Retirement Community is an equal opportunity employer and will continue to recruit, hire, train and promote into all job levels the most qualified persons without regard to race, color, religion, sexual orientation, national origin, age, disability, genetic information, ancestry, marital status, military or veteran status, citizenship status, pregnancy and pregnancy‑related conditions including childbirth, or any other reason prohibited by law. Equal Opportunity Employer. This employer is required to notify all applicants of their rights pursuant to federal employment laws. For further information, please review the Know Your Rights notice from the Department of Labor. #J-18808-Ljbffr