Administrative and Transitional Care Chaplain en Virginia Mennonite Retirement Community, Inc.

Description

Commitment To Inclusive Excellence

At VMRC, we identify a 'cultural fit' as a community member demonstrating our shared values and commitment to fostering an inclusive, purpose-driven workplace. We seek candidates who align with our service, justice, peacebuilding, and stewardship values while bringing diverse perspectives that enrich our collective work.

We assess candidates through structured, bias-conscious interview questions that explore how you have lived these values in your professional and personal experiences.

Who is VMRC?

VMRC is a Christ-centered, nonprofit continuing care retirement community offering independent living, assisted living, skilled nursing, and memory care for older adults. It also provides wellness programs, educational opportunities, and arts and cultural activities for residents and the wider community.

Description:

The Administrative and Transitional Care Chaplain is responsible for providing pastoral care for VMRC residents, with primary assignment to residents and patients in Transitional Care. In collaboration with the Independent Living Chaplain, this position is responsible for the planning and leadership of worship services on Sunday mornings, Sunday vespers services, special services, and other spiritual/emotional wellness programming needs offered on campus. Supports the Supportive Living Chaplain for Complete Living Care’s special services. Serves as a backup for other pastoral care team members. Helps discover spiritual ministry gifts of residents, staff and the broader community and develops plans to utilize them in enriching VMRC’s spiritual life. Serves as a team member of the Wellness and Enrichment service line and supports this team as needed. Engages regularly with Independent Living Leadership team to become aware of and respond to resident needs.

Requirements

• Models a Christian lifestyle that expresses a dynamic personal relationship with Jesus Christ.
• Theological education equivalent to 3 years of seminary study. Additional training in behavioral health/counseling and Clinical Pastoral Education preferred.
• Minimum of 3 years of experience in pastoral care, counseling, prayer, teaching, preaching, worship leading and administration required.
• Affirmed by a congregation/denomination that they have these gifts (ordained, licensed, and/or qualified for either). Demonstrates a passion for working with senior adults.
• Must be self-motivated with a pleasant personality, creativity, good communication, and listening skills.
• Must be able to work collaboratively with the Pastoral Care Team and as a member of VMRC’s Wellness and Enrichment team.
• Must possess computer experience with ability to use Word, Excel and Outlook.
• Must possess a command of the English language, both written and spoken. Must be self-motivated and possess the ability to work independently with minimal supervision

A. Essential Functions

Pastoral Care in Transitional Care: Coordinates one-on-one visitations, spiritual support for residents/patients and families, end-of-life care, and attendance at Patient Care Plan meetings; collaborates with leadership to identify needs; communicates with primary pastoral connections; maintains campus visibility for informal contacts and functions; leads Volunteer Chaplain program, including scheduling, communication, and assessment.

Sunday Worship Collaboration: Works with Independent Living Chaplain to plan, lead, and evaluate Sunday morning services; participates in worship leading, preaching, or song leading as gifted; recruits and schedules speakers, song leaders, special music, greeters, and musicians via maintained resource lists.

Vespers and Elder Exchange Support: Assists Independent Living Chaplain with Sunday vespers by confirming programs, maintaining calendars, communicating to venues, and sharing staffing responsibilities; shares Elder Exchange staffing duties.

Special Services and Memorials: Collaborates with Independent Living Chaplain to lead, coordinate, and implement planning for special all-campus services; participates in memorial services as requested; contacts families of deceased Transitional Care patients with sympathy expressions.

Bible Studies and Additional Pastoral Support: Occasionally leads Bible studies across campus; assists with pastoral care needs for VMRC residents outside Transitional Care as needed.

Internship Leadership and Team Collaboration: Leads Eastern Mennonite Seminary Clinical Pastoral Education (CPE) internship, including coordination, mentoring, supervising, and evaluating; meets regularly with Pastoral Care Team for support, coordination, sharing, and issue resolution; serves as backup to other team members as needed.

Wellness Ambassador and Administrative Duties: Acts as emotional wellness ambassador by engaging residents and team to identify spiritual/emotional needs, designing programming (e.g., caregiver support, grief groups, guest speakers), and assigning responsibilities; provides VP of Wellness and Enrichment with data reports; meets monthly with VP and participates in Wellness and Enrichment meetings (twice/month).

B. Personal and Professional Development

1. Prepares an annual plan of action with measurable and time-limited goals to assess performance.

2. Assumes responsibility for and participates in staff development (professional growth) and training to remain knowledgeable of market and industry trends, competitors, and best practices for non-profit CCRCs.

a. Participates in VMRC-required education.

b. Attends professional educational events and association meeting related to areas of responsibility as determined by supervisor and/or minimally one per year.

C. Leadership

Valuing and Recognizing People: Makes individuals feel valued and essential to organizational success by offering positive recognition for well-done work and demonstrating personal care.

Fostering Growth: Encourages the growth and development of others while managing personal emotions effectively to build supportive relationships.

Team Motivation and Trust: Effectively motivates the team, earns their trust, and proactively communicates important information to ensure alignment.

Setting Expectations and Accountability: Establishes clear expectations for organizational goals and provides constructive performance feedback to promote team accountability.

