Chaplain Part-Time Louisiana - Shreveport

Marketplace Chaplains•Shreveport, LA

About The Position

Chaplains are frontline staff fulfilling the mission and Christian ministry of MCHAP. They use their gifts and talents to serve company employees and their immediate families. This part-time field position is near Shreveport, Louisiana, and is likely to involve four hours each week. 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 of faith, mission, and purpose, interacting with companies, employees, and the community in a way that reflects personal and spiritual discipline. Ministry may include regular worksite visits; support for employees and immediate family members at hospitals, residences, funeral homes, and other locations; confidential pastoral discussions; referrals and coordination of specialized assistance; funeral support and follow-up during bereavement; jail visits; and support following serious injuries, deaths, or employment termination. The Chaplain may also facilitate spiritual enrichment activities, provide relevant literature and resources, represent companies in appropriate ministry-related situations, and participate in new employee orientation. With Executive Director of Operations permission, the Chaplain may perform other requested duties within the scope of the agreement between MCHAP Chaplains and the company.

Requirements

Ability to work as part of an interdisciplinary group and in an interfaith setting, accepting different lifestyles, cultures, beliefs, and values.
Effective listening and interpersonal skills, including the ability to interact with clients, employees, and families; deliver community presentations; and work 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; incorporates 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; establish and 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 for effective interaction 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, and identifying and solving problems.
Ability to interpret position-related policies and procedures and keep others informed.
Computer proficiency with Google Suites, Microsoft Office, or equivalent software, internet, email messaging, 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 exhibiting character through personal and spiritual disciplines.
Visit company worksites regularly, usually weekly, to build relationships of trust and friendship with employees.
Visit employees and immediate family members wherever care or assistance can be provided, including hospitals, nursing homes, funeral homes, family residences, and other sites.
Provide confidential pastoral discussions for employees and immediate family members regarding personal, family, health, grief, parenting, and financial issues, as appropriate.
Provide referrals and coordinate specialized assistance for employees and immediate family members with specific needs.
Assist with, conduct, or attend funerals for employees or immediate family members, including follow-up support during the grief period.
Make jail visits to employees and immediate family members when needed.
Work with companies to notify families and employees about 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 in appropriate ministry-related circumstances, such as serious illness, accidents, traumatic events, and funerals.
Participate in new employee orientation to explain the Employee Care Service and Chaplain Team 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.