Chaplain - Sedalia, MO

Tyson Foods•Sedalia, MO

5d•Onsite

About The Position

Tyson Chaplains provide compassionate spiritual care that explores Team Members’ diverse beliefs, honors their experiences, and connects them with meaningful resources for their personal lives and careers. The Chaplain maintains a consistent, visible presence throughout assigned facilities, follows and models site-specific safety protocols, and spends at least 40% of the workday engaging with Team Members in accessible work areas and break locations. The role provides spiritual and emotional guidance, counseling, crisis support, and appropriate care for Team Members and their immediate families while respecting individual beliefs, values, and experiences. The Chaplain collaborates with HR leadership and the chaplain services team, develops community referral relationships, and may provide educational opportunities, articles, or presentations. The role also includes hospital and home visits, memorial and funeral support, advising management on religion, ethics, and morale, and maintaining accurate contact records and required reports. Travel to plant facilities and other locations requesting chaplaincy support is required, along with the ability to meet the physical demands of walking and navigating active production and non-production environments.

Requirements

Bachelor’s degree in a relevant content area from a CHEA-accredited institution or international equivalent; acceptable concentrations include applicable theological and human science degrees.
Four units of clinical pastoral education, or willingness to complete four units within two years of employment.
Clergy endorsement.
Proficiency in English speaking, reading, and writing.
Basic computer and video conferencing skills, including MS Office programs.
Ability to communicate effectively in person, by phone, and via video conference.
Willingness and ability to meet the physical requirements of the job, with or without reasonable accommodation, including walking production and non-production floors multiple times daily, climbing stairs, navigating tight spaces and uneven, wet, or slippery surfaces, and standing and walking extensively.
Ability to work long shifts and respond to crises in hot and cold environments.
Reliable transportation and ability to travel independently to plant facilities and other locations requesting chaplaincy support.
Responsible use of approved AI tools, including safeguarding sensitive information, following company policies, validating AI-generated outputs, critically evaluating results, and applying professional judgment.

Nice To Haves

Master’s degree.
Three or more years of chaplain experience in a culturally diverse and faith-inclusive context.
Chaplain board certification.
Bilingual skills.
Basic case management and mental health assessment skills.

Responsibilities

Maintain a consistent physical presence and provide compassionate care throughout assigned facilities while following and modeling workplace safety protocols.
Spend at least 40% of the workday engaging with Team Members across accessible work areas and break locations, including production floors, offices, shipping docks, hatcheries, and feed mills.
Provide spiritual and emotional guidance to Team Members and their immediate families while respecting their beliefs, values, and experiences.
Maintain a judgment-free, inclusive presence for people of all faiths, sexual orientations, and ethnicities.
Counsel distressed and bereaved individuals and families, offering strategies to support understanding and healing.
Respond to critical incidents involving trauma to Team Members or their families.
Maintain confidentiality in chaplain conversations, except when information reveals risk of injury to a person or the business.
Collaborate with HR leadership and the chaplain services team on educational and social service opportunities that help stabilize Team Members’ personal lives.
Visit Team Members and immediate family members in hospitals and at home.
Provide chaplain presence at Team Member memorials and funerals as appropriate.
Develop and maintain community partnerships and referral resources to address Team Members’ needs.
Write articles and provide presentations consistent with education, experience, and training when requested by HR or chaplain services leadership.
Advise management on religion, morals and ethics, Team Member morale, and Team Member concerns.
Maintain ethical conduct that protects the reputation of the company and chaplaincy program.
Keep accurate records of contacts and prepare required reports to help leadership identify and assess thematic risks.
Travel independently to plant facilities and other locations requesting chaplaincy support, such as hospitals, hospices, and funeral homes.