Part Time Chaplain - Bozeman, MT

Marketplace Chaplains•Bozeman, MT

9d•Remote

About The Position

The Chaplain is frontline staff fulfilling MCHAP’s Christian ministry by using personal gifts and talents to serve company employees and their immediate families. The role is part time in Bozeman, Montana, and typically involves around 5–10 hours per week. Assigned hours are generally consistent from week to week, but there are no guaranteed minimum hours; positional needs vary according to Chaplain availability and client requirements. The Chaplain makes regular visits to company worksites, usually weekly, to build relationships of trust and friendship with employees. The role also provides pastoral care and support to employees and their immediate families at locations such as hospitals, nursing homes, funeral homes, and family residences. Care may include confidential pastoral discussions, referrals to specialized assistance, support during illness, bereavement, family or financial stress, and other personal concerns. The Chaplain may assist with funerals and grief support, visit employees or family members in jail, support families and coworkers affected by deaths or serious injuries, and provide post-termination care. The Chaplain may facilitate—but does not lead—spiritual enrichment activities, provide appropriate literature and resources, represent companies in ministry-related situations, and participate in new employee orientation to explain the Employee Care Service and Chaplain Team. With permission from the Executive Director of Operations, the Chaplain may also perform other requested duties within the scope of the agreement between MCHAP Chaplains and the company. This is a remote, field-based position. The work environment depends on client worksites and may include manufacturing facilities, hospitals, office buildings, and funeral homes, with varying temperatures, 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 interpersonal skills, presentation skills, ability to support family members and staff under stressful circumstances, and respect for the dignity and worth of clients, employees, and 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; active participation in a biblically based church.
Professional interaction skills, including diplomacy, patience, and courtesy 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 effective interaction with leadership, colleagues, employees, and families.
Emotional stability to cope with human suffering, emergencies, and other stresses.
Ability to analyze information, define and follow up on problems or objectives, identify solutions, and solve problems.
Skill in interpreting policies and procedures related to the position 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, and interact with companies, employees, and the community in a manner demonstrating 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 and immediate family members wherever care and assistance can be provided, including hospitals, nursing homes, funeral homes, family residences, and other locations.
Provide confidential pastoral discussions on personal concerns, which may include family matters, divorce, serious illness, aging parents, death and grief, parenting, financial stress, and other life issues.
Provide referrals and coordinate specialized assistance for employees and immediate family members with specific needs.
Assist with planning, conducting, or attending funerals for employees or immediate family members, and provide follow-up support during the grief period.
Make jail visits to employees and immediate family members when needed.
Work with companies to notify families and employees about 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 when appropriate to ministry services, including 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 applicable Letter of Agreement.