MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS:

• Graduate of college or seminary and ordained by the Presbyterian church
• Minimum of five years chaplain or pastoral experience. Experience working with elderly a plus
• Skilled in counseling and preaching
• Ability to conduct worship services
• Ability to relate to persons in various physical, mental, or emotional conditions
• Ability to relate to persons with varying ethnic and religious backgrounds     
• Ability to perform Essential Duties as outlined below
• Genuine caring for and interest in the care of mature adults, handicapped people and hospice Patients
• Ability to perform work tasks within the Physical Demand Requirements as outlined below
• Ability to comply with the Resident Bill of Rights and the Employee Responsibilities
• Ability to comply with organizational and departmental safety policies and procedures

WORK ENVIRONMENT: CCRC, primarily indoor with occasional off-site excursions and outside activities

WORK PACE: Self-paced, often demanding

ESSENTIAL DUTIES:

• Model a service and solutions oriented attitude towards others, takes ownership in solving problems and takes the initiative to make things better, is friendly and courteous to residents, patients, visitors, and co-workers
• Ensure resident, patient, visitor, and co-worker safety by remaining aware of and reporting any new or existing safety hazards
• Maintain good attendance record
• Recruit, hire train, coach, and evaluate departmental staff
• Responsible for the planning and administration of the departmental budget
• Visit residents upon admission to introduce self and the pastoral services available
• Provide spiritual guidance and counseling to residents, families, and staff
• Respond to after-hours calls if necessary. Set up backup system for support
• Lead worship services
• Lead funeral services if assistance is requested
• Lead memorial services if requested
• Develop and lead pastoral programs based on individual and organizational needs
• Initiate and maintain communication with other churches who have congregational members at the campus through notification of admission, discharge, transfer, or death of resident members
• Serve as a spokesperson for the campus to Grace Presbytery of The Presbyterian Church (USA) to provide ongoing understanding and nurture of the relationship and covenant which exists between the two entities
• Perform other duties as assigned by the Executive Director