Chaplain (Part-Time) - Worcester, MA

Position Summary Part-Time, Worcester, MA. 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. 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 problem issues of employees and their immediate family members and facilitates referrals for specialized assistance as needed. May assist in planning, conducting or attending funerals for employees or immediate family members, including follow-up support during the grief period. May make jail visits to employees and immediate family members. Works with companies to communicate notifications of death and serious injuries to families and other employees, encouraging those impacted by 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; employee-sponsored activities are typically more effective. Provides, as appropriate/requested, literature and other resources to assist employees with life issues. Represents companies to clients/customers where ministry services are appropriate (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. 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 between MCHAP Chaplains and the company. Requirements Has ability to work as member of interdisciplinary group and in an interfaith setting; possesses ability to accept different lifestyles, cultures, beliefs, and values. Skills to effectively listen and interact with clients, employees, and their families; skills to deliver community presentations; skills to deal effectively with family members and staff under stressful circumstances; high regard for the dignity and worth of clients, employees, and their families; skills to cope with stressful situations and to document accurately according to standards. Spiritual maturity and commitment to a Christian lifestyle and to MCHAP’s ministry values; incorporates Christian values and beliefs in day-to-day activities and in job duties; fundamental understanding of the Holy Bible and its proper application; attests to a saving faith in Jesus Christ and actively participates in a biblically based church. Demonstrated ability to interact professionally with diplomacy, patience, and courtesy with diverse groups; ability to establish and maintain effective and cooperative working relationships while providing exceptional customer service; ability to make administrative and procedural decisions and judgments on sensitive, confidential issues. Demonstrated excellent oral and written communication skills to interact effectively with leadership, colleagues, employees, and families; ability to maintain emotional stability to cope with human suffering, emergencies, and other stresses. Demonstrated skill in analyzing information