Chaplain

Cassia, a faith-based ministry that provides housing and healthcare to aging adults, has a unique opportunity for a Chaplain to work at Hastings Senior Health & Living in the skilled nursing facility.

In this role, you will provide pastoral care to our residents, families and staff, through worship services, Bible Studies, and one-to-one visitation at our campuses. 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.

Position Type: Full-Time
Pay Range: $30 - $34 / hour depending on experience.
Location: 930 West 16th Street Hastings, MN 55033

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. At the request of the Campus Director of Spiritual Life, may approve spiritual care assessments completed by spiritual care volunteers
• Research and prepare materials to conduct Bible study, resident devotions, and worship
• Counsels and assists families 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.

• 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.
• 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.  
• 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 long term care chaplain experience preferred.
• Excellent interpersonal skills and ability to respect and work with diverse religious, cultural, and ethnic groups.

• Competitive Pay with experience-based raises
• Tuition Assistance & Student Loan Forgiveness (site-specific)
• Generous Paid Time Off (PTO) & 403(b)/401(k) with Employer Match
• Comprehensive Health Benefits (Medical, Dental, Vision, Disability, Life Insurance) for Full-Time Employees
• Low resident/staff ratios
• Staff appreciation events & management supported work environment

About Us:

Hastings Senior Health & Living, a top-rated 72-bedskilled nursing facility, provides care in a welcoming, close-knit community. As a long-term care and rehabilitation center, we are committed to supporting residents with expert nursing services and personalized care plans. Located in a quiet residential neighborhood, just minutes from Hastings Golf Club & Vermillion Falls Park, our facility blends small-town charm with expert care. We are proud recipients of the 2025 Customer Experience Award and have maintained a deficiency-free survey for 9 years.

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. To learn more, visit our website: www.hastingsseniorliving.org

Join us and become part of a nonprofit organization that truly makes a difference!

Cassia is an equal employment opportunity/affirmative action & veteran friendly employer.