Chaplain

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At Lifespace, team members are at the center of delivering a purpose driven experience for our residents! We provide an environment where each team member can live their aspirations, developing in their career, making a difference, and being a part of a meaningful mission. Join our outstanding team as our new Chaplain today!

A few details about the role:

• Coordinate and conduct religious services and study groups in both independent living and the health center.
• Prepare weekly bulletin information for vespers service. Secure accompanists and vocalists for vespers and special services.
• Obtain and oversee resident volunteers to assist during and setting up for services.
• As directed, conduct spiritual assessments for residents of the health center and document and update accordingly in resident care plan.
• Visit and minister to the sick in the health center, hospitals, and independent living.
• Lead assigned religious/spiritual related programs including Lenten lectures, Bible studies, special services of: Christmas, Thanksgiving, annual Memorial Service, Hanukkah, communions, funeral/memorial services, weddings, and baptisms, etc. Conduct memorial services as desired by families.
• Provide spiritual counseling, guidance and nurturing to residents and families. Facilitate support groups as assigned.
• Provide counseling/grief support to residents and family members during times of loss.
• Orient new residents to religious programming.

And here's what you need to apply:

• Bachelor's degree.
• Minimum of 2 Clinical Pastoral Education (CPE) Units completed.
• Board certified chaplain preferred.
• Ordination preferred.

Lifespace has enjoyed over 40 years of success, and this is just the beginning. With new opportunities, continued growth, and the support from your Lifespace family get ready to ignite your life and experience Living Lifespace.

COMPANY OVERVIEW:

Lifespace Communities headquartered in West Des Moines, Iowa and Dallas, Texas, is one of the nation's largest Senior Living providers of non-profit retirement communities. Lifespace employs over 4,100 team members and servers over 5,400 residents. The organization is committed to creating communities where people are empowered to live their aspirations.

Equal Opportunity Employer

If you are excited to learn and grow, be excellent, thrive with your team and deliver personalized experiences you'll enjoy your career with us!