What are the responsibilities and job description for the Chaplain-The Langford position at METHODIST RETIREMENT COMMUNITIES?
Methodist Retirement Communities (MRC), with a mission to honor and serve older adults as an expression of Christ’s love, does so with eight continuing-care retirement communities in Texas. Affiliated with MRC and located in College Station, Texas, The Langford Retirement Community is a leader in continuing care retirement living offering independent living, assisted living, and memory support. If you have a heart and passion for serving seniors, consider joining The Langford team!
With a 60-year history of success, MRC has over 1000 employees and is growing! A financially strong non-profit, MRC is solely focused on transforming the aging experience through innovation and heart! And, with margins that are reinvested back into the communities, not an owner/shareholder’s pocket, MRC makes life better for both our elders/residents AND employees.
We are currently seeking a Chaplain to:
- Make visits to residents who call The Langford home and residents during hospitalization and follow-up care.
- Attend and support families during funeral/ memorial services.
- Provide spiritual care to residents of all faiths with sensitivity and respect for all faith traditions, with the goal of enabling residents to utilize their own faith as a resource for health and healing.
- Utilize resources of local congregations to assist in meeting the spiritual needs of residents, families and staff at The Langford.
- Schedule and coordinate worship services in the community Chapel and conduct worship services as needed.
- Assist Life Enrichment
We offer a full benefit package including:
- BCBS- 3 different plans to choose from! (HDHP, PPO & HMO)
- BCBS Incentive Program – Earn eGift Card rewards for completing activities that promote good health.
- BCBS BVA Rewards – HDHP & PPO participants can earn rewards and reduce their out-of-pocket cost when receiving medical services or procedures
- BCBS Wellness programs, tools and resources to manage your health including the Blue365 discount programs on health-related products, health/fitness clubs and weight loss programs
- HDHP Preventive Drug List - $0 drugs
- Generic Drugs for all 3 health plans - $0
- TextCare Pro – Virtual Primary & Urgent Care
- TextCare’s Chronic Condition Management- eligible members get help managing chronic conditions likes diabetes and hypertension. Connected devices, strips, lancets, one-on-one coaching and support plus more are all provided for free.
- HSA- Health Savings Account for member enrolled in the BCBS HDHP plan
- FSA – Health Care and Dependent Care
- Company Provided Basic Life Insurance and Accidental Death and Dismemberment
- Voluntary Life (employee, spouse, child)
- Short-Term Disability
- Legal and Identity Theft Protection
- Pet Insurance
- Farmers Group Select – discount Auto and Home
- Alliant Medicare Solutions – No cost service for employees, family members and friends who need assistance navigating Medicare and in choosing a Medicare plan.
- Payactiv – access to your pay before payday!
- Employee Emergency Fund
- PTO Program – Earn from Day 1
- Extended Illness Benefit (EIB) – paid sick leave benefit for use when out on approved leave for a serious health condition.
- Take Time to Give Time -Time off for volunteering!
- Quarterly Bonus Program
- 401k Plan -all employees are eligible to participate. Eligible participants receive match of 100% on first 3% and 50% on next 2%.
Qualifications
Training and Experience
- Three years’ experience in a field related to Chaplaincy, Practical Ministry and/or Pastoral Care.
Job Knowledge
- Considerable knowledge of computer use, including e-mail, word processing and spreadsheet programs, and ability to learn relevant facility software.
- Knowledgeable of Pastoral Care and Services as they relate to a non-profit, church-related institution.
Worker Traits:
- Models MRC ICARE Values of Integrity, Compassion, Accountability, Respect and Excellence
- Models a service attitude toward others, takes ownership in solving problems and takes the initiative to make things better, is friendly and courteous to residents, families, and coworkers.
- Able to demonstrate sincere compassion.