Personal Performance and Passion: Sets and achieves personal performance goals with accountability; exhibits passion, enthusiasm, high energy (commitment, drive, initiative, tenacity, persistence), and focus on residents' well-being and quality of life.

Embodying Organizational Values: Actively demonstrates the organization's mission, vision, and values in daily actions.

Driving Change and Innovation: Embraces risks and experimentation as an agent of change; solves old problems in new ways, welcomes diverse viewpoints, and encourages creativity and innovation.

D. General

Policy and Confidentiality Compliance: Conscientiously complies with all VMRC and departmental policies/guidelines; maintains confidentiality of resident care and protected health information, reporting any known or suspected unauthorized disclosures to a supervisor or designee.

Resident Engagement: Actively engages residents in a meaningful, positive, and compassionate manner, fostering a resident-centered environment of respect and appreciation.

Professional Relationships: Handles responsibilities while maintaining positive, experienced, and collaborative working relationships with residents, families, administration, peers, and coworkers.

Safety Practices: Uses correct body mechanics to prevent injuries to self, residents, and other staff; follows emergency and evacuation procedures.

Professional Development: Assumes responsibility for staff development, professional growth, and continuing education to keep skills and required certifications up-to-date; attends all required in-services and department staff meetings.

Technical Skills and Additional Duties: Demonstrates necessary computer skills for job tasks/responsibilities; performs other duties as assigned by supervisor.

Summary of Physical, Sensory, Environmental and Other Requirements Needed to

Perform the Essential Functions of this Job

A. Physical Demands

The physical demands described here are representative of those required of an employee to perform the essential functions of this job successfully. While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to talk and hear normal and soft tones. This position is a very active role that would require frequent standing, walking, bending, kneeling, stooping, sitting, crouching, grasping, and reaching above the head. The employee must occasionally lift or move objects weighing 25 pounds, as well as push/pull up to 50 pounds. Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision, distance vision, color vision, peripheral vision, depth perception and the ability to adjust focus. Required to work extended periods of time at a video display terminal.

Service line expectations define requirements for emergency situations and may differ based on the nature of the emergency.

B. Work Environment

The normal work environment is inside, however occasionally will require outside work that could result in marked changes in temperatures. While performing the duties of this job, the employee is occasionally exposed to dust, fumes, odors and airborne particles in a nursing care setting, with limited exposure to biological and chemical hazards, and mechanical equipment.

C. Position Type/Expected Hours of Work

This position operates in an office setting, in resident apartments, and worship venues. This role routinely uses standard office equipment such as computers, phones, photocopiers, filing cabinets, and fax machines.

D. Supervisor Responsibility

This position does not have supervisory responsibilities and does not have the authority to determine who can access confidential information. The position has leadership responsibilities for pastoral care oversight.

E. Access to Confidential Information

This position has limited access to patient/resident medical records and no access to personnel records.

Why Join VMRC?

We’re offering benefits that hit all the right spots—starting day one for benefit-eligible team members! Work 60+ hours per pay period (every 2 weeks) to unlock the full package, or 40–59 hours to unlock most perks (except medical).

Are you thinking about joining us? Here’s what we’re bringing to the table:

Medical insurance with prescription coverage: (30+ hours/week), plus dental and vision plans to keep you looking and feeling fresh.

Future-Proof Your Finances: 403(b) retirement plan with up to 5% company match after one year—stacking wealth for your next chapter.

PTO That is awesome: Full-timers rack up over 230 hours of Personal Time Off in year one, with cash-out options for that extra flex.

Pre-K Subsidy: Pending eligibility, you could qualify for a subsidy from VMRC to offset pre-kindergarten (pre-K) expenses.

On-Demand Pay: Access to Earned Wages BEFORE the scheduled payday because life happens

Company-paid Short-Term Disability for full-time crew, plus optional Long-Term Disability for added peace of mind.

Life Insurance, Locked In: Free company-paid life insurance, with supplemental options to level up your coverage.

Flex Spending, Made Easy: Flexible Spending Account with a company contribution to help you save smart.

Wellness Opportunities: Free or discounted membership to our on-site Wellness Center—because self-care is real.

Level Up Your Learning: Tuition reimbursement and scholarships to keep your career moving forward.

Foodie Deals: Employee meal discounts to fuel your hustle without breaking the bank.

Good Vibes Only: Our Healthy You program and RARE (Recognizing, Assisting, and Rewarding Employees) committee keep the energy high with shout-outs and rewards.

Mental Health Matters: Free Employee Assistance Program (EAP) to support you through life’s ups and downs.

Verizon Discount: Score a 19% discount on your Verizon plan—stay connected for less.

Cash In on Your Network: Referral bonuses for bringing your friends and family to the team.

Loan Forgiveness, Super Shift Diff's & Signing Bonuses: Select roles have financial perks to kickstart your career with a bang.

Tickets at Work: Snag deals at over 1,000 vendors, including dining, concerts, car rentals, and more.

Local Perks: Enjoy 10% off at local spots to make every day sweeter.

Why us? Why not us? Because we’re all about working hard and living well. Join us and let’s make a difference together!