Chaplain (Part-Time) - West Chester, OH

Marketplace Chaplains•West Chester, OH

1d•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. The role involves regular visits to company worksites, generally weekly, to build trusting relationships, as well as providing care wherever employees or family members may need it, including hospitals, nursing homes, funeral homes, and residences. Chaplains may offer confidential pastoral discussions, connect people with specialized assistance, provide support around funerals and grief, visit employees or family members in jail, and help companies support people affected by serious injuries, deaths, or other tragedies. The Chaplain may also provide post-termination care, facilitate employee-led spiritual enrichment activities, share relevant literature and resources, represent companies in appropriate ministry-related 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. Assigned hours are generally consistent from week to week, but there are no guaranteed minimum hours; position needs vary based on Chaplain availability and client requirements.

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 interaction skills; ability to deliver community presentations and work effectively with family members and staff in 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 saving faith in Jesus Christ and active participation in a biblically based church.
Ability to interact professionally, diplomatically, patiently, and courteously with diverse groups; 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 following up on problems or objectives, and finding solutions.
Ability to interpret position-related policies and procedures and keep 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 manner that demonstrates character through personal and spiritual disciplines.
Visit company worksites regularly, usually weekly, to interact with employees and build trusting relationships.
Visit employees and immediate family members at locations where care and assistance can be provided, such as hospitals, nursing homes, funeral homes, family residences, and other sites.
Provide confidential pastoral discussions about personal, family, health, grief, parenting, and financial-stress issues, as appropriate.
Provide referrals and coordinate specialized assistance for employees or immediate family members with specific needs.
Assist in 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, as needed.
Work with companies to notify families and employees of deaths and serious injuries, and encourage people affected by tragedies.
Provide post-termination care for 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 appropriate to the ministry services involved, such as 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 executive leadership within the scope of the applicable Letter of Agreement.