Chaplain (Part-Time) - Berrien Springs, MI

Marketplace Chaplains•Berrien Springs, MI

9d•Remote

About The Position

Chaplains serve as frontline staff supporting MCHAP’s mission and Christian ministry by using their gifts and talents to serve company employees and their immediate families. The role is part-time in Berrien Springs, Michigan. 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 makes regular visits to company worksites, usually weekly, to interact with employees and build relationships of trust and friendship motivated by Christian faith. The role also provides pastoral care, referrals, resources, and support to employees and immediate family members in a range of personal circumstances. Chaplains work with companies and their communities, participate in employee orientation, and may provide support during illness, accidents, traumatic events, deaths, funerals, and employment transitions. This is a remote, field-based position. The work environment depends on client worksites and may include manufacturing facilities, hospitals, office buildings, and funeral homes, with varying temperature, noise, and light conditions. Applicants must pass a pre-employment background check.

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.
Ability to listen effectively and interact with clients, employees, and families; deliver community presentations; and 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; incorporate Christian values and beliefs into daily activities and job duties; have a fundamental understanding of the Holy Bible and its proper application; attest to saving faith in Jesus Christ; and actively participate in a biblically based church.
Ability to interact professionally, diplomatically, patiently, and courteously with diverse groups and maintain effective, cooperative working relationships.
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.
Ability to maintain emotional stability when coping with human suffering, emergencies, and other stresses.
Skill in analyzing information, defining and following up on problems or objectives, identifying solutions, and solving problems.
Skill in interpreting policies and procedures related to the position and keeping 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 community members in a manner that demonstrates character through personal and spiritual disciplines.
Visit company worksites regularly, usually weekly, to interact with employees and build trusting relationships.
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 about personal issues, including family matters, divorce, serious illness, care of aging parents, death and grief, parenting, financial stress, and other life issues.
Provide referrals and coordinate specialized assistance for employees and immediate family members with specific needs.
Assist with the planning or conduct of funerals, attend funerals, and provide follow-up support and encouragement to family members during grief.
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 people 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 when appropriate to ministry services, such as during 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.
Document accurately according to standards.
Maintain effective and cooperative working relationships and provide exceptional customer service.