Chaplain (Part-Time) - Rochester NY

Marketplace Chaplains•Rochester, NY

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 part-time field position is based in Rochester, New York. 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 chaplain visits company worksites, usually weekly, to build relationships with employees, and provides pastoral support to employees and immediate family members in settings such as hospitals, nursing homes, funeral homes, and family residences. Support may include confidential pastoral discussions, referrals to specialized assistance, help with funerals and grief support, jail visits, care following termination, and assistance during serious injuries, deaths, or other traumatic events. The chaplain may also facilitate employee-led spiritual enrichment activities, provide relevant literature and resources, represent companies in appropriate ministry situations, and participate in new employee orientations. With permission from the Executive Director of Operations, the chaplain may take on other duties requested by company leadership that fall within the Letter of Agreement. This is a remote position in the field. Work locations depend on client worksites and may include manufacturing facilities, hospitals, office buildings, and funeral homes, with varying temperature, noise, and light conditions. A pre-employment background check is required.

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 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; attests to saving faith in Jesus Christ and actively participates in a biblically based church.
Ability to interact professionally with diplomacy, patience, and courtesy with diverse groups, maintain effective 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 to interact effectively 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, finding solutions, and solving problems.
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, 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 demonstrates character through personal and spiritual disciplines.
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 wherever care and support can be provided, including hospitals, nursing homes, funeral homes, and residences.
Provide confidential pastoral discussions on personal, family, health, grief, parenting, and financial-stress issues.
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 grief support.
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 those affected by tragedies.
Provide post-termination care to support laid-off or terminated employees as they transition to another work environment.
Facilitate, but not lead, spiritual enrichment activities when appropriate.
Provide literature and other resources to help employees address life issues.
Represent companies to clients or customers when appropriate to ministry services, including 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 Executive Director of Operations permission, respond to other duties and services requested by company executive leadership within the scope of the Letter of Agreement.