Associate Chaplain

Georgia Baptist Children's Home; Baxley (GA); On-site; USD 42,000 - 54,000; Full time

Job summary

Georgia Baptist Children’s Homes and Family Ministries, Inc. seeks an Associate Chaplain to plan and administer spiritual programs, provide leadership and opportunities for worship, and guide residents and staff in faith. The role emphasizes Sanctuary practice and trauma-responsive care.

Responsibilities include coordinating weekly worship, offering religious education, and serving as a pastoral resource while collaborating with staff and volunteers to support the program’s mission.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in religion/Divinity or Chaplaincy certification.
• Three years’ experience in ministry or related field (social work, psychology).
• Christian of dependable character and a loyal and supportive member of a church in an evangelical denomination.

Responsibilities

• Coordinate weekly worship opportunities for clients who cannot leave campus.
• Provide religious education opportunities for all clients.
• Ensure Biblical content aligns with Baptist beliefs and teachings.
• Teach Bible/religious courses on campus as needed.
• Provide pastoral care for clients and staff and act as a spiritual advisor.

Skills

Oral communication

Written communication

Interpersonal skills

Self-directed

Time management

Organizational skills

Basic computer skills

Education

Bachelor’s degree in religion/Divinity

Chaplaincy certification

Job description

Position Title: Associate Chaplain

Reports To: Senior Chaplain

Summary of the Job

The Associate Chaplain is responsible for planning and administering a specific program within an area according to guidelines provided by GBCH&FM. The primary function is to provide spiritual guidance, leadership, and opportunities for worship and study for the residents and staff on duty. The Associate Chaplain should be committed to Sanctuary practice utilizing tools that reinforce our shared language to create a trauma-responsive culture.

Primary Responsibilities

1. Coordinate and assist with weekly opportunities for worship for clients who cannot leave campus to attend community churches.
2. Provide regular opportunities for religious education for all clients.
3. Ensure Biblical content being taught to clients aligns with Baptist beliefs.
4. Teach Bible/religious courses in campus schools as needed.
5. Be available to clients and staff for guidance and direction in matters of faith and provide discipleship when appropriate.
6. Provide pastoral care for clients and staff as available.
7. Serve as client ombudsman.
8. Demonstrate leadership, develop teamwork and function as a contributing member of the team.
9. Establish and maintain effective and cooperative working relationships with other staff members resulting in positive program outcomes.
10. Serve as liaison for the agency with other professionals involved with the program and coordinate with appropriate staff/volunteers involvement including program sponsors.
11. Assist families in family care program connect with local churches as needed.
12. Utilize personal safety plan for managing emotions and interactions with staff and clients.
13. Participate in PQI process for assigned program.
14. Represent agency favorably at all times.
15. Other duties as assigned.

Additional Responsibilities

1. Provide case consultation and in-service training, as appropriate.
2. Provide on-call services as assigned and feasible.
3. Participate with team in advocating for best interest of clients.
4. Participate in supervisor’s meetings.

Requirements

Qualifications

1. At least 25 years of age.
2. Bachelor’s degree in religion/Divinity seminary preferred or Chaplaincy certification or working toward certification.
3. Three years’ experience working in ministry or related field (social work, psychology).
4. Must demonstrate initiative, be self-directed, work well independently.
5. Outstanding oral, written, and interpersonal communication skills.
6. Christian of dependable character and a loyal and supportive member of a church in an evangelical denomination.
7. Have the ability to manage time, set priorities and to organize and follow structured routines.
8. Basic computer skills with the ability to learn new software applications.
9. Handle multiple tasks simultaneously.

Ongoing Qualifications

• Agree to abide by all the policies, rules, guidelines and regulations of the Georgia Baptist Children's Homes and Family Ministries, Inc.
• Exhibit the Core Values of Georgia Baptist Children’s Homes and Family Ministries, Inc.
• Utilize the Sanctuary Model of Care and conduct job responsibilities in a trauma-responsive manner.
• Exhibit tactfulness and good judgment in dealing with people.
• Familiar with traditional Baptist tenets, customs and practices and shall maintain a compatible lifestyle.
• Meet all employee guidelines and qualifications as outlined by GBCH&FM license, contracts, and accreditation.
• Have the ability to work in partnership with other members in a team approach.
• Arrive to work on time and as scheduled.
• Achieve and accomplish annual goals assigned by supervisor or provide acceptable documentation as to why goals were not met.
• Understanding of confidential issues and protected information assigned under HIPAA.
• Complete required staff development hours within the program including 24 hours in childcare related training, current CPR, 1st Aid and approved emergency safety intervention training.
• Annual physical
• Favorable MVR and fingerprint results as required.
• Maintain valid State Driver’s License as required.