Chaplain (Part-Time) - Woodbury, NJ

Marketplace Chaplains•Woodbury, NJ

1d•Remote

About The Position

Chaplains serve as frontline staff fulfilling MCHAP’s mission and Christian ministry by using their gifts and talents to serve company employees and their immediate families. This is a part-time field position based in Woodbury, New Jersey. Assigned hours are generally consistent from week to week, but there are no guaranteed minimum hours; positional needs vary with chaplain availability and client requirements. The Chaplain serves as a messenger of faith, mission, and purpose and interacts with companies, employees, and the community in a manner reflecting personal and spiritual discipline. The role includes regular worksite visits to build trusting relationships, pastoral care and referrals for employees and their families, support during illness, grief, emergencies, and other life issues, and participation in employee orientation. The Chaplain may also assist with funerals, family notifications, post-termination care, spiritual enrichment activities, and other ministry-related services requested by company leadership within the applicable Letter of Agreement. This is a remote position in the field. Work locations depend on clients and may include manufacturing sites, hospitals, office buildings, and funeral homes, with varying temperature, noise, and light exposure. Employment is conditional on passing a pre-employment background check.

Requirements

Ability to work as part of an interdisciplinary group and in an interfaith setting, and to accept different lifestyles, cultures, beliefs, and values.
Effective listening and interpersonal skills, presentation skills, ability to support families and staff under stressful circumstances, and 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 active participation in a biblically based church.
Professional, diplomatic, patient, and courteous interaction with diverse groups; ability 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 effective interaction 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 identifying and implementing solutions.
Ability to interpret policies and procedures related to the position and keep others informed.
Computer proficiency with Google Suites, Microsoft Office, or equivalent software, internet, email messaging, 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

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, family, health, grief, parenting, and financial-stress issues as appropriate.
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 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 to laid-off or terminated employees to support their transition to another work environment.
Facilitate, but generally not lead, spiritual enrichment activities.
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 in cases involving 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 permission from the Executive Director of Operations, respond to other duties and services requested by company leadership within the scope of the Letter of Agreement.
Interact with companies, employees, and community members in a manner that exhibits character through personal and spiritual disciplines.