PURPOSE According to prescribed policies and procedures of the organization including all applicable state, federal and accreditation regulations and under the general supervision of the Manager is responsible for providing spiritual support to residents, families and staff via telephone contact, residential and hospital visits.


ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS:  Provides spiritual support to include Bible Studies & Worship Services and counseling to the residents, their families and staff. Contacts family and/or outside Clergy, as requested, to support residents.

 Assists with making hospital visits to provide spiritual support for the residents and the staff

 Assists with bereavement, memorial services and activities related to the religious and spiritual concerns of the residents, their families and the staff.

 Works and communicates with other members of the community interdisciplinary team to ensure the highest quality of comprehensive resident, family and staff care.


NON-ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS  Participates in programs and activities as requested.

 Participates in programs and activities in the surrounding community as requested.

EXPECTATIONS  Demonstrates and maintains a positive, professional manner, manages time efficiently and effectively, provides leadership as a role model to promote a team approach, collaborates and participates in policy creation and appropriate problem solving methods.

 Must adhere to all policies, procedures, terms and conditions set forth in the National Church Residences’ Employee Information Guide (EIG), the Code of Conduct, as well as any facility handbook, including but not limited to, corporate compliance, drug free workplace, safe work practices, all federal, state, local regulations and laws.

 With respect to Resident Rights, ensures all care is provided with respect and dignity for the residents/clients, their families and the staff. Reports all complaints made by residents/clients and/or families to the appropriate supervisors, reports all allegations of abuse, misappropriation of funds/resident property and/or any other corporate compliance, drug free workplace, safe work practices, all federal, state and local regulations and laws.

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 Completes all annual education requirements timely, including but not limited to Compliance, Privacy, Security and HIPAA training and exhibits behavior as set forth by the Code of Conduct in the performance of their duties.

 Performs other duties as assigned.

JOB SPECIFICATION SHEET—Chaplain Non-Exempt

Education: Must be endorsed and in good standing with a denomination as evidenced by a certificate of ordination or certification. Bachelor’s degree from an accredited school of theology preferred.

Experience: Minimum of 12 months experience in providing ecumenical approach in pastoral care and client/family counseling.

Travel: Frequent. Must have a valid driver’s license, automobile insurance and qualified to drive under the organization ‘s motor vehicle check.

Mental: Must have good communication, comprehension, computer and interpersonal skills. Must have the ability to speak, read, write and understand English.

Licensure: Certification must remain in good standing

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All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, ancestry, military status, disability, genetic information and/or any other characteristics protected by applicable law.