Administrative and Transitional Care Chaplain at Virginia Mennonite Retirement Community, Inc.

Harrisonburg, Virginia, United States -

Full Time

Start Date

Immediate

Expiry Date

30 Dec, 25

Salary

0.0

Posted On

02 Oct, 25

Experience

5 year(s) or above

Remote Job

Yes

Telecommute

Yes

Sponsor Visa

Skills

Pastoral Care, Counseling, Worship Leading, Teaching, Preaching, Administration, Communication, Team Collaboration, Creativity, Listening Skills, Behavioral Health, Clinical Pastoral Education, Spiritual Support, Emotional Wellness, Program Development, Volunteer Management

Industry

Hospitals and Health Care

Description

Description Commitment To Inclusive Excellence At VMRC, we identify a 'cultural fit' as a community member demonstrating our shared values and commitment to fostering an inclusive, purpose-driven workplace. We seek candidates who align with our service, justice, peacebuilding, and stewardship values while bringing diverse perspectives that enrich our collective work. We assess candidates through structured, bias-conscious interview questions that explore how you have lived these values in your professional and personal experiences. Who is VMRC? VMRC is a Christ-centered, nonprofit continuing care retirement community offering independent living, assisted living, skilled nursing, and memory care for older adults. It also provides wellness programs, educational opportunities, and arts and cultural activities for residents and the wider community. Description: This position is responsible for providing pastoral care for VMRC residents, with primary assignment to residents and patients in Transitional Care. In collaboration with the Independent Living Chaplain, this position is responsible for the planning and leadership of worship services on Sunday mornings, Sunday vespers services, special services, and other spiritual/emotional wellness programming needs offered on campus. Supports the Supportive Living Chaplain for Complete Living Care’s special services. Serves as a backup for other pastoral care team members. Helps discover spiritual ministry gifts of residents, staff and the broader community and develops plans to utilize them in enriching VMRC’s spiritual life. Serves as a team member of the Wellness and Enrichment service line and supports this team as needed. Engages regularly with Independent Living Leadership team to become aware of and respond to resident needs. Requirements Models a Christian lifestyle that expresses a dynamic personal relationship with Jesus Christ. Theological education equivalent to 3 years of seminary study. Additional training in behavioral health/counseling and Clinical Pastoral Education preferred. Minimum of 3 years of experience in pastoral care, counseling, prayer, teaching, preaching, worship leading and administration required. Affirmed by a congregation/denomination that they have these gifts (ordained, licensed, and/or qualified for either). Demonstrates a passion for working with senior adults. Must be self-motivated with a pleasant personality, creativity, good communication, and listening skills. Must be able to work collaboratively with the Pastoral Care Team and as a member of VMRC’s Wellness and Enrichment team. Must possess computer experience with ability to use Word, Excel and Outlook. Must possess a command of the English language, both written and spoken. Must be self-motivated and possess the ability to work independently with minimal supervision A. Essential Functions 1. Coordinates and provides pastoral care to VMRC residents and patients in Transitional Care. a. Implements one-on-one visitations. b. Works closely with the Transitional Care Leadership Team to identify residents wanting and needing visitation. c. Provides spiritual support to family members of Transitional Care patients. d. Attends Patient Care Plan meetings if appropriate. e. Provides end of life care for patients in Transitional Care. f. Communicates with and supports resident’s and patient’s primary pastoral/congregation connection if applicable. g. Focuses on visibility in Transitional Care and all across campus and remains available for informal contacts with residents in various campus settings as well as attends campus functions when appropriate. h. Leads the Volunteer Chaplain program for Transitional Care including scheduling, communicating and assessment of the program. 2. Collaborates with the Independent Living Chaplain to coordinate and lead the planning of Sunday morning worship services. a. Actively participates by worship leading along with Pastoral Care Colleagues. Occasionally preaches and/or serves as song leader as gifted. b. Collaborates with the Independent Living Chaplain to recruit and schedule speakers for Sunday morning worship by maintaining a list of resource persons for worship and Bible Study events. c. Collaborates with Independent Living Chaplain to recruit and schedule song leaders, special music, greeters, musicians, etc. for Sunday morning worship by maintaining a list of resource persons for worship and Bible Study events. d. Evaluates each service and records evaluations. 3. Supports the IL Chaplain in the planning of Sunday vespers services. a. Confirms all vesper programs and maintains calendar of programs. Communicates programs to The Junction and K4. b. Shares the staffing responsibilities of Sunday Vesper services with the Independent Living Chaplain. 4. Shares the staffing responsibilities of Elder Exchange with the Independent Living Chaplain. 5. Collaborates with the Independent Living Chaplain to lead, coordinate and implement the planning of special all-campus services. 6. Participates in memorial services as requested. 7. Contacts the family of deceased Transitional Care patients with expression of sympathy. 8. Occasionally leads Bible studies across campus. 9. Assists with pastoral care needs of VMRC residents outside of Transitional Care as needed. 10. Lead the Eastern Mennonite Seminary Clinical Pastoral Education (CPE) internship on VMRC campus to include coordinating, mentoring, supervising and evaluating the intern experience. 11. Meets regularly with the Pastoral Care Team for mutual support, coordination, sharing opportunities and issue resolution. 12. Provides VP of Wellness and Enrichment with data on the work of the Pastoral Care team. 13. Acts as an emotional wellness ambassador for residents. a. Engage with residents across campus and with Pastoral Care team to identify spiritual care and emotional wellness needs. b. Design programming or support services for the resident population, i.e. caregiver support grounds, grief support groups, and guest speakers. c. Collaborates with Pastoral Care team to assign responsibilities. 14. Serves as a back up to other Pastoral Care team as needed. 15. Meet with the VP of Wellness and Enrichment monthly. 16. Participates in Wellness and Enrichment meetings, typically twice/month. B. Personal and Professional Development 1. Prepares an annual plan of action with measurable and time limited goals to assess performance. 2. Assumes responsibility for and participates in staff development (professional growth) and training to remain knowledgeable of market and industry trends, competitors and best practices for non-profit CCRC’s. a. Participates in VMRC required education. b. Attends professional educational events and association meeting related to areas of responsibility as determined by supervisor and/or minimally one per year. C. Leadership 1. Builds Effective Relationships a. This leader makes people feel like they are valued and important to the success of the organization. b. This leader offers positive recognition for a job well done. c. This leader seems to care for people on a personal level. d. This leader encourages the growth and development of others. e. This leader manages his or her own emotions well. 2. Grows and Develops the Team a. This leader effectively motivates his / her team. b. This leader is trusted by the team. c. This leader proactively communicates important information to the team. d. This leader sets clear expectations for accomplishing organizational goals. e. This leader provides feedback to others about their performance (team's accountability). 3. Performance a. This leader sets performance goals for himself / herself and reaches them (accountability). b. This leader is passionate and enthusiastic about his / her own work. c. This leader demonstrates high personal energy levels (commitment, drive, initiative, tenacity, and persistence). d. This leader is focused on the resident's well-being and quality of life. e. This leader actively demonstrates the organization's mission, vision, and values. 4. Leads Change a. This leader is willing to take risks and experiment. b. This leader is an agent of change in the organization. c. This leader is open to solving old problems new ways. d. This leader welcomes diverse points of view. e. This leader encourages creativity and innovation. D. General 1. Complies with all VMRC and departmental policies & guidelines in a conscientious manner. 2. Actively engages residents in a meaningful, positive and compassionate manner while ensuring an environment of resident centered respect and appreciation. 3. Maintains confidentiality of all resident care and protected health information. Reports known or suspected incidents of unauthorized disclosure of confidential information to supervisor or designee. 4. Handles responsibility and maintains a positive, professional & collaborative working relationship with residents, families, administration, peers and co-workers. 5. Uses correct body mechanics to prevent injury to self, residents and other staff. 6. Assumes responsibility for and actively participates in staff development (professional growth) and continuing education to keep skills and required certification(s) up-to-date. 7. Demonstrates computer skills necessary to complete job tasks/responsibilities. 8. Attends all required in-services and department staff meetings. 9. Follows emergency and evacuation procedures. 10. Performs other duties as assigned by supervisor. Summary of Physical, Sensory, Environmental and Other Requirements Needed to Perform the Essential Functions of this Job A. Physical Demands The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to talk and hear normal as well as soft tones. This position is very active role that would require frequent standing, walking, bending, kneeling, stooping, sitting, crouching, grasping, and reaching above head. The employee must occasionally lift or move objects weighing 25 pounds as well as pushing/pulling up to 50 pounds. Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision, distance vision, color vision, peripheral vision, depth perception and the ability to adjust focus. Required to work extended periods of time at a video display terminal. Requirements for emergency situations are defined by service line expectations and may differ based on the nature of the emergency. B. Work Environment The normal work environment is inside, however occasionally will require outside work that could result in marked changes in temperatures. While performing the duties of this job, the employee is occasionally exposed to dust, fumes, odors and airborne particles in a nursing care setting, with limited exposure to biological and chemical hazards, and mechanical equipment. C. Position Type/Expected Hours of Work This position operates in an office setting, in resident apartments, and worship venues. This role routinely uses standard office equipment such as computers, phones, photocopiers, filing cabinets and fax machines. D. Supervisor Responsibility This position does not have supervisory responsibilities and does not have authority to determine who can access confidential information. The position has leadership responsibilities for pastoral care oversight. E. Access to Confidential Information This position has access to limited patient/resident medical records and no access to personnel records of staff. Below is the rewritten benefits section in a format suitable for Microsoft Word, tailored to appeal to the 19–40-year-old demographic. The content is designed to be engaging, modern, and professional for inclusion in job postings. I've formatted it with Word-friendly styling (e.g., bold headings, bullet points) for easy copy-pasting into a Word document. Why Join VMRC? We’re offering benefits that hit all the right spots—starting day one for benefit-eligible team members! Work 60+ hours per pay period (every 2 weeks) to unlock the complete package, or 40–59 hours for most perks (except medical). Are you thinking about joining us? Here’s what we’re bringing to the table: Medical insurance with prescription coverage: (30+ hours/week), plus dental and vision plans to keep you looking and feeling fresh. Future-Proof Your Finances: 403(b) retirement plan with up to 5% company match after one year—stacking wealth for your next chapter. PTO That is awesome: Full-timers rack up over 230 hours of Personal Time Off in year one, with cash-out options for that extra flex. On-Demand Pay: Access to Earned Wages BEFORE the scheduled payday because life happens Company-paid Short-Term Disability for full-time crew, plus optional Long-Term Disability for added peace of mind. Life Insurance, Locked In: Free company-paid life insurance, with supplemental options to level up your coverage. Flex Spending, Made Easy: Flexible Spending Account with a company contribution to help you save smart. Wellness Opportunities: Free or discounted membership to our on-site Wellness Center—because self-care is real. Level Up Your Learning: Tuition reimbursement and scholarships to keep your career moving forward. Foodie Deals: Employee meal discounts to fuel your hustle without breaking the bank. Good Vibes Only: Our Healthy You program and RARE (Recognizing, Assisting, and Rewarding Employees) committee keep the energy high with shout-outs and rewards. Mental Health Matters: Free Employee Assistance Program (EAP) to support you through life’s ups and downs. Verizon Discount: Score a 19% discount on your Verizon plan—stay connected for less. Cash In on Your Network: Referral bonuses for bringing your friends and family to the team. Loan Forgiveness, Super Shift Diff's & Signing Bonuses: Select roles have financial perks to kickstart your career with a bang. Tickets at Work: Snag deals at over 1,000 vendors, including dining, concerts, car rentals, and more. Local Perks: Enjoy 10% off at local spots to make every day sweeter. Why us? Why not us? Because we’re all about working hard and living well. Join us and let’s make a difference together!

Responsibilities

The Administrative and Transitional Care Chaplain is responsible for providing pastoral care to residents and patients in Transitional Care, planning and leading worship services, and supporting the spiritual and emotional wellness of the community. This role involves collaboration with other chaplains and leadership teams to address resident needs and enhance spiritual life on campus.