Associate Chaplain

Georgia Baptist Childrens Home•Holmesville, GA

About The Position

The Associate Chaplain plans and administers a designated program area according to Georgia Baptist Children's Homes and Family Ministries (GBCH&FM) guidelines. The role provides spiritual guidance and leadership and creates opportunities for worship and study for residents and staff. The Associate Chaplain is expected to use Sanctuary practices and shared-language tools to support a trauma-responsive culture. The position coordinates worship and religious education, provides pastoral care and faith-related guidance, and may teach Bible or religious courses in campus schools. It also supports client advocacy, family connections with local churches, staff teamwork, program coordination, and agency processes. Additional duties include case consultation, in-service training, on-call services when assigned and feasible, and participation in supervisor meetings.

Requirements

Be at least 25 years of age.
Have three years of experience working in ministry or a related field, such as social work or psychology.
Demonstrate initiative and self-direction, and work well independently.
Have outstanding oral, written, and interpersonal communication skills.
Be a Christian of dependable character and a loyal, supportive member of a church in an evangelical denomination.
Be able to manage time, set priorities, organize work, and follow structured routines.
Have basic computer skills and the ability to learn new software applications.
Be able to handle multiple tasks simultaneously.
Agree to abide by all GBCH&FM policies, rules, guidelines, and regulations.
Exhibit GBCH&FM's core values.
Use the Sanctuary Model of Care and perform job responsibilities in a trauma-responsive manner.
Exhibit tact and good judgment in dealing with people.
Be familiar with traditional Baptist tenets, customs, and practices, and maintain a compatible lifestyle.
Meet employee guidelines and qualifications outlined by GBCH&FM licenses, contracts, and accreditation.
Be able to work in partnership with others using a team approach.
Arrive at work on time and as scheduled.
Achieve annual goals assigned by the supervisor or provide acceptable documentation explaining why goals were not met.
Understand confidential issues and protected information under HIPAA.
Complete required program staff-development hours, including 24 hours of childcare-related training, current CPR and First Aid, and approved emergency safety intervention training.
Complete an annual physical.
Have favorable MVR and fingerprint results as required.
Maintain a valid state driver's license as required.

Nice To Haves

Bachelor's degree in religion or Divinity seminary education (preferred).
Chaplaincy certification or working toward certification.

Responsibilities

Coordinate and assist with weekly worship opportunities for clients who cannot leave campus to attend community churches.
Provide regular religious education opportunities for all clients.
Ensure that Biblical content taught to clients aligns with Baptist beliefs.
Teach Bible or religious courses in campus schools as needed.
Provide clients and staff with guidance and direction in matters of faith and offer discipleship when appropriate.
Provide pastoral care for clients and staff as available.
Serve as client ombudsman.
Demonstrate leadership, develop teamwork, and contribute as a member of the team.
Establish and maintain effective, cooperative working relationships with staff to support positive program outcomes.
Serve as an agency liaison with other professionals involved with the program and coordinate involvement of appropriate staff, volunteers, and program sponsors.
Help families in the family care program connect with local churches as needed.
Use a personal safety plan to manage emotions and interactions with staff and clients.
Participate in the PQI process for the assigned program.
Represent the agency favorably at all times.
Perform other duties as assigned.
Provide case consultation and in-service training as appropriate.
Provide on-call services as assigned and feasible.
Advocate with the team for clients' best interests.
Participate in supervisor meetings.