Protestant Chaplain | Senior Living Job at Lutheran Life Communities, Ottawa, IL

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  • Lutheran Life Communities
  • Ottawa, IL

Job Description

Job Description

Job Description

Start a meaningful career as a Chaplain at Pleasant View!

At Lutheran Life Communities, our mission is to empower vibrant, grace-filled living across all generations. As a Chaplain, you’ll play a vital role in fulfilling that mission—serving our residents with compassion and spiritual care in a community guided by faith, purpose, and connection. This is a unique opportunity to touch lives and minister to individuals during life’s most significant moments.

Apply today and receive a response within 48 hours!

Why choose Lutheran Life Communities?

  • A long-standing mission of service since 1892
  • A faith-based, inclusive culture centered around care, connection, and dignity
  • Great benefits package and supportive team environment
  • Salary: $57,000-$70,000 based on experience| Full-time 

How you will make an impact:
As a Chaplain, you’ll serve as a spiritual presence for residents and their families, offering prayer, counseling, worship services, and support during end-of-life and grieving processes. You’ll foster a welcoming and inclusive environment for people of all faiths, build meaningful relationships with our community, and ensure every resident feels supported spiritually and emotionally.

Key responsibilities include:

  • Leading and coordinating regular worship services, Bible studies, and seasonal celebrations (Advent, Lent, All Saints Sunday)
  • Providing individual spiritual care and counseling for residents and families
  • Supporting grief and end-of-life transitions in collaboration with Social Services and hospice
  • Offering inclusive spiritual support, including coordinating Catholic sacraments and interfaith connections
  • Building relationships with local clergy and faith communities
  • Participating in funerals, memorials, and special services upon request
  • Working closely with the Lutheran Foundation for the Aging (LFA), who oversees this role

Please note: Primary spiritual support for team members is provided by Marketplace Chaplains. Your role focuses on spiritual care for residents and families.

What you will need:

  • A heart for ministry and a calling to serve the elderly, including those experiencing dementia
  • Experience in chaplaincy, pastoral care, or congregational ministry
  • Comfort ministering to individuals from a variety of religious backgrounds
  • Ability to deliver compassionate, accessible sermons and lead inclusive worship
  • Flexibility to work some evenings, weekends, and holidays based on residents' needs

Preferred Qualifications:

  • Ordained Lutheran pastor (ELCA or LCMS) (preferred) 
  • CPE training (preferred) 

Schedule:  Part time 

Benefits Include:

  • 403(b) Retirement Plan
  • Holiday Pay
  • Chaplain Counseling and Support
  • Team Member Assistance Program
  • Daily Pay Option
  • Anniversary Recognition Program

To apply, please complete the required questionnaire. We accept applications on a rolling basis.

We are an Equal Opportunity Employer and are committed to a diverse and inclusive workplace. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, age, national origin, ancestry, disability, medical condition, genetic information, marital status, veteran or military status, citizenship status, pregnancy (including childbirth, lactation, and related conditions), political affiliation, or any other status protected by applicable federal, state, or local laws. We are committed to providing an inclusive and accessible recruitment process. If you require accommodations during the interview process, please let us know. Reasonable accommodations will be provided upon request to ensure equal opportunity for all applicants.

Applicants for this position must be able to produce a negative drug test. Applicants may be subject to a background check. Employees in this position must be able to satisfactorily perform the essential functions of the position. If requested, this organization will make every effort to provide reasonable accommodations to enable employees with disabilities to perform the position’s essential job duties. As markets change and the Organization grows, job descriptions may change over time as requirements and employee skill levels evolve. With this understanding, this organization retains the right to change or assign other duties to this position.

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Daily paid, Full time, Part time, Seasonal work, Local area, Weekend work, Afternoon shift,

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