Visitation Pastor

Reports to: Senior Pastor; CCM Members (Coordination)

Payroll Type: Contract / Exempt (1099)

Hourly Range: Starting at $20.00

Expected Hours: Part-Time (Approximately 10 hours/week)

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Position Summary

The Visitation Pastor provides compassionate spiritual care to members and friends of West Heights United Methodist Church who are facing illness, hospitalization, crisis, or life transitions. This part-time, contract role involves direct pastoral visitation, coordination of the Congregational Care Team, and occasional leadership in worship. The Visitation Pastor serves as a consistent pastoral presence, embodying the church’s commitment to care and connection.

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Primary Responsibilities

Pastoral Visitation

● Provide emotional and spiritual support to parishioners during hospital stays, health crises, and other urgent circumstances

● Visit members in their homes, care facilities, or other locations as appropriate

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Congregational Care Coordination

● Support, encourage, and guide the volunteer Congregational Care Team

● Help monitor care needs, maintain communication, and ensure coordinated follow-up

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Worship Participation

● Be present for Sunday worship, building relationships and offering pastoral care to attendees

● Lead or assist with monthly worship and communion services at Presbyterian Manor or other care facilities

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Team Collaboration and Communication

● Communicate regularly with the Lead Pastor and Business Manager about care needs, visitations, and updates

● Attend staff or care coordination meetings as requested

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Required Qualifications

● Pastoral training and experience (lay or ordained; all denominational backgrounds welcome)

● Deep sense of compassion, maturity, and emotional intelligence

● Strong interpersonal and communication skills

● Reliable transportation for home and hospital visits

● Willingness to maintain confidentiality and professional ethics

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Preferred Qualifications

● Familiarity with United Methodist theology, polity, and pastoral practices

● Experience in chaplaincy, counseling, or pastoral care settings

● Knowledge of community resources for spiritual or social support