The Chaplain of Pastoral Care functions as an integral member of the Pastoral Care team with the following essential job duties:

• Helps foster the spiritual life of residents, families, friends, and staff, affirming others’ faith traditions as appropriate.
• Facilitate the implementation of programs such as support groups, interpersonal growth groups, and educational events to enhance the spiritual awareness and fulfillment of residents.
• Provide, support, or arrange for at least weekly liturgical services, including communion, for both Pavilion/Personal Care and Independent Living residents.
• Seek out and strengthen relationships with parishes and clergy of residents (across denominations).
• Support residents’ participation in their parish of origin.
• Coordinate and assist with the functions and activities of the Pastoral Care Services, including paid staff and volunteers.
• Initiate relationships with new residents in a timely manner.
• Support residents and their families during times of personal, health, or familial crisis, particularly at times of new diagnosis and end of life.
• Be accessible to residents and their families for counsel and support.
• Coordinate with family members for funeral liturgy and services as needed.
• Provide continuity of care for residents in hospital, including visitation (in conversation with their local clergy).
• Visit with residents in their homes or in common areas.
• Participate regularly in community-wide events.
• Counsel with residents, families and staff concerning death and dying, grief/loss, depression and loneliness.
• Regularly assess pastoral care educational offerings to ensure they engage and challenge participants.
• Partner with leadership to maintain a positive and professional work environment.
• Provide prayers and blessings for various events and meals as requested.
• Provide training and in-service education programs for residents and staff.
• Support and cover for other pastoral care team members as able.
• Other duties as assigned.