Chaplain (Part-Time) - Sylacauga, AL

Marketplace Chaplains•Sylacauga, AL

3d•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 is a part-time field position in Sylacauga, Alabama. Assigned hours are generally consistent from week to week, but there are no guaranteed minimum hours; positional needs vary based 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, typically weekly, and visits to employees or immediate family members wherever care and support can be provided. Chaplains may offer confidential pastoral discussions, referrals and coordination for specialized assistance, funeral support, jail visits, notifications and support following deaths or serious injuries, and post-termination care. They may facilitate spiritual enrichment activities, provide requested literature and resources, represent companies in ministry-related situations, and participate in new employee orientation. With permission from the Executive Director of Operations, they may also respond to other company leadership requests 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, including the ability to interact with clients, employees, and families; deliver community presentations; and work 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 and diplomatically with patience and courtesy across diverse groups, 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 interacting 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 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 wherever care and assistance can be provided, including hospitals, nursing homes, funeral homes, family residences, and other sites.
Provide confidential pastoral discussions on personal and family issues, including family matters, divorce, serious illness, aging parents, death and grief, parenting, and financial stress.
Refer employees or immediate family members to specialized assistance and coordinate services for specific needs.
Assist with planning, conducting, or attending funerals for employees or immediate family members, and provide 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 provide encouragement to 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 employees to assist with life issues, as appropriate or requested.
Represent companies to clients or customers when appropriate to ministry services, such as in cases involving serious illness, accidents, traumatic events, or funerals.
Participate in new employee orientation to explain the Employee Care Service and the Chaplain Team’s role.
With permission from the Executive Director of Operations, respond to other duties and services requested by company executive leadership within the scope of the agreement between MCHAP chaplains and the company.