Senior Chaplain

Essential functions of the job:

1) Spiritual Care & Spiritual Presence

• Provides consistent and visible pastoral presence throughout the Lenbrook community
• Offers emotional and spiritual support to residents, families, and associates, particularly during times of crisis, decline, and the end-of-life
• Responds in real time to resident deaths, providing immediate spiritual care to bereaved family members

2) Worship, Devotionals & Spiritual Life

• Plans and leads memorial and graveside services as needed
• Preaches for the Lenbrook Sunday Worship Service (typically once or twice per month)
• Serves as Worship Leader for Sunday services as needed
• Plans and implements devotionals in Healthcare
• Supports and coordinates access to sacramental and faith-specific care, including:
  • Collaboration with Catholic priests and/or deacons to ensure resident access to Mass or Communion via Catholic programming on campus.
  • Collaboration with Jewish rabbis and/or cantors to ensure support and implementation of Jewish programming on campus.

3) Program Coordination & Communication

• Completes Event Set-Up Forms and Room Set-Up Diagrams for chaplaincy programming
• Ensures timely communication of resident deaths through approved platforms (Lenbrook All, K4 Connect, Nixplay)
• Coordinates and supports spiritual wellness-related events and services across the community

4) Leadership & Administration

• Provides supervision to Staff Chaplain(s)
• Completes administrative responsibilities, including:
  • Weekly check requests
  • Quarterly staff evaluations
  • Attends Leadership Meetings
• Works collaboratively with the chaplaincy team to ensure seamless communication and continuity of care