Westminster Communities of Florida, a nationally recognized not-for-profit faith-based organization serving older adults is searching for a part-time Chaplain for our affordable rental retirement community located in Fort Walton Beach, Florida. The Chaplain will coordinate worship services within the community and will develop programs to enhance the spiritual growth and wellness of the residents and team members.

JOB SUMMARY:    Provides spiritual guidance, pastoral care, and social well-being programs and activities to residents of the community. 

ESSENTIAL JOB FUNCTIONS:

Plan and lead weekly worship, utilizing guest speakers and musicians.   Plan and lead frequent studies on Biblical or religious subjects.   Be a presence and counselor for residents, families, and team members.   Visit with residents in crisis: dying, grieving, in the hospital, in-transition, or facing personal tragedy.  Plan and encourage residents’ active participation in social well-being programs, including social gatherings, and trips and outings in the local community.     Serve as a religious liaison between Westminster communities and the local religious community. 

ESSENTIAL QUALIFICATIONS:

Be an ordained Protestant (or mainstream denomination) clergy with at least Master of Divinity degree from an accredited institution.  Have served a minimum of three years as pastor or chaplain; experience in a senior living environment preferred.  

EOE, DFWP – “We honor those who have served.”