Chaplain

Cassia, a faith-based ministry that provides housing and healthcare to aging adults, has a unique opportunity for a Chaplain to work at Lakeside Generations , in Dassel , MN!

As a Chaplain at Lakeside Generations , you will provide pastoral care to our residents, families and staff, through worship services, Bible Studies, and one-to-one visitation at our campus. We are seeking a sincere and ministry driven Chaplain who will strive to serve in the spirit of Christ’s love. You will be part of a larger network of Chaplains at Cassia who comprise our spiritual care team.

About cassia

• This is your opportunity to join a solid, stable, and fun team.
• If you’re looking for a rewarding role in a supportive, nonprofit community, we’d love to have you join our team!
• Employee Discount Program Pet Insurance About Us: Located in Dassel next to a picturesque garden and lake, our small campus takes pride in giving the best care to our residents.
• Here, you will join our engaged, approachable staff and truly become a part of our tight-knit family where everybody knows your name.
• We want to make sure you have everything you need in order to succeed and support you in any way that we can.
• Cassia is a nonprofit, mission-driven senior care organization with over 200 years of experience.
• As a Cassia community, we are dedicated to fostering fullness of life for older adults by providing compassionate, high-quality care.
• Our Service Standards of Respect, Excellence, Integrity, Stewardship, Compassion, Collaboration, Unity, and Innovation are the bedrock of all that we do.
• We value inclusivity, collaboration, and professional growth, ensuring our employees feel supported in their careers.

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Join us and become part of a nonprofit organization that truly makes a difference! #Cassia Cassia is an equal employment opportunity/affirmative action & veteran friendly employer.

Responsibilities

• 439 William Avenue East, Dassel MN 55325 Interim Chaplain Responsibilities: Provide spiritual care, in conjunction with Cassia’s mission, to care for residents, families and employees.
• Visit residents on an individual basis and determine type of involvement appropriate for meeting their spiritual and emotional needs.
• Ensures that spiritual care assessments are completed timely and entered/placed into the resident’s medical chart, as appropriate for setting.
• Research and prepare materials to conduct Bible study, resident devotions, and worship.
• Counsels and assists families and staff in times of emergencies or death, as requested.
• Is available to fill speaking appointments in local churches as a representative of Cassia.
• Attends required meetings as determined by Supervisor.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

Requirements

• Masters of Divinity Degree required; curriculum includes 1 unit of Clinical Pastoral Education.
• Ordained or commissioned by and in good standing with the Evangelical Lutheran Church in America, or other endorsing church body in common mission with the ELCA.
• Rostered for Ecclesiastical Endorsement for Specialized Ministry is encouraged, but is not required.
• Completion of 4 units of Clinical Pastoral Education from a professional chaplaincy organization (such as ACPE) is encouraged, but not required.
• Board Certification by the Association for Professional Chaplains is preferred but not required.
• Eligibility for Board Certification is strongly encouraged, but not required.
• Equivalent job related experience and/or education may be recognized in lieu of Clinical Pastoral Education.
• Parish experience or senior health care chaplain experience preferred.
• Excellent interpersonal skills and ability to respect and work with diverse religious, cultural, and ethnic groups.

Pay

Part-Time Wage Range: $30 - $34 / hour depending on experience.

Benefits

Competitive Pay with experience-based raises

• Tuition Assistance & Student Loan Forgiveness (site-specific) Paid Time Off (PTO) & 403(b)/401(k) with Employer Match Employee Assistance Program with free confidential counseling/coaching for self and family members
• We are proud to have received the 2025 Customer Experience Award in overall satisfaction, nursing care, recommend to others, overall customer experience, etc.