Chaplain (Part-Time) Rogers, AR

Marketplace Chaplains•Rogers, AR

2d•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. This part-time field position is based in Rogers, Arkansas. Assigned hours are generally consistent from week to week, but there are no guaranteed minimum hours; hours and position needs vary according to 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 that reflects personal and spiritual discipline. Ministry may include worksite visits, pastoral support, referrals, bereavement care, responses to serious incidents, and other services within the scope of the agreement between MCHAP Chaplains and the company.

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, presentation skills, and 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; 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.
Professional diplomacy, patience, and courtesy when interacting with diverse groups; ability to establish and maintain 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 effective interaction with leadership, colleagues, employees, and families.
Emotional stability to cope with human suffering, emergencies, and other stresses.
Ability to analyze information, define and follow up on problems or objectives, identify solutions, solve problems, interpret relevant policies and procedures, and keep others informed.
Computer proficiency with Google Suites, Microsoft Office, or equivalent software, internet, email, 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

Visit 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 at hospitals, nursing homes, funeral homes, family residences, or other locations where care and assistance can be provided.
Provide confidential pastoral discussions about personal and family issues, including illness, grief, parenting, aging parents, and financial stress.
Refer employees and family members to specialized assistance and coordinate support for specific needs.
Assist with planning, conducting, or attending funerals for employees or immediate family members, and provide follow-up grief support.
Make jail visits to employees and immediate family members when needed.
Work with companies to communicate deaths and serious injuries to families and employees, and provide encouragement to those 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 employees dealing with life issues, as appropriate or requested.
Represent companies to clients or customers when ministry services are appropriate, 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 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.