Chaplain

Description

Chaplain

Tel Hai is a faith based non-profit retirement community in Honey Brook, PA and a Certified "Great Place to Work!" We offer a vibrant, caring community with a long-standing reputation of providing exemplary service and care to our Residents as well as endless rewards to our team members.
We are currently in search of a Chaplain who will be responsible for ensuring the provision of pastoral services to residents, attending families, and as appropriate, team members. This will include planning campus wide programs to provide formal and informal religious and spiritual services as well. The Chaplain will be part of a team of two and their main focus will be serving our Residential (Independant) Living Residents. This full time position includes approximately 26 weekends per year (Sunday morning services and on call Saturday for the weekend of Sunday responsibilities.)
Chaplain responsibilities will include but are not limited to:  

• Provides religious and/or spiritual counseling and guidance to residents, family members and team members as part of total resident care and team member support.  
• Conducts regularly scheduled worship services to include performing church rites, such as communion. Assures outside church groups and pastors are scheduled.
• Provides leadership for campus services, Bible Studies, worship, and music ministry.  
• Visits new community residents. Makes routine visits, providing counsel and advice on problems and questions requiring spiritual guidance and personal adjustment.
• Provides residents and families with psychosocial and spiritual support regarding dying and expressing grief. Provides spiritual grief support.

Tel Hai Mission Statement: Motivated by Christ’s love for all, our covenant is to provide a vibrant, caring community that enhances the lives of those served.
Tel Hai Vision Statement: To be an innovative Christian community, to inspire respect and purpose for each individual, and to excel in providing quality service.

Tel Hai provides a vibrant and caring community to our team members as well as our residents, offering endless rewards for our team to enjoy. 

• A fun & supportive work environment that encourages personal & professional growth.
• On Demand Pay Voluntary Benefit
• Discounted Meals
• Free Access to fitness centers, swimming pools, and wellness programs plus discounted memberships for family
• Discounted On-site Childcare (Little Mates.)
• Discounted Entertainment Tickets & Personal Training Services
• Generous Paid Time Off
• Scholarship/Tuition Reimbursement opportunities for Team Member & Dependents
• Employee Assistance Program
• Bonuses, Awards, & Appreciation Events
• Medical, Dental, and Vision Insurance plus Prescription Coverage
• Flexible Spending Accounts & Health Savings Accounts (with a company match)
• $25,000 Life Insurance (Paid by Tel Hai)
• 401k Retirement Savings Plan with Company Match
• Voluntary Short-Term Disability & Critical Care Insurance through AFLAC
• And more!

Requirements

Chaplain Qualifications:

• Bachelor's Degree in psychology, religion or sociology required. Master's Degree or Divinity in Theology or Pastoral Ministry preferred. 
• Current credential with a recognized religious group, licensed or ordination required.
• Three or more years in Pastoral or Counseling ministry required. Long Term Care or hospital chaplaincy experience preferred.
• Must have the ability to convey a sense of caring about the well being of others.
• Proficient in use of computer and related technology required for the role.
• Good communication and interpersonal skills required.
• Current valid Pennsylvania Driver's License for two (2) years required.
• Musical abilities preferred.