Chaplain

SUMMARY

This position involves the development, maintenance, and supervision of religious life, religious education, and the music program of the Florida United Methodist Children's Home through its Chapel and Chapel related spiritual formation programming.  The general objective of this position is to create an atmosphere enabling Residents and Staff to experience God's love and care.  The Chaplain serves as Pastor to Residents, Staff and main campus.

Master of Divinity Degree from a seminary credited by the United Methodist Church. 

QUALIFICATIONS

• Be a probationary or full Elder of the United Methodist Church

• Be knowledgeable of the needs of children from troubled backgrounds

• Degrees in social work and study in related fields will be especially helpful

• Substantial experience with youth and youth ministries

• Sensitivity to the service population’s cultural and socioeconomic characteristics

QUALIFICATIONS

• Be a probationary or full Elder of the United Methodist Church

• Be knowledgeable of the needs of children from troubled backgrounds

• Degrees in social work and study in related fields will be especially helpful

• Substantial experience with youth and youth ministries

  • Sensitivity to the service population’s cultural and socioeconomic characteristics

ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES

• Plans and conducts the campus worship services using age-appropriate styles, including multi-media

• Plans and conducts religious education and spiritual formation programs

• Gives guidance, planning, and program content to personnel to assure a quality musical program that involves and meets the needs of the Residents

• Be a member of the diagnostic and treatment team to help determine the needs and proposed treatment plan for Residents

• Develops a religious life program for all areas of residential life and activity that:

            - assists the Residents in establishing with others that God loves them helps the 
              Residents accept God's love when they are ready to make a commitment to Christ
              and the church
            - enables the Residents to conceive of the worship experience as enjoyable
            - provides a background whereby the Residents might continue in a religious affiliation 
            - after returning to the community
            - Consults with residential staff  in holistic care practices

All applicants must be able to pass a Federal background screen, drug screen, and driving screen. 

EOE   DFWP   Minimum Age is 21.