Job summary
Job post source
This job is directly from Center for Elders' Independence
Job overview
The Chaplain role at Center for Elders' Independence provides spiritual and pastoral support to elderly program participants and their families, enhancing their quality of life and supporting end-of-life care within an interdisciplinary healthcare setting.
Responsibilities and impact
The Chaplain provides spiritual support, assists with advance care planning, conducts worship and memorial services, educates staff on spiritual needs, documents counseling in medical records, collaborates with community religious representatives, supports bereavement, participates in care team meetings, and helps develop spiritual care services.
Compensation and benefits
The salary range is $62,608 to $93,912 annually, based on experience and skills; specific benefits are not detailed in the description.
Experience and skills
Candidates must have a Master's Degree in Theology or related fields, 4 units of Clinical Pastoral Education, with board certification and healthcare chaplaincy experience preferred; strong communication and computer skills are required, bilingual preferred.
Work environment and culture
The organization values interdisciplinary teamwork and integrated care to promote autonomy and quality of life for elderly participants in a supportive community environment.
Company information
Center for Elders' Independence is a PACE organization providing comprehensive healthcare services to the elderly, focusing on integrated, affordable care to support community living.
Team overview
The Chaplain works under the Director of Behavioral Health and collaborates with interdisciplinary teams and community spiritual care providers.
Unique job features
The role uniquely integrates spiritual care within a healthcare setting for the elderly, involving interdisciplinary collaboration and community engagement to support holistic care.
Company overview
The Center for Elders' Independence (CEI) is a non-profit organization dedicated to providing comprehensive healthcare and social services to seniors, enabling them to live independently in their communities. They generate revenue primarily through government programs like Medicare and Medicaid, as well as private donations and grants. Founded in 1992, CEI has a rich history of pioneering the Program of All-Inclusive Care for the Elderly (PACE) in California, which integrates medical care, social services, and long-term care to improve the quality of life for seniors.
How to land this job
Tailor your resume to emphasize your Master’s Degree in Theology, Divinity, Spirituality, or related fields, along with your Clinical Pastoral Education (CPE) units, to align with the Chaplain role at Center for Elders' Independence.
Highlight your experience or familiarity with providing spiritual support in healthcare, palliative, hospice, or elder care settings, focusing on interdisciplinary teamwork and patient-centered care.
Apply through multiple platforms including the Center for Elders' Independence corporate career site and LinkedIn to maximize your application’s reach and visibility.
Connect on LinkedIn with members of the Behavioral Health division or interdisciplinary care teams at Center for Elders' Independence; use ice breakers like asking about their approach to integrating spiritual care in elder services or mentioning recent initiatives in elder care you admire.
Optimize your resume for ATS by incorporating keywords from the job description such as 'spiritual/pastoral support,' 'interdisciplinary team,' 'palliative care,' 'clinical pastoral education,' and 'advance care planning' to ensure your resume passes automated screenings.
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