Chaplain-Pine Bluff, AR

Tyson•Pine Bluff, AR

13d

About The Position

Tyson Chaplains provide compassionate, spiritual care that explores Team Members’ diverse belief and value systems, honors their experiences, and empowers them with resources to enhance function and well-being.

Requirements

Minimum requirement Bachelor’s degree; Master’s degree preferred
Four units of clinical pastoral education (or the willingness to complete four units within two years of employment)
Clergy endorsement
Chaplain board certification preferred [Note: Official documentation of degree completion from a CHEA accredited (or international equivalent) institution in a content area relevant to chaplaincy - acceptable concentrations would include applicable theological and human science degrees.]
Three to five years of chaplain experience in a culturally diverse and faith inclusive context is preferred.
Basic computer and video conferencing skills to include MS Office programs.
Chaplains must possess English language proficiency – speaking, reading, and writing. Bilingual skills are preferred.
Must be able to walk all production and non-production floors multiple times daily, climb stairs, and sometimes navigate tight spaces.
Must have reliable transportation to and from plant facilities and other locations requesting chaplaincy support (hospitals, hospices, funeral homes, etc.).

Nice To Haves

Basic case management and mental health assessment skills preferred.
Bilingual skills are preferred.

Responsibilities

Provide spiritual and emotional guidance to Team Members and their immediate families while respecting people's unique beliefs, values, and experiences
Maintain a judgment-free presence, inclusive of all faiths, sexual orientations, and ethnicities
Counsel distressed and bereaved individuals and families while providing helpful strategies for understanding and healing
Respond to critical incident situations where Team Members or their families have been traumatized
Maintain confidentiality in all chaplain conversations except for those that reveal risk of injury to self, others, or the business
Collaborate with HR leadership and the chaplain services’ team to offer educational and social service opportunities that help stabilize Team Members’ personal lives
Make hospital and home visits to Team Members and immediate family members
Provide appropriate chaplain presence at memorials and/or funerals of Team Members
Cultivate and maintain a network of referral resources through community partnerships and service providers that can assist in serving the various needs of Team Members
Write articles and/or provide presentations consistent with personal education, experience, and training, as requested by HR or chaplain services leadership
Serve as an advisor to management on matters of religion, morals/ethics, and Team Member morale and pulse
Maintain moral and ethical character and conduct that is above reproach and protects the reputational integrity of the company and chaplaincy program
Keep accurate records of contacts and write required reports assisting leadership in identifying and assessing thematic risks