Associate Chaplain
Westminster-Canterbury of the Blue Ridge · Charlottesville, Virginia, US
The Associate Chaplain’s primary responsibility is to provide for the pastoral care needs of residents in our Health Center and Catered (Assisted) Living.
Job description
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. 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...