Regional Director of Pastoral Care and Education

Regional Director of Pastoral Care and Education

Allentown, PA

At Phoebe Ministries Allentown , we’re more than a workplace – we’re a community rooted in compassion and excellence, dedicated to enriching the lives of our residents.

An exciting opportunity for a CPE certified educator who has a passion for serving seniors and directing a CPE program within the specialized context of continuing care retirement communities. Phoebe Ministries was founded in 1903 by deaconesses within the Reformed (now, United Church of Christ) church tradition. Our faith heritage provides a strong foundation for the care we seek to provide those who come to live and work at Phoebe. This position helps Phoebe to live its mission: to be “a community of faith, called by God, to enrich the lives of our seniors, their families, and the communities we serve.” This position oversees the staff chaplains who serve on each of Phoebe’s three main campuses, offering supervision and leadership to the department. The CPE program at Phoebe has been in operation for over 25 years and enjoys strong support from the executive leadership, as well as a sizable endowment fund made possible by generous donors.

Why You'll Love Working with Phoebe Ministries:

1. 🏥 Comprehensive Health Coverage – Health, Dental, Vision, and Life Insurance.
2. 💰 Competitive Pay – Earn rewarding pay for your skills and flexibility!
3. 📚 Tuition Reimbursement – Advance your career with our support.
4. 🕒 Generous Paid Annual Leave – PLUS the ability to sell back unused time twice a year!
5. 🎂 Paid Day Off for Your Birthday – Because your day is worth celebrating!
6. 🎉 Employee Appreciation Events – Anniversary awards, recognition gift cards, and more.
7. 🌟 Mission-Driven Culture – Join a team rooted in respect, integrity, and service.

Responsibilities for a Regional Director of Pastoral Care and Education with Phoebe Allentown:

Responsible for directing the pastoral care department and Clinical Pastoral Education/CPE program; promoting the relationship of Phoebe Ministries with its supporting churches, conferences and community stakeholders; conducting and supervising a variety of spiritual programming and providing for the spiritual needs of Phoebe residents, families and staff; coordinating the work within the department as well as collaborating with other departments; reporting pertinent information to the Senior Vice President of Operations; responding to inquiries and requests from residents, families and staff; developing, implementing and achieving annual goals and objectives; hiring, directing and supervising pastoral care staff; providing periodic reports.

Requirements for a Regional Director of Pastoral Care and Education with Phoebe Allentown:

1. The ability to deliver excellent customer service to all residents, families, and coworkers.
2. Master of Divinity or Doctoral Degree (D. Min. or Ph.D.)
3. Certification as an ACPE Certified Educator or Certified Educator Candidate
4. Five years’ experience in a related position

Candidates who excel are those who can thrive in a positive and respectful Customer Driven Culture while embodying the organization’s Faith in Action Mission, Vision, and Values.

Phoebe is an equal opportunity employer.