Chaplain

At American Lutheran Communities, we don’t just offer jobs—we offer meaningful careers rooted in compassion, service, and community. Every day, our team members make a real difference in the lives of others, creating a warm and welcoming environment where residents feel valued and cared for. If you’re looking for more than a paycheck and want to be part of something truly rewarding, you’ve found the right place. Join us and be part of a mission that matters.

BENEFITS: (dependent on your work status)

• Competitive Pay
• Medical, Dental and Vision
• Health Savings Account
• Paid Time Off
• PayActiv – On demand access to earned wages
• Retirement match (up to 4%)

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS: 

• Responsible for providing compassionate and holistic spiritual care to residents.
• Collaborating with healthcare professionals: The Chaplain works closely with nursing, life enrichment, allied health staff, and corporate team.
• Conducting interfaith worship experiences: The Chaplain conducts interfaith worship experiences, fostering a sense of community and shared faith with professional and ethical standards.
• This role requires a deep understanding of religious diversity, spiritual care, and interfaith programming, as well as the ability to work collaboratively with an interdisciplinary team
• Maintain confidentiality of all resident information.
• Demonstrate good interpersonal skills when working or interacting with residents, their families, other providers and other staff members.
• Supports the maintenance of spiritual care records as directed.
• Accepts and performs other related duties and responsibilities as required.

PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS:

• Occasion twisting, reaches at shoulder height occasionally, reaches above or below shoulder height occasionally, occasionally bending
• Lifts and carries up to 25lbs
• 60% of workday is spent sitting, 30% walking, 10% standing
• Adapts to frequent interruptions/changing situations

OTHER REQUIREMENTS:

• Demonstrated experience serving as a chaplain in a clinical or pastoral care environment.
• Board Certification as a chaplain with the Association of Professional Chaplains preferred but not required.
• Follows/adheres to organization, federal, and state regulations and guidelines, including Resident/Client rights.
• Must be able to communicate orally and in writing.
• Ability to work as member of the interdisciplinary group.
• Comfortable in an interfaith setting.
• Ability to accept different lifestyles, cultures, beliefs, and values.
• Ability to network with community clergy and congregations.
• Maintains neat, well-groomed appearance, adhering to dress code of organization/program.
• Local travel required.