Chaplain (Part-Time) - Peoria, IL

LE001 Marketplace Ministries, Inc.; Illinois; Hybrid; USD 30,000 - 50,000; Part time

Job summary

LE001 Marketplace Ministries, Inc. is seeking a part-time Chaplain to provide essential pastoral support to employees and families. This position involves regular interactions and visits with employees, offering guidance and support during times of need.

The ideal candidate will have strong communication skills, the ability to work in a diverse setting, and a commitment to Christian values. The role is remote and varies based on client locations including manufacturing facilities and hospitals.

Qualifications

• Ability to work as a member of an interdisciplinary group in an interfaith setting.
• Spiritual maturity and commitment to a Christian lifestyle and to MCHAP's Ministry values.
• Professional diplomacy and patience when interacting with diverse groups.

Responsibilities

• Serve as a messenger and conveyor of faith, mission, and purpose.
• Interact with companies' employees to build relationships.
• Provide confidential pastoral discussions for a range of employee and family issues.

Skills

Effective listening

Excellent communication skills

Problem-solving

Emotional stability

Interfaith interaction

Education

Active participation in a biblically-based church

Tools

Google Suites

Microsoft Office

Job description

Position Summary

Chaplains are the frontline staff fulfilling the mission and Christian ministry of MCHAP by using their gifts and talents to serve company employees and their immediate families. This part‑time position is based in Peoria, IL.

Essential Functions and Responsibilities

• Serves as a messenger and conveyor of faith, mission, and purpose.
• Interacts with companies, their employees, and the community in a manner that exhibits character through personal and spiritual disciplines.
• Makes regular visits to company worksites (usually weekly) to interact with employees and build relationships of trust and friendship motivated by Christian faith.
• Visits employees or immediate family members wherever care can be expressed and help given—hospitals, nursing homes, funeral homes, family residences, or other sites.
• Provides confidential pastoral discussions for a range of employee and family issues (family matters, divorce, serious illness, care of aging parents, death and grief recovery, parenting, financial situations, budgeting, etc.) and offers referral services and coordination for specialized assistance.
• Assists in the planning, conduct or attendance of funerals for employees or immediate family members, including follow‑up support and encouragement to immediate family members during the grief period.
• Makes jail visits to employees and immediate family members when appropriate.
• Works with companies to serve notifications of death and serious injuries to families and other employees, encouraging those impacted by various tragedies.
• Provides post‑termination care for laid‑off or terminated employees to foster a smooth transition to another work environment.
• Facilitates, but does not lead, spiritual enrichment activities so that employee‑sponsored and led events are more fruitful.
• Provides literature and other resources to assist employees with life issues as appropriate/requested.
• Represents companies to clients/customers where it would be appropriate to minister services involved (e.g., serious illness, accidents, traumatic events, funerals).
• Participates in new employee orientation to explain the Employee Care Service and the role of the Chaplain Team.
• Responds positively and assertively to other duties and services requested by executive leadership of companies, within the scope of the Letter of Agreement between MCHAP Chaplains and the company.

Requirements

1. Ability to work as a member of an interdisciplinary group in an interfaith setting; acceptance of different lifestyles, cultures, beliefs, and values.
2. Skill to effectively listen, interact, and deliver community presentations; ability to cope with stressful situations and document accurately according to standards.
3. Spiritual maturity and commitment to a Christian lifestyle and to MCHAPs Ministry values; fundamental understanding of the Holy Bible and its proper application; active faith in Jesus Christ and participation in a biblically‑based church.
4. Professional diplomacy, patience, and courtesy when interacting with diverse groups; ability to establish and maintain effective cooperative relationships while providing exceptional customer service; capability to make administrative and procedural decisions on sensitive, confidential issues.
5. Excellent oral and written communication skills; emotional stability to cope with human suffering, emergencies, and other stresses.
6. Analytical skills to identify solutions and solve problems; ability to interpret policy and procedures related to the position and keep others informed.
7. Computer proficiency using Google Suites, Microsoft Office, or equivalent software, internet, email messaging, and web‑based applications; willingness to learn new technology programs.
8. Must have an active state driver’s license and state minimum auto insurance for the state(s) where servicing clients.

Conditions of Employment

Must pass a pre‑employment background check.

Work Environment

This is a remote position in the field. The work environment depends on the client’s worksite and can include manufacturing facilities, hospitals, office buildings, and funeral homes with varying levels of temperature, noise, and light exposure.