Chaplain Part Time Bilingual - Las Vegas, NV

Marketplace Chaplains•Las Vegas, NV

19d•Remote

About The Position

Chaplains are frontline staff fulfilling MCHAP’s mission and Christian ministry by using their gifts and talents to serve company employees and their immediate families. 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. This is a part-time, bilingual position based in Las Vegas, Nevada, and is remote in the field. The work environment depends on client worksites and may include manufacturing facilities, hospitals, office buildings, and funeral homes. 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 reflects character through personal and spiritual disciplines. Ministry services include regular worksite visits, relationship-building, pastoral support, referrals, grief and crisis support, and participation in employee orientation. The chaplain may also provide care in hospitals, nursing homes, funeral homes, family residences, jails, and other locations where support can be offered.

Requirements

Ability to work as a member of an interdisciplinary group and in an interfaith setting, and to accept different lifestyles, cultures, beliefs, and values.
Effective listening and interpersonal skills, community presentation skills, and the ability to support 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.
Ability to interact professionally with diplomacy, patience, and courtesy with diverse groups and 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, 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 serviced.
Must pass a pre-employment background check.
Bilingual ability.

Responsibilities

Make regular visits to company worksites, usually weekly, to interact with employees and build trusting relationships motivated by Christian faith.
Visit employees or 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 on personal and family matters, 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 their 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 deliver notifications of death and serious injuries to families and employees, 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 help employees address life issues, as appropriate or requested.
Represent companies to clients or customers when ministry services are appropriate, including during 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.
Serve as a messenger and conveyor of faith, mission, and purpose, interacting with companies, employees, and the community in a manner reflecting character through personal and spiritual disciplines.