Scenic Living Communities is a continuing care retirement community in Iowa Falls, Iowa. Scenic Living Communities offers several levels of living including independent living, assisted living, short term rehab, and long term care.
In addition to our commitment to provide quality care to our residents, we are also committed to providing a great work environment for our Team Members.
Benefits: We value and are grateful for our Team Members. Below is a snapshot of our benefits to foster health and happiness for our team:
Health, Dental, & Vision Care Plans with company cost share (full time only)
Company paid Employee Assistance Program (EAP)
401(k) with company match
PTO
Paid Holidays
Competitive Wages
Referral Bonus
Service Award Bonus
Tuition Assistance
Fun & engaging team environment
Overview: The Chaplain provides compassionate spiritual care and emotional support to residents and families while fostering a welcoming environment that respects individuals of all faith backgrounds and beliefs. This position develops meaningful relationships through regular pastoral visits, including one-on-one visits with residents, leads worship services and faith-based programming, offers support during times of illness, grief, and end-of-life care, and partners with community faith organizations to enhance residents' spiritual well-being.
Duties and Responsibilities: Duties are determined by Scenic Living Communities’ needs and may include, but are not limited to, the following:
Plan, coordinate, and lead weekly non-denominational worship services, Bible studies, seasonal worship experiences, and other faith-based programs, adapting services to meet residents' cognitive and physical abilities.
Conduct regular one-on-one pastoral visits with residents across all levels of care to provide individualized spiritual support, encouragement, and companionship.
Provide spiritual support to residents and their families during illness, hospitalization, bereavement, crises, and other significant life events, including hospital visitation and officiating memorial services as requested.
Foster relationships with local churches, clergy, faith-based organizations, and volunteer ministries to expand spiritual care opportunities and connect residents with religious resources of their choosing.
Ensure that religious and spiritual needs of residents/tenants are met.
Protect and promote resident rights by honoring each individual's choice of faith tradition or non-religious beliefs and ensuring all spiritual services are welcoming, respectful, and free from coercion.
Maintain accurate records of chaplain visits, worship attendance, and spiritual programming; coordinate worship schedules and materials; attend required meetings and education; and perform other duties as assigned.
Qualifications: The Chaplain must be an Ordained Minister, Master of Divinity (M.Div.), Master of Arts in Theology, or Chaplain Certification. Clinical training in an approved geriatric counseling program is preferred, as is pastoral experience in a senior living, long-term care, or other congregate living setting. Previous experience in parish ministry, hospital chaplaincy, mission work, or parachurch ministry is also preferred.
Physical Requirements of this position:
Reach at, above and below shoulder height
Combined & intermittent throughout the shift
Twist, bend, crawl, squat, kneel, crouch
Combined & intermittent throughout the shift
Hand manipulation: grasp, handle, torque, finger on controls & equipment
Summary of Potential Occupational Exposures:
Blood, urine, feces, vomitus, wound exudates, semen/vaginal secretions, cerebrospinal, synovial, pleural, peritoneal, pericardial, amniotic
Specific Tasks Creating Potential Exposure:
Handling soiled linens and clothing
Cleaning resident rooms and common areas
We are an equal opportunity employer and will consider all applications without regard to race, marital status, sex, age, color, religion, national origin, veteran status, disability of any other characteristic protected by law. Our family of retirement communities are proud to be a tobacco-free campus, including but not limited to electronic cigarettes. We follow CMS and CDC protocols and guidelines.
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