Chaplain - Part Time - Sedalia, MO

Tyson•Sedalia, MO

54d•Onsite

About The Position

The Chaplain provides emotional, spiritual, and pastoral support to all team members and their families, regardless of religious beliefs. This role focuses on care, guidance, and crisis support in the workplace. The Chaplain must uphold strict ethical standards, integrity, and professional boundaries, and support HR programs related to chaplaincy services, clearly representing the role as a workplace chaplain, not as a local church pastor. The successful candidate(s) must be willing and able to perform the physical requirements of the job with or without a reasonable accommodation.

Requirements

Must be an active member in good standing with a local faith group.
Approval from local church or judicatory required prior to hire
Demonstrate a lifestyle consistent with the teachings of their faith
Maintain a strong reputation as a spiritual leader in the community
Prior experience in pastoral care, counseling, or workplace chaplaincy preferred.
Ability to address workplace-specific challenges and support diverse populations
Strong interpersonal and relationship-building skills
Ability to work independently while collaborating with HR and leadership
Effective verbal and written communication skills
Basic computer proficiency (e.g., Microsoft Office)
Ability to connect with individuals across diverse: Cultures, Faith, backgrounds, & Socioeconomic levels
Apply an inclusive, ecumenical approach to ministry
Knowledge of community resources (financial, medical, counseling) for referrals

Nice To Haves

Ordination preferred
Denominational endorsement encouraged
Master’s degree, ideally a Master of Divinity (M.Div.)
Completion of at least one unit of Clinical Pastoral Education (CPE)
Board certification from recognized organizations, such as: Association of Professional Chaplains, National Association of Catholic Chaplains, American Association of Pastoral Counselors, Association for Clinical Pastoral Education preferred or willingness to complete within a 2 year time frame.
Bilingual abilities preferred but not required

Responsibilities

Maintain regular, personal contact with team members at the worksite
Provide support during life events such as: Illness, hospitalization, death, births, marriages, and major milestones
Offer short-term pastoral counseling (confidential within legal and company guidelines)
Refer individuals to external community resources for long-term counseling needs
Support HR programs related to chaplaincy services and clearly represent the role as a workplace chaplain, not as a local church pastor.