Chaplain (Part-Time) - Natchitoches, LA

Marketplace Chaplains•Natchitoches, LA

15h•Remote

About The Position

Chaplains serve as frontline staff carrying out MCHAP’s mission and Christian ministry by using their gifts and talents to support company employees and their immediate families. This part-time position serves the Pilgrim’s plant in Natchitoches, Louisiana. Assigned hours are generally consistent from week to week, but there are no guaranteed minimum hours; hours and positional needs vary according to chaplain availability and client requirements. The chaplain makes regular visits to company worksites, typically weekly, to build trusting relationships with employees, and visits employees or immediate family members at locations where care and support can be provided. Ministry may include confidential pastoral discussions, referrals to specialized assistance, support around funerals and bereavement, visits to employees in jail, responding to death or serious-injury notifications, post-termination care, and providing appropriate literature and resources. The chaplain may also facilitate spiritual enrichment activities, represent companies in ministry-related situations, and participate in new employee orientation. Other duties may be performed with the Executive Director of Operations’ permission and within the scope of the agreement between MCHAP and the company. 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 exposure. Candidates must pass a pre-employment background check.

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, community-presentation skills, and the ability to support 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 active participation in a biblically based church.
Professional, diplomatic, patient, and courteous interaction with diverse groups, with the ability to establish and maintain 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.
Ability to analyze information, define and follow up on problems or objectives, identify solutions, and solve problems.
Skill interpreting position-related policies and procedures and keeping 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, and interact with companies, employees, and the community in a manner reflecting personal and spiritual discipline.
Visit company worksites regularly, usually weekly, to interact with employees and build trusting relationships motivated by Christian faith.
Visit employees and immediate family members at hospitals, nursing homes, funeral homes, residences, or other locations where care and help can be provided.
Provide confidential pastoral discussions on personal, family, health, bereavement, parenting, and financial-stress 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, and provide follow-up grief support to family members.
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 laid-off or terminated employees to help foster a smooth 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, including serious illnesses, accidents, traumatic events, and funerals.
Participate in new employee orientation to explain the Employee Care Service and the Chaplain Team’s role.
With the Executive Director of Operations’ permission, perform other requested duties and services within the scope of the agreement between MCHAP chaplains and the company.