Rabbi

General Overview:

JSSA is a health and social wellness organization that provides expert caring to our neighbors regardless of race, religion, ethnicity, or their ability to pay. We serve a multicultural community, and our diverse staff provides high quality care that focuses on the whole person and not just the challenges someone is facing.  

JSSA is seeking a part-time (less than 8 hours per week) Jewish Chaplain, Rabbi or Cantor to join our team of chaplains in providing inspiring prayer services, as well as skilled pastoral care, to residents of nursing homes and assisted living facilities in the Greater Washington area. 

Responsibilities:

• Provide brief, meaningful religious services for residents
• Lead Shabbat services 
• Upon request, lead relevant and engaging discussions for residents
• Visit residents in their rooms if they are unable to attend services/discussion
• Assist nursing homes personnel in understanding Jewish needs and traditions

Position Qualifications:

• Bachelor’s degree in a related field;
• Minimum of 5 years of experience performing duties outlined above;
• Possess at least one unit of Chaplaincy Pastor Education (CPE),
• Have strong musical abilities, and experience leading Jewish services for seniors of diverse Jewish backgrounds;  
• Ordination is preferred, but not required. 
• Availability on Fridays, especially late mornings and afternoons is a must!

The Jewish Social Service Agency (JSSA) has been helping people across the Washington metropolitan area meet emotional, social, and physical challenges for more than 120 years. A nonsectarian provider, we serve people of all religious backgrounds, races and ethnicities, helping the youngest child to the most fragile senior, from individuals to entire families. JSSA provides services and support to nearly 31,000 individuals a year through our wide range of counseling, educational, specialized employment, in-home support, hospice and nursing care, and social services. We are a growing Agency and strive to be an Employer of Choice. We are an Equal Opportunity Employer. AA/M/F/D