Part-Time Workplace Chaplain: Christian Care and Support

LE001 Marketplace Ministries, Inc.; United States; Remote; Full time

Job description

Position Summary: Chaplains serve as frontline staff fulfilling the mission and Christian ministry of MCHAP, using their gifts and talents to serve company employees and their immediate families. Part‑time, Cambridge, OH – 2.5 hours a month.

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.
• Ministry: 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—hospitals, nursing homes, funeral homes, family residences, or other sites; may provide confidential pastoral discussions for problems of employees and their families including family matters, divorce, serious illness, care of aging parents, death and grief recovery, parenting, financial situations such as debt discussions, budgeting, and other life issues related to financial stress; provides referral service and acts as coordinator for specialized assistance to employees and/or immediate family members with specific needs; may assist in the planning, conduct, or attend funerals for employees or immediate family members, including follow‑up support and encouragement to immediate family members during the grief period; may make jail visits to employees and immediate family members; works with companies to serve notifications of death and serious injuries to families and other employees, encouraging those impacted by various tragedies; may provide post‑termination care for laid‑off or terminated employees to foster a smooth transition to another work environment; may facilitate, but not lead, spiritual enrichment activities; provides, as appropriate/requested, literature and other resources to assist company employees with life issues; represents companies to clients/customers where ministry services are appropriate; participates in new employee orientation to explain the Employee Care Service and the role of the Chaplain Team; with Executive Director of Operations permission, responds positively and assertively to other duties and services requested by executive leadership of companies within the scope of the Letter of Agreement.

Requirements

• Has ability to work as a member of an interdisciplinary group and in an interfaith setting, accepting different lifestyles, cultures, beliefs, and values.
• Skills to effectively listen and interact with clients, employees, and their families; deliver community presentations; deal effectively with family members and staff under stressful circumstances; record accurately according to standards.
• Spiritual maturity and commitment to a Christian lifestyle and to MCHAP’s Ministry values, incorporating Christian values into day‑to‑day activities and job duties, fundamental understanding of the Holy Bible, and attending a biblically based church.
• Professional diplomacy, patience, courtesy with diverse groups; establish and maintain effective working relationships; make administrative and procedural decisions on sensitive, confidential issues.
• Excellent oral and written communication skills; maintain emotional stability to cope with human suffering, emergencies, and other stresses.
• Analytical ability to define and follow up on problems or objectives; identify solutions and solve problems; interpret policy and procedures related to the position and keep others informed.
• Computer proficiency using Google Suites, Microsoft Office, or equivalent software; internet, email messaging, web‑based applications; ability to learn new technology programs.
• Must have an active state driver’s license and state minimum auto insurance (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, and the work environment depends on the client’s worksite. Work environments can include manufacturing, hospitals, office buildings, and funeral homes with varying temperature, noise, and light exposure.