Chaplain Part Time - Riverside (Inland Empire)

Marketplace Chaplains•Riverside, CA

4d•Remote

About The Position

The Chaplain is 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 is part time in the Inland Empire area, typically involving 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 based on chaplain availability and client requirements. The pay rate is $20 per hour, and the position is W-2. The Chaplain visits company worksites, builds relationships with employees, and offers pastoral care, referrals, and support to employees and immediate family members. Care may take place at worksites, hospitals, nursing homes, funeral homes, family residences, or other locations. The Chaplain may also support families and employees during serious illness, injury, death, grief, termination, and other difficult life circumstances, while working 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, and to accept different lifestyles, cultures, beliefs, and values.
Effective listening and interpersonal skills; ability to deliver community presentations and work 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 saving faith in Jesus Christ and active participation 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 involving 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, and following up on problems or objectives.
Ability to interpret position-related policies and procedures and keep 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.

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.
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 immediate family members at locations where care and help can be provided, including hospitals, nursing homes, funeral homes, and family residences.
Provide confidential pastoral discussions for employees and immediate family members dealing with personal, family, health, grief, parenting, or financial-stress issues.
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 when 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 help foster a smooth transition to another work environment.
Facilitate, but not lead, spiritual enrichment activities when appropriate.
Provide literature and other resources to help company 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 role of the Chaplain Team.
With permission from the Executive Director of Operations, respond to other duties and services requested by company executive leadership, within the scope of the Letter of Agreement.