Chaplain

Westminster Communities of Florida, a nationally recognized not-for-profit faith based organization is searching for Chaplain at our beautiful downtown St.

Petersburg location.

The Chaplain will coordinate worship services within the community and will develop programs to enhance the spiritual growth and wellness of the residents and staff.

JOB SUMMARY:    Provides spiritual guidance and pastoral care to residents and staff of the community with special emphasis on residents. 

ESSENTIAL JOB FUNCTIONS:
1.

Plan and lead weekly worship, utilizing guest speakers and musicians.  
2.

Plan and lead frequent studies on Biblical or religious subjects.  
3.

Be a presence and counselor for residents, families and staff.  
4.

Visit with residents in crisis: dying, grieving, in the hospital, in-transition, or facing personal tragedy.  
5.

Facilitate resident’s participation in their local congregation.  
6.

Inform local faith groups about Westminster Communities of Florida.  
7.

Become the religious liaison between Westminster’s community and the local religious community. 

ESSENTIAL QUALIFICATIONS:

Be an ordained Protestant (or mainstream denomination) clergy with at least Master of Divinity degree from an  accredited institution.

Have a minimum of three years parish or chaplain experience and must have at least one unit of Clinical Pastoral Education (CPE).

Experience in a continuing care retirement community or skilled nursing center is preferred.

EOE, DFWP – “We honor those who have served.”

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