Chaplain (Part-Time) $22-$25/hour

Providence Place of Collegeville is looking for a Part Time Chaplain (20 hrs/wk) who will faithfully implement and support the mission of Providence Place Spiritual Life Services. Providence Place promotes spiritual well-being among all of our residents through the affirmation of life in relationship with God and people in their daily lives. Providence Place takes a broad and inclusive approach to spiritual care that emphasizes each individual’s “spirituality” and meeting residents’ common spiritual needs while also honoring their varied religious traditions. Chaplains fulfill this vision by addressing three dimensions of spiritual care in the community: Pastoral Care, Religious Life and Services and Spiritual Life Groups. Qualifications & Credentials (Education/Training): Seminary/College degree in ministry or other accredited training in ministry, (preferably a M. Div.) for solo chaplains and chaplains who will play a more senior role on the campus. Bible College degree or other college degree with additional specialized ministry training is a minimal requirement for chaplains playing a secondary role on the campus. Specialized training and/or certification from a recognized religious denomination or organization. Religious Affiliations: Licensed and/or ordained by their faith group/denomination in order to administer communion and perform full pastoral duties for solo and lead pastors on campuses. Practices private and corporate devotional life of prayer, worship, study, fellowship, and service; foundational part of applicant’s life. Experience: Proven record of practicing an ecumenical approach to ministry with other clergy, churches, groups. Professional and/or personal experience ministering to the elderly, gerontology, dementia and coursework in these areas. Training and/or experience in professional chaplaincy such as Clinical Pastoral Education (CPE), pastoral counseling or similar formal coursework and practicum experience is not required but is preferred. Pastoral ministry in parish setting, in long term pastorates which included older congregants and/or Chaplaincy in Assisted Living, or Skilled Nursing and/or Dementia units. EOE #J-18808-Ljbffr Providence Place Senior Living