Part Time Chaplain (Bilingual) - Highland, CA

Marketplace Chaplains•Highland, CA

1d•Remote

About The Position

The Part Time Chaplain serves as frontline staff supporting MCHAP’s mission and Christian ministry by using personal gifts and talents to serve company employees and their immediate families. The Chaplain conveys faith, mission, and purpose, and interacts with companies, employees, and the community in a manner that reflects personal and spiritual discipline. The role is part time in Highland, California, with approximately 5–10 hours of work per week. Assigned hours are generally consistent, but there are no guaranteed minimum hours; needs vary according to Chaplain availability and client requirements. There may be potential to move to full time. The position is bilingual in any language and is remote in the field, with work environments dependent on client worksites. The Chaplain visits company worksites, generally weekly, to build relationships of trust and friendship, and visits employees or immediate family members wherever care and support can be provided. Ministry may include confidential pastoral discussions, referrals and coordination for specialized assistance, funeral support, jail visits, assistance during serious injuries or deaths, post-termination care, spiritual enrichment activities, and providing relevant literature and other resources. The Chaplain may represent companies in situations where ministry services are appropriate and participates in new employee orientation to explain the Employee Care Service and Chaplain Team. With permission from the Executive Director of Operations, the Chaplain may perform other requested duties within the scope of the agreement between MCHAP Chaplains and the company.

Requirements

Bilingual in any language.
Ability to work as a member of an interdisciplinary group and in an interfaith setting, accepting different lifestyles, cultures, beliefs, and values.
Effective listening and interpersonal skills, presentation skills, and ability to deal effectively with family members and staff under stressful circumstances.
High regard for the dignity and worth of clients, employees, and their families.
Ability to cope with stressful situations and document accurately according to standards.
Spiritual maturity and commitment to a Christian lifestyle and MCHAP’s ministry values; incorporate Christian values and beliefs into daily activities and job duties.
Fundamental understanding of the Holy Bible and its proper application; attest to saving faith in Jesus Christ and actively participate in a biblically based church.
Ability to interact professionally, diplomatically, patiently, and courteously with diverse groups and establish and maintain cooperative working relationships while providing exceptional customer service.
Ability to make administrative and procedural decisions and judgments on sensitive, confidential issues.
Excellent oral and written communication skills for interacting with leadership, colleagues, employees, and families.
Emotional stability to cope with human suffering, emergencies, and other stresses.
Skill in analyzing information, defining and following up on problems or objectives, identifying solutions, and solving problems.
Ability to interpret position-related policies and procedures and keep others informed.
Computer proficiency with Google Suites, Microsoft Office, or equivalent software, internet, email, and web-based applications; ability to learn new technology programs.
Active state driver’s license and state-minimum auto insurance in the state or states where clients are served.
Must pass a pre-employment background check.

Responsibilities

Serve as a messenger and conveyor of faith, mission, and purpose.
Interact with companies, employees, and the community in a manner that exhibits character through personal and spiritual disciplines.
Visit company worksites, usually weekly, to interact with employees and build relationships of trust and friendship motivated by Christian faith.
Visit employees or immediate family members in hospitals, nursing homes, funeral homes, family residences, or other locations where care and help can be provided.
Provide confidential pastoral discussions for employees and immediate family members dealing with personal, family, health, grief, parenting, or financial issues, as appropriate.
Provide referrals and coordinate specialized assistance for employees or immediate family members with specific needs.
Assist in planning, conducting, or attending funerals for employees or immediate family members, including follow-up support during the grief period.
Make jail visits to employees and immediate family members, as needed.
Work with companies to deliver death and serious-injury notifications to families and other employees and encourage those affected by tragedies.
Provide post-termination care to laid-off or terminated employees to support their transition to another work environment.
Facilitate, but not lead, spiritual enrichment activities when appropriate.
Provide literature and other resources to help employees address life issues, as appropriate or requested.
Represent companies to clients or customers when appropriate to the ministry services involved, such as serious illness, accidents, traumatic events, and funerals.
Participate in new employee orientation to explain the Employee Care Service and the role of the Chaplain Team.
With Executive Director of Operations permission, respond to other duties and services requested by company executive leadership within the scope of the Letter of Agreement.