Chaplain - Part Time - Sedalia, MO

Poultry Science Association; Sedalia (MO); On-site; USD 50,000 - 70,000; Full time

Job summary

Tyson Foods is seeking a Chaplain to provide emotional, spiritual, and pastoral support to all team members and their families across all shifts. The role focuses on care, guidance, and crisis support in the workplace.

The successful candidate will maintain regular contact, offer short-term pastoral counseling, refer to community resources, uphold ethical standards, and collaborate with HR to clearly represent the role as a workplace chaplain.

Qualifications

• Master’s degree preferred, ideally a Master of Divinity (M.Div).
• Completion of at least one unit of Clinical Pastoral Education (CPE).
• Board certification from recognized organizations or willingness to complete within 2 years.

Responsibilities

• Maintain regular, personal contact with team members at the worksite.
• Provide support during life events such as illness, hospitalization, death, births, marriages, and major milestones.
• Offer short-term pastoral counseling and refer individuals to external resources for long-term needs.
• Uphold ethical standards, integrity, and professional boundaries.
• Support HR programs related to chaplaincy services and clearly represent the role as a workplace chaplain.

Skills

Interpersonal skills

Relationship-building

Communication skills

Microsoft Office

Bilingual

Education

Master's degree

CPE certification

Clinical Pastoral Education

Job description

Job Details:

The Chaplain provides emotional, spiritual, and pastoral support to all team members and their families, regardless of religious beliefs. This role focuses on care, guidance, and crisis support in the workplace.

Key Responsibilities:

• Maintain regular, personal contact with team members at the worksite
• Provide support during life events such as: Illness, hospitalization, death, births, marriages, and major milestones
• Offer short-term pastoral counseling (confidential within legal and company guidelines) & Refer individuals to external community resources for long-term counseling needs
• Uphold strict ethical standards, integrity, and professional boundaries
• Support HR programs related to chaplaincy services and clearly represent the role as a workplace chaplain, not as a local church pastor.

Religious & Professional Requirements:

• Must be an active member in good standing with a local faith group. Approval from local church or judicatory required prior to hire Ordination preferred; denominational endorsement encouraged. Demonstrate a lifestyle consistent with the teachings of their faith Maintain a strong reputation as a spiritual leader in the community

Education & Certifications:

• (Preferred) Master’s degree, ideally a Master of Divinity (M.Div.)
• Completion of at least one unit of Clinical Pastoral Education (CPE) Board certification from recognized organizations, such as: Association of Professional Chaplains, National Association of Catholic Chaplains, American Association of Pastoral Counselors, Association for Clinical Pastoral Education preferred or willingness to complete within a 2 year time frame.

Experience:

Prior experience in pastoral care, counseling, or workplace chaplaincy preferred.

Ability to address workplace-specific challenges and support diverse populations

Skills & Competencies:

• Strong interpersonal and relationship-building skills
• Ability to work independently while collaborating with HR and leadership
• Effective verbal and written communication skills
• Basic computer proficiency (e.g., Microsoft Office)
• Bilingual abilities preferred but not required

Additional Expectations:

• Ability to connect with individuals across diverse: Cultures, Faith, backgrounds, & Socioeconomic levels,
• Apply an inclusive, ecumenical approach to ministry
• Knowledge of community resources (financial, medical, counseling) for referrals
• This summary organizes the role into clear sections and highlights the most important expectations, qualifications, and responsibilities.

Relocation Assistance Eligible:

No

Work Shift:

ALL SHIFTS (United States of America)

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The successful candidate(s) must be willing and able to perform the physical requirements of the job with or without a reasonable accommodation.

Tyson is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will be considered without regard to race, national origin, color, religion, age, genetics, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, disability or veteran status.

We provide our team members and their families with paid time off; 401(k) plans; affordable health, life, dental, vision and prescription drug benefits; and more.

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