Campus Pastor / Chaplain

Presbyterian Homes & Services is seeking a Campus Pastor to offer emotional and spiritual support to senior living communities. The primary work site will be at The Deerfield located in New Richmond, WI.  The Campus Pastor is responsible for providing spiritual guidance, counsel and comfort to the residents and staff. Sound inter-personal relationships, which are built on Christian values and principles, form the basis of practice and service.

Reporting Structure: The Campus Pastor reports to the Site Lead or Pastoral designee.

Hours: This will be a full-time position, Monday-Friday daytime hours with occasional weekends. This position will support one to two neighboring communities in addition to The Deerfield. 

ABOUT THIS COMMUNITY

The Deerfield
1127 W Eighth Street
New Richmond, WI 54017

Located 20 minutes east of Stillwater, MN, The Deerfield in New Richmond, Wisconsin, is surrounded by five lovely acres. This beautifully landscaped community is convenient to the nearby nature reserve, medical and dental clinics, a pharmacy, and hospital.

As an employee you can take advantage of a variety of amenities such as:
- Off-street parking
- Discounted employee meals
- Free Fitness Center access 

This community offers the following care options: Assisted Living, Assisted Living Memory Care, Care Center/Long Term Care, and Long Term Care with Memory Care.

Salary: $61,277-$76,565

1. Assist in maintaining an environment that achieves high quality care and service for residents (physical, mental, emotional, social and spiritual) and maintain their independence and dignity to the highest degree possible. Establish and maintain effective communication systems with all customers.     
2. Implement, organize and coordinate the Spiritual Care (Worship, Sacraments, Prayer, Bible Studies, and PHS’ Programs) program to enhance the care and services for residents. In accordance with resident requests and desires, provide for Sunday worship and chapel services throughout the week. Plan, arrange/conduct special events for Christmas, Easter, Thanksgiving, Lent and Advent and other special holiday services. Schedule and arrange services for all major resident denominations using outside clergy as needed. Serve or arrange for the serving of communion. Conduct small Bible studies on a weekly basis. Visit and pray with residents on an individual basis. Document visits. Maintain accurate records and reports on all resident programming and visits. Provide specialized services to the dementia care program residents. Implement PHS’ spiritual care programs Blessing of the Hands, Procession of Honor and others. Support Hospice programs and staff as appropriate.      
3. Establish and maintain effective working relationships with outside agencies and organizations Promote Presbyterian Homes and its ministry at assorted church functions. Participate with the various community constituencies to achieve mutually beneficial results. Coordinate spiritual services collaboratively with Pastoral Care Director and other professionals inside and outside PHS. Participate in local and conference ministeriums as directed              
4. Visit residents on a regular basis on campus. Participate in care conferences and family conferences as required. Communicate and document appropriate resident information in resident file, maintaining confidentiality. Conduct funeral and memorial services when requested. Provide pastoral counseling, personal support and guidance to residents and families experiencing life changes, including death of a resident. Provide emergency pastoral care as needed.
5. Provide bereavement follow-up of families for a one-year period after the death of a resident as appropriate or needed.  Document visits/interactions. Conduct regular memorial services for residents who have passed away. Provide referral services for families and staff. Maintain an ongoing process of support for the staff as needed during times of crisis or following significant deaths. Collaborate with Learning and Development staff to identify and deliver on-going staff and volunteer education regarding care-giving, grieving, the role of faith in health care, spirituality and aging, etc. Act as a liaison between resident/family and “home” church and/or act as the pastor for those residents without a church, regardless of denomination.         
6. Implement established spiritual care services and policies, procedures and practices.  Use quality management process to meet resident needs. Ensure compliance with regulations and established best practices. Apply the knowledge and skills needed for the position, including technical competence in the field and current knowledge of laws and regulations affecting your position. Maintain current knowledge of community resources available for residents.  Use discretion and independent judgment to compare and evaluate possible courses of action and decision-making. Maintain knowledge of organization and industry policies and practices.   
7. Evaluate and monitor Diaconal pastors every week meeting quarterly with Senior Director of Pastoral Care Services for the first year after hire, as applicable.
8. Manage resource allocations in order to achieve or exceed operational goals.  Demonstrate good stewardship of available resources.
9. Lead and support the integration of Christian Culture in the community; reinforce the Christian heritage and culture through communication and education and support systems; recognize the importance of spiritual matters to PHS employees as well.       

1. Bachelor’s degree and a Master of Divinity (M.Div.) degree from an accredited theological seminary or equivalent
2. Three years of experience in a church setting or other pastoral care/chaplaincy ministry preferred. One unit of clinical pastoral education (CPE) is preferred.
3. Specific requirements:
   1. Demonstrate the ability to make independent decisions.
   2. Ability to tactfully deal with residents, family members, staff, visitors, outside public, and church organizations.
   3. Demonstrate good moral character.
   4. Plan, organize, develop, and implement goals and objectives necessary for delivering pastoral care program dependant on the size, hours allocated and need of the community...
   5. Ecclesiastical endorsement by a recognized religious denomination.
   6. Agreement with the mission statement, vision and values of Presbyterian Homes, espousing an evangelistic pastoral commitment. Demonstrated compatibility with PHS's mission and operating philosophies.
4. Demonstrated computer proficiency including Microsoft Office and other common computer programs.
5. Demonstrated ability to read, write, speak and understand the English language to communicate with all customers.

Full-time benefits-eligible employment begins at a minimum of 30 hours per week:

• Health, and dental, including applicable HSA & FSA
• Employer Contribution to HSA for eligible Health Plans
• Life insurance (AD&D)
• Retirement, with eligibility for an employer match
• Holiday pay and extended sick

Full and Part-time benefits-eligible employment working between 20-29 hours per week:

• Vision insurance
• Voluntary short-term & long-term disability
• Accident & hospitalization coverage
• Education assistance programs

All employees:

• Accrue PTO (Paid time off)
• Same-day pay
• Employee assistance program (EAP)
• College partnership educational discounts
• Access to Learn to Live Resources

Based in St. Paul, Minnesota–Presbyterian Homes & Services (PHS) is a nonprofit, faith-based organization providing a broad array of high-quality housing choices, care options and services for older adults. There are over 7,500 team members like you at PHS, serving more than 26,000 older adults through 60+ PHS-affiliated senior living communities in Minnesota, Iowa and Wisconsin, and through Optage® and other community services. PHS is also co-owner of Genevive®, the largest geriatric primary care practice in MN, providing comprehensive care for over 15,000 older adults.

An Innovative Leader: Established in 1955, PHS has earned the reputation as an Innovative Leader dedicated to promoting independence, purposeful living, and overall well-being. PHS is now one of the largest nonprofit senior housing and services providers in the US.

Our strong focus on our employees, means we are committed to an environment where you are valued and empowered to make a difference. With a strong commitment to team growth from within, roughly 80% of leadership roles are filled through the development of people like you. To learn more about PHS culture, benefits and team development, we invite you to visit the "Careers" section of our website.

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PHS is an EEO/AA employer. All applicants will receive consideration for employment regardless of their race, color, creed, religion, national origin, sex, sexual orientation, disability, age, marital status, or status with regard to public assistance.