Chaplain (Part-Time) Gainesville, GA

Marketplace Chaplains•Gainesville, GA

2d•Remote

About The Position

Chaplains serve as frontline staff fulfilling MCHAP’s mission and Christian ministry by using their gifts and talents to serve company employees and their immediate families. This part-time field position has hours that are generally consistent week to week, but does not guarantee a minimum number of hours; needs vary according to chaplain availability and client requirements. The Chaplain builds relationships with employees through regular worksite visits and provides pastoral care and support to employees and their immediate family members at locations where care is needed. Support may include confidential discussions, referrals to specialized assistance, funeral support, visits to jails and care facilities, help with serious incidents, and post-termination care. The Chaplain may also provide relevant literature and resources, participate in new employee orientation, and support spiritual enrichment activities. The position represents the company to clients and customers when appropriate to the ministry services involved and may take on other duties requested by company leadership, with Executive Director of Operations permission and within the Letter of Agreement. The role requires spiritual maturity and commitment to Christian ministry, the ability to work in an interdisciplinary and interfaith setting, strong communication and listening skills, sound judgment with sensitive and confidential matters, emotional stability in stressful circumstances, accurate documentation, computer proficiency, and an active state driver’s license with state-minimum auto insurance. A pre-employment background check is required. This is a remote position in the field; the work environment depends on client worksites and may include manufacturing facilities, hospitals, office buildings, and funeral homes with varying temperature, noise, and light exposure.

Requirements

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 interaction skills with clients, employees, and families; ability to deliver community presentations and 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; 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 a saving faith in Jesus Christ; active participation in a biblically based church.
Ability to interact professionally, with diplomacy, patience, and courtesy, with diverse groups and 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 interact effectively with leadership, colleagues, employees, and families.
Emotional stability to cope with human suffering, emergencies, and other stresses.
Skill in analyzing information, identifying and solving problems, and following up on objectives.
Ability to interpret position-related policies and procedures and keep 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 demonstrates 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 and help can be provided, including hospitals, nursing homes, funeral homes, family residences, and other locations.
Provide confidential pastoral discussions, as appropriate, about personal and family issues, serious illness, grief, parenting, and financial stress, among other concerns.
Provide referrals 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 notify families and employees of deaths and serious injuries, 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 assist employees with life issues, as appropriate or requested.
Represent companies to clients or customers when appropriate to ministry services, such as in cases involving serious illness, accidents, traumatic events, and funerals.
Participate in new employee orientation to explain the Employee Care Service and the Chaplain Team’s role.
With Executive Director of Operations permission, respond to other duties and services requested by company executives, within the scope of the Letter of Agreement between MCHAP Chaplains and the company.
Document accurately according to standards and follow up on problems or objectives.