Chaplain

Job Description

Job Description

Salary:

Deerfield is growing and we are adding an additional chaplain to our spiritual life team, providing care and support for the wellbeing of 650 residents and 350 staff. The work of the chaplain is ecumenical, inter-faith in practice, and is welcoming of all who desire to be included. Deerfield is a vibrant, growing campus in the midst of a project that will expand our community and renovate our facilities as we seek to enrich the lives of those who live and work at Deerfield.

The chaplain serves under the supervision of the Director of Spiritual Life.

• This is a full-time, salaried position with the salary set and reviewed annually.
• It is anticipated that the chaplain will concentrate regular working hours on direct pastoral contract with residents and staff. It is further anticipated that the chaplainwill also assist with Sunday morning worship services and with memorial services as needed.
• The chaplain will be on-call (from home) for emergencies several nights a week.

Under the supervision of the Director, the chaplain will make pastoral visits to:

• Residents and employees in the hospital
• Residents in their homes, especially as these residents are facing illness, life transitions, loss and grief, or other issues for which pastoral care is appropriate
• Employees on campus during work hours, especially as these employees are facing illness, life transitions, loss and grief, or other issues for which pastoral care is appropriate
• New residents and/or employees

The chaplain will also make routine visits to residents, especially those in our Assisted Living and Skilled Care facilities, and to anyone who has requested a visit.

Qualifications and Skills

• An undergraduate degree from an accredited college/university, and a Master of Divinity or equivalent degree from an accredited theological seminary (Equivalent educational degrees and/or ministry experience may be considered.)
• Fully ordained (or soon to be) and currently in full connection and good standing with his/her denominational body, church, etc. Strongly preferred but not required: Ordained minister in the Episcopal or Lutheran (ECLA) Church
• Preferred, but not required: At least 12 months of Clinical Pastoral Education (CPE) and three to five years of pastoral ministry or other ministerial experience
• Chaplaincy and/or related job experience is a plus
• All skills normally associated with pastoral and liturgical leadership (preaching, leading worship services, teaching, pastoral care, administrative duties, etc)

Compensation and Benefits

Deerfield offers a highly competitive compensation package for this full-time position, with benefits to include excellent health plan options, retirement benefits, professional development as well as state-of-the-art facilities. The chaplain is encouraged to take time off for self-care and vacations. Up to 40 paid hours per year may be taken for Continuing Education and/or spiritual renewal, with tuition and travel expenses to be negotiated through the Director. Paid vacation is also provided.

If you have a passion for the care of older adults, if you loved your CPE experience, or if you have been looking for a calling other than - or broader than - parish ministry exclusively, this may be just the position for you!

Deerfield is an Equal Opportunity Employer. If you need assistance with the application process, please reach out to [email protected].