Chaplain/ Social Services

Overview

The Towne House is a non-profit continuing care retirement community operated by BHI Senior Living.  Since 1965, The Towne House has been a trusted provider of exceptional care and support for seniors in the community.  This position offers a unique opportunity to integrate pastoral care with Social Services to promote and support spiritual and emotional well-being. 

What We Offer

• PTO (paid time off) earned from day one of employment.
• Paid holidays off
• Benefits include 401K match, medical, dental, and vision insurance.
• Employer-paid life insurance
• Onsite fitness center, salon, massage therapy, medical clinic, and café/dining
• 24/7 Employer Assistance Programs (EAP)
• Student loan repayment and tuition assistance

Position Summary

As a Chaplain/Social Services Designee, you will play a pivotal role in providing holistic care and support to the residents and employees.  This position offers an opportunity to make a meaningful difference by addressing the spiritual, emotional, and practical needs of residents and employees by ensuring they receive the support and resources necessary to thrive.

Responsibilities

• Facilitates religious services or sacraments for the residents and their families through appropriate faith group ministries and facilitates creative and interfaith worship services.
• Provides weekly Sunday worship services in the chapel, health and rehab center, and memory care center, as well as, weekly Bible studies, prayer meetings, and special events or activities.
• Regularly visits residents while arranging time for those in greatest need.
• Provides spiritual counseling and visitation services to residents or staff members who are hospitalized or are in another facility, and who request such services directly or through a referral from the Social Services or nursing departments. The chaplain offers religious and spiritual guidance to residents, families, employees, and administration on individual and group levels. The chaplain establishes a procedure for referrals.
• Collaborate with other healthcare providers in setting goals for the care of the residents.
• Participates on committees and in conferences with residents to enhance the continuity of their care.
• Participates in corporate committees and helps coordinate or support educational and marketing events as needed.

Qualifications

• An ordained minister or approved chaplain
• Able to minister to audiences with varying physical and mental abilities and differential faith/denomination traditions.

For information on The Towne House Retirement Community visit our website at www.townehouse.org

The Towne House Retirement Community is an equal opportunity employer, and all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex, national origin, disability status, genetics, protected veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state, or local laws.