"Chaplain Part-Time" Texas - Palestine

Marketplace Chaplains•Palestine, TX

12d•Onsite

About The Position

Chaplain serving Texas clients in the Palestine area. Chaplains are frontline staff fulfilling MCHAP’s mission and Christian ministry, using their gifts and talents to serve company employees and their immediate families. The role is part-time, likely about four hours per week. Assigned hours are generally consistent from week to week, but there are no guaranteed minimum hours, and needs vary depending on chaplain availability and client requirements. Technological proficiency is required for communication. The Chaplain serves as a messenger of faith, mission, and purpose and interacts with companies, employees, and the community in a way that demonstrates personal and spiritual character. Ministry may include regular worksite visits, pastoral support and referrals, assistance during illness, death, grief, and other life challenges, and participation in employee orientation and company-related responses to difficult events. The position requires respect for differing cultures, beliefs, and values while maintaining a Christian commitment and representing MCHAP’s ministry values. This is a field position. The work environment depends on the client’s worksite and may include manufacturing facilities, hospitals, office buildings, and funeral homes, with varying temperature, noise, and light exposure. Employment is contingent on passing 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 interaction skills with clients, employees, and families; ability to deliver community presentations and work 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 saving faith in Jesus Christ and active participation in a biblically based church.
Ability to interact professionally, with diplomacy, patience, and courtesy, with diverse groups and 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 interacting with leadership, colleagues, employees, and families.
Ability to maintain emotional stability when coping 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 policies and procedures related to the position 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 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 exhibits character through personal and spiritual disciplines.
Make brief, regular visits to company worksites, usually weekly, to build relationships of trust and friendship with employees.
Visit employees and 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, as appropriate, about personal and family matters and 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 during bereavement.
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 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 the ministry services involved, 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 duties and services requested by company executive leadership within the scope of the Letter of Agreement.