Chaplain- Temporary Relief

Chaplain Temporary Relief

This position is an integral part of the pastoral care team providing worship leadership to the residents of St. John's United.

Essential Job Functions:

• All Chaplains are expected to provide living opportunities within nurturing environments of hope, dignity and love.
• The expectation of Chaplains is to be on campus for their assigned days/hours. There are off campus responsibilities that may cause a Chaplain to be gone for periods of time, including hospital visitation, Pastor or church related events, memorial services, and other meetings.
• Chaplains have on call responsibilities. Chaplains will provide on call coverage for the whole campus on a regular basis. The Relief Position will typically have one 24 hour on call coverage per week and one weekend on call coverage per month.

Campus Assignment:

• Each Chaplain is assigned areas on campus where they are responsible for primary coverage during the daytime, work week hours. Chaplains are expected to be an integral part of the care team in the areas they are assigned.
• Chaplains are responsible for religious services and events in their areas. They are expected to provide emotional and spiritual support to all elders regardless of religious preference.
• Chaplains are responsible for structuring vigils for dying elders when families request. Families should be approached and asked if a vigil would be welcomed or appreciated. If there is no family, the determination of a vigil should be done by staff and chaplain dialogue.
• Chaplains are expected to provide emotional and spiritual support to family members and friends of elders. Upon request, conducting a memorial service for an elder who has died may occur.
• Attentive to needs of Center for Generations leading preschool Chaplain involvements.

Campus Events:

• All Chaplains share and participate in campus wide events such as, but not limited to:
  Traditions, devotions, and monthly Memorial Service. Oversee the employee help fund, Share the Joy Christmas program, and assist with the Back to School Backpack Program.

Meetings:

• All Chaplains are expected to be constructive participants in the weekly department meetings communicating openly and honestly with each other.

Mission:

• All Chaplains may be asked to share the mission and ministry of St. John's United in a congregational setting by leading an adult forum, preaching, or leading worship.

Resources:

• Resources available to assist in these tasks are not listed here, but may include: assignment of a computer, office space, use of company vehicle in certain circumstances, and others.

Other duties not specified here may be assigned as needed.

Requirements:

• Education Requirements:
  
  A bachelor's degree or master's degree in divinity, theology, religious studies, or a related field.
• Knowledge, skills, and abilities required:
  Ability to work with a wide range of people: staff, residents, visitors, and volunteers. Basic computer abilities (Word, Outlook, etc). Ability to text. Function in a team environment.

Physical Demands:

• Requires minimal lifting functions. Requires moderate bending, standing and reaching activities.

Working Conditions:

• Normal office setting. No hazardous material exposure. This position requires the ability to function independently in performing assigned duties.