Chaplain

Job overview

The Chaplain role is onsite in Oakland, CA. The annual pay range is $65,769–$98,654. Center for Elders’ Independence is a Program of All-Inclusive Care for the Elderly organization providing integrated care and supporting older adults’ autonomy and quality of life in their communities. The chaplain provides spiritual and pastoral support according to the wishes and needs of participants, families, caregivers, and staff. The role contributes to coordinated care by supporting palliative and hospice goals, counseling and advance care planning, documenting services, and collaborating with interdisciplinary teams and community spiritual care providers.

What you'll do

• Provide spiritual and pastoral support across the care continuum
• support palliative care and hospice program goals
• document participant encounters and counseling
• assist participants and families with advance care planning and end-of-life decisions
• coordinate with spiritual care providers
• plan and conduct interfaith worship, prayer, memorial services, and group activities
• educate interdisciplinary teams
• participate in care team meetings and care planning
• support bereavement needs of staff.

What we're looking for

Skills & competencies

full-time

chaplain

pastoral care

spiritual care

oakland ca

center for elders’ independence

$65,769–$98,654 per year

pace

palliative care

hospice

interfaith services

clinical pastoral education

nacc

najc

Work arrangement

• Weekend coverage required

Why this role

Requires a master’s degree in a relevant field, four units of Clinical Pastoral Education, and a current ecclesiastical endorsement. Board certification is preferred; certification through NACC or NAJC is required. Bilingual ability in Mandarin, Cantonese, or Spanish is preferred.

About the employer

Center for Elders'​ Independence is hiring for this role. Industry: Services for the Elderly and Persons with Disabilities. Sector: 62.