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Associate Chaplain

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The Associate Chaplain’s primary responsibility is to provide for the pastoral care needs of residents in our Health Center and Catered (Assisted) Living. With the direction of the Manager of Spiritual Care Services, the Associate Chaplain will provide spiritual and emotional support to the residents in the care settings to include provision for their spiritual health and formation, worship, end of life, grief, crisis intervention, and visitation needs. The Associate Chaplain assists as needed in the coordination of pastoral and worship services across campus and acts as backup for the Manager of Spiritual Care Services. The Associate Chaplain will also be available to provide pastoral support to associates in the care settings which may include direction to other resources such as the EAP, HR, and/or the associate’s personal clergy or spiritual leader.
The starting salary for this position is between $68,027 and $98,639 and will be determined based on years of experience.

Responsibilities

  • Responds to meet and offers to visit all new Health Care and Catered Living residents who transition from within the WCBR campus, and from the community. Provides pastoral visits as needed in area hospitals.
  • Offers and provide pastoral support to residents in care settings who are experiencing a health decline and /or receiving hospice care. Responds to offer support and maintain contact with the families and/or loved ones of these residents thru the end of life and bereavement process as appropriate.
  • Arranges or provides spiritual programming opportunities in the Health Center and Catered Living. This programming is to include but is not limited to bible studies and devotions.
  • Assists residents to be connected to /renewed in their spiritual belief system. As appropriate, facilitates connection to their place of worship and clergy/spiritual leader(s) in the community.
  • Participates in and contributes to the Care Plans of the residents in care settings, with respect to residents and family preferences. Communicates information essential to effective care planning and provision of spiritual and emotional needs to the Manager of Spiritual Care Services and other appropriate associates.
  • Provides Vespers services in the WCBR Chapel on Sunday afternoon. Assists in the planning and/or conducting of special worship services, especially surrounding major religious observances across the WCBR campus.
  • Coordinates, arranges and/or officiates memorial services, celebrations of life, and remembrance gatherings at WCBR.

    • Requirements

  • Master of Divinity or equivalent from an accredited seminary.
  • Must be ordained and in good standing with their respective denomination.
  • Must be able to administer Holy Communion and be well versed in preparing liturgies for worship and prayer services, while being sensitive to and able to respect and serve people of diverse faith traditions and belief systems.
  • A minimum of five years in a pastoral setting with an emphasis and some experience in long-term care, acute care, or hospice care.
  • Experience in a CCRC setting is preferred.

    • Benefits Snapshot

  • Paid Time Off package
  • Education Program to offer financial assistance with education costs
  • Retirement Savings Plan with a company match
  • Discounted Meal while working
  • Paid Holidays
  • Free gym and pool access
  • Free parking
  • Medical, Dental, and Vision Benefits
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    What this application asks

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    Resume/CV, Full name, Email, Phone, Current location, Current company, LinkedIn URL, Other website

    • Did someone refer you to apply at WCBR? Please provide the name of the person or the website. optional
    • Have you ever worked in the Senior Living Industry before? choose one
    • Have you ever been employed by WCBR? choose one
    • Do you have family working for WCBR? choose one · optional
    • If offered a position with WCBR, are you able to provide three professional references for us to contact? choose one
    • Are you legally eligible to work in the U.S. without sponsorship? choose one
    • What is your highest level of education? choose one
    • Are you able to administer Holy Communion? choose one
    • WCBR has an Influenza Policy which requires all associates to receive the Influenza vaccination. If vaccination is declined with a doctor’s note or a religious exemption, you must wear a face mask while on property throughout the flu season (December 1st through end of April – beginning of May). yes / no · optional
    • If a position at WCBR is offered and accepted, you will be required to successfully complete a background check and drug screening. Do you acknowledge being made aware of this information? choose one
    • Westminster-Canterbury of the Blue Ridge (WCBR) is an equal opportunity employer. WCBR does not discriminate in employment on account of race, color, religion, national origin, citizenship status, ancestry, age, sex (including sexual harassment), sexual orientation, marital status, physical or mental disability, military status or unfavorable discharge from military service. I understand that neither the completion of this application nor any other part of my consideration for employment establishes any obligation for WCBR to hire me. If I am hired, I understand that either WCBR or I can terminate my employment at any time and for any reason, with or without cause and without prior notice. I understand that no representative of WCBR has the authority to make any assurance to the contrary. I attest by submitting this application that I have given to WCBR true and complete information on this application. No requested information has been concealed. I authorize WCBR to contact references provided for employment reference checks. If any information I have provided is untrue, or if I have concealed material information, I understand that this may constitute cause for the denial of employment or immediate dismissal. yes / no · optional