Chaplain (Part-Time) - Irvington, NJ | Bilingual Spanish Required

Marketplace Chaplains•Irvington, NJ

6d•Remote

About The Position

Chaplains are frontline staff who fulfill the mission and Christian ministry of MCHAP by using their gifts and talents to serve company employees and their immediate families. This part-time field position is based in Irvington, New Jersey, and requires bilingual Spanish proficiency. Assigned hours are generally consistent from week to week, but there are no guaranteed minimum hours; positional needs vary depending on chaplain availability and client requirements. The Chaplain serves as a messenger and conveyor of faith, mission, and purpose, and interacts with companies, employees, and the community in a manner that demonstrates character through personal and spiritual disciplines. The role includes regular worksite visits, pastoral care and support for employees and their immediate families, referrals to specialized assistance, and ministry-related support during illness, bereavement, and other life challenges. The position also participates in employee orientation and responds to other duties requested by company leadership, with Executive Director of Operations permission and within the scope of the Letter of Agreement.

Requirements

Bilingual Spanish proficiency.
Ability to work as a member of an interdisciplinary group and in an interfaith setting, while accepting different lifestyles, cultures, beliefs, and values.
Effective listening and interpersonal skills, including the ability to interact with clients, employees, and families; deliver community presentations; and work 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; ability to incorporate Christian values and beliefs into daily activities and job duties.
Fundamental understanding of the Holy Bible and its proper application; attestation to saving faith in Jesus Christ; and active participation in a biblically based church.
Professionalism, diplomacy, patience, and courtesy with diverse groups; ability to establish and maintain effective, 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 to communicate and interact effectively 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.
Skill in interpreting position-related policies and procedures and keeping others informed.
Computer proficiency with Google Suites, Microsoft Office, or equivalent software, internet, email messaging, 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.
Make regular visits to 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 wherever care can be expressed and help given, including hospitals, nursing homes, funeral homes, family residences, or other sites.
Provide confidential pastoral discussions, as appropriate, about personal and family issues, serious illness, aging parents, death and grief, parenting, financial stress, and other life concerns.
Provide referral services and coordinate specialized assistance for employees or immediate family members with specific needs.
Assist with 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 notifications of death and serious injuries to families and other employees, and encourage those affected by tragedies.
Provide post-termination care for laid-off or terminated employees to foster a smooth transition to another work environment.
Facilitate, but not lead, spiritual enrichment activities when appropriate.
Provide literature and other resources to assist employees with 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.