Job Description

We are seeking a compassionate and dedicated Community Chaplain to help cultivate a vibrant, inclusive, and spiritually enriching atmosphere for our Brighton, Shirley and Leland communities. In this rewarding role, you will nurture a pluralistic and dynamic spiritual life, providing compassionate care through both one-on-one and group support.

Please Note: This position involves direct care to our residents. Applicants should be prepared to work on-site and must be located in or around the Boston area. 

ESSENTIAL JOB FUNCTIONS:

• Provide spiritual care to individuals at times of joy and when they are ill, grieving, emotionally distraught, struggling with healthcare decision-making, or nearing end-of-life
• Foster spiritual well-being of staff within the workplace
• Respond to communal crises
• Lead annual programs such as community memorial services, and religious holidays, coordination with local clergy as needed
• Lead groups grounded in spiritual themes with expertise to best serve our Christian and non-Jewish residents.
• Advise and collaborate with Resident Services staff in planning and leading interfaith educational, volunteer, multigenerational programs 
• Provide formal and informal staff education to promote cultural competency with the faiths represented in the resident population
• Work closely with the Director of Spiritual Care to solicit and implement resident feedback concerning spiritual care programs.

KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS & ABILITIES:

• 3-5 years of related experience
• Clinical Pastoral Education, minimum of 1 unit, additional units and BCCI board certification preferred
• Master of Divinity or equivalent preferred
• Ordination preferred
• Program development and community organizing experience preferred
• Experience working with older adults
• Fluent in Russian, Mandarin and/or Cantonese preferred
• Ability to use Microsoft Office and Google Docs Suites; familiarity with Salesforce desired but not required 
• Have sufficient transportation to travel as needed between all 2Life locations

2Life has been at the heart of positive change in the affordable senior housing ecosystem since 1965, with our residents at the center of everything we do. Our mission is to ensure that all seniors have the opportunity to thrive regardless of their income level or background. To that end, we develop, own, operate, and provide supportive services to every one of our communities. In all we do, we advocate for and empower older adults to age with purpose and joy, meeting the integrated needs of seniors guided by our shared values of kindness, community, and repairing the world. 

2Life owns and operates over 1,500 apartments, 94% of which are affordable, located on campuses in Brighton, Brookline, Newton, Framingham, and Devens, Massachusetts. Another 500+ apartments are in development in Devens, Lynn, Mattapan, Newton, and Waltham, Massachusetts. We anticipate continued growth in the size of our portfolio, the geography in which we operate, and the diversity of our residents in terms of race, ethnicity, income levels, and need for supportive services. For example, in 2025 we will add a new community, Opus Newton from 2Life Communities, that creates an exciting living option for middle-income seniors.

B ENEFITS AND MORE:

We offer a very rich benefit plan which for individuals adds 27% on top of the base pay and over 30% for employee +1 and families. Our rewards program includes but not limited to:

• Robust medical and dental plan
• Vision 
• Employer-paid life and AD&D, STD, and LTD insurance 
• 401(k) plan
• Paid vacation 
• Paid holidays 
• 2 floating holidays 
• Pet insurance
• And more!

The above statements intend to describe the general nature and level of work performed by people assigned to do this job. The above does not intend to be an exhaustive list of all responsibilities and duties required.

We desire to build and cultivate an environment that brings together an exceptional workforce with unique experiences, backgrounds, talents, and perspectives.

External and internal applicants, as well as position incumbents who become disabled as defined under the Americans with Disabilities Act must be able to perform the essential job functions (as listed) either unaided or with the assistance of a reasonable accommodation to be determined by management on a case by case basis.

About 2Life Communities:

2Life Communities provides superior housing to older adults of all backgrounds who can thrive independently within a supportive environment. We are a mission-driven organization with a vision whereby all older adults have the opportunity to age in the community – to live a full life of connection and purpose in a dynamic and supportive environment. We are continually evolving support services to meet the needs of our diverse residents as they age; we partner with health care providers to identify innovative ways to support residents’ overall health and well-being, and we engage with the broader community through our Village Center program. We have five campuses in metropolitan Boston and plans for additional housing for older adults soon.

Job Tags

Holiday work, Full time, Local area,

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