Chaplain Part Time - Oceanside, CA

Marketplace Chaplains•Oceanside, CA

3d•Remote

About The Position

The Chaplain serves as frontline staff fulfilling MCHAP’s mission and Christian ministry by using their gifts and talents to support company employees and their immediate families. The role is part time in Oceanside, California, with approximately 5–10 hours per week. Assigned hours are generally consistent week to week, but there are no guaranteed minimum hours; hours depend on Chaplain availability and client needs. The pay rate is $20 per hour. The Chaplain builds trusting relationships with employees through regular worksite visits and provides pastoral care, support, referrals, and resources to employees and their immediate families. Care may take place at worksites, hospitals, nursing homes, funeral homes, family residences, jails, or other locations. The Chaplain also participates in employee orientation, supports families and colleagues affected by serious events, and performs other related services when authorized by the Executive Director of Operations. This is a remote field position. 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. Candidates must pass a pre-employment background check.

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, including the ability to interact with clients, employees, and their 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 and active participation in a biblically based church.
Professionalism, diplomacy, patience, and courtesy when interacting 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 for effective interaction 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 policies and procedures related to the position 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 representative of faith, mission, and purpose.
Interact with companies, employees, and community members in a manner reflecting personal and spiritual discipline.
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 their immediate family members wherever care and support can be provided, including hospitals, nursing homes, funeral homes, family residences, or other locations.
Provide confidential pastoral discussions about personal and family concerns, serious illness, grief, parenting, aging parents, and financial stress, among other life issues.
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, and provide follow-up support to grieving family members.
Make jail visits to employees and immediate family members when needed.
Work with companies to deliver notifications of deaths and serious injuries to families and coworkers, and encourage those affected by tragedies.
Provide post-termination care to laid-off or terminated employees to support transitions to another work environment.
Facilitate, but not lead, spiritual enrichment activities when appropriate.
Provide literature and other resources to employees to help address life issues, as appropriate or requested.
Represent companies to clients or customers when appropriate to ministry services, such as during serious illness, accidents, traumatic events, or funerals.
Participate in new employee orientation to explain the Employee Care Service and the Chaplain Team’s role.
With permission from the Executive Director of Operations, respond to other requests from company executive leadership within the scope of the agreement between MCHAP Chaplains and the company.