Part Time Chaplain - Wisner LA

Marketplace Chaplains•Wisner, LA

1d•Onsite

About The Position

Chaplains are frontline staff fulfilling the mission and Christian ministry of MCHAP. They use their gifts and talents to serve company employees and their immediate families. This is a part-time field position serving the Wisner-Winnsboro, Louisiana area. 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, interacting with companies, employees, and the community in a manner that reflects personal and spiritual discipline. Ministry may include regular visits to company worksites; visits to employees and immediate family members at hospitals, nursing homes, funeral homes, residences, and other locations; confidential pastoral discussions; referrals and coordination of specialized assistance; funeral support; jail visits; support following deaths, serious injuries, layoffs, or termination; and provision of literature and other resources. The Chaplain may facilitate, but does not lead, spiritual enrichment activities, represent companies in appropriate ministry situations, and participate in new employee orientation. With permission from the Executive Director of Operations, the Chaplain may perform other requested duties within the scope of the agreement between MCHAP and the company.

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 interpersonal skills when interacting 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; incorporates Christian values and beliefs into daily activities and job duties.
Fundamental understanding of the Holy Bible and its proper application; attests to saving faith in Jesus Christ and actively participates in a biblically based church.
Professionalism, diplomacy, patience, and courtesy when working with diverse groups; ability to establish and maintain effective cooperative working relationships and provide 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, identifying and solving problems, interpreting relevant policies and procedures, and keeping others informed.
Computer proficiency with Google Suites, Microsoft Office, or equivalent software, internet, email, and web-based applications, and 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 way that exhibits character through personal and spiritual disciplines.
Make brief, regular visits to company worksites, usually weekly, to build trusting relationships with employees.
Visit employees and immediate family members wherever care and assistance can be provided, including hospitals, nursing homes, funeral homes, family residences, and other sites.
Provide confidential pastoral discussions concerning personal and family issues, illness, grief, parenting, aging parents, financial stress, and other life concerns.
Provide referrals and coordinate specialized assistance for employees and immediate family members.
Assist in planning, conducting, or attending funerals for employees or immediate family members, and provide follow-up support during bereavement.
Make jail visits to employees and immediate family members when 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 employees to assist with life issues as appropriate or requested.
Represent companies to clients or customers in appropriate ministry situations, including 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 executive leadership requests within the scope of the agreement between MCHAP Chaplains and the company.
Document accurately according to standards and follow up on problems or objectives.