Chaplain (Part-Time) - Nashville, TN

Marketplace Chaplains•Nashville, TN

1d•Remote

About The Position

Chaplains are frontline staff who fulfill MCHAP’s mission and Christian ministry by using their gifts and talents to serve company employees and their immediate families. This part-time position is based in Nashville, Tennessee, and is approximately 40 hours per month. Assigned hours are generally consistent from week to week, but there are no guaranteed minimum hours; positional needs vary depending on chaplain availability and client requirements. The Chaplain serves as a messenger and conveyor of faith, mission, and purpose, and interacts with companies, employees, and the community in a manner that demonstrates character through personal and spiritual disciplines. The role includes regular visits to company worksites, usually weekly, to build relationships of trust and friendship motivated by Christian faith, as well as visits to employees and immediate family members at locations where care and help can be provided. Chaplains may provide confidential pastoral discussions, referrals, grief support, assistance related to funerals, jail visits, support during serious injuries or deaths, and post-termination care. They may facilitate employee-led spiritual enrichment activities, provide literature and resources, represent companies in appropriate ministry-related situations, and participate in new employee orientation. With permission from the Executive Director of Operations, they may also respond to other duties and services requested by company leadership 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, and to accept different lifestyles, cultures, beliefs, and values.
Effective listening and interpersonal skills, community presentation skills, and ability to deal 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, establish and maintain cooperative working relationships, and provide exceptional customer service.
Ability to make administrative and procedural decisions and judgments regarding 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, defining and following up on problems or objectives, identifying 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, 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

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.
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 at hospitals, nursing homes, funeral homes, family residences, or other locations where care and assistance can be provided.
Provide confidential pastoral discussions, as appropriate, on personal and family issues, illness, grief, parenting, financial stress, and other life concerns.
Provide referrals and coordinate specialized assistance for employees or immediate family members with specific needs.
Assist in planning, conducting, or attending funerals for employees or immediate family members, including 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 those 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 help employees address life issues, as appropriate or requested.
Represent companies to clients or customers in situations appropriate to ministry services, such as 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, perform other duties and services requested by company executive leadership within the scope of the agreement between MCHAP chaplains and the company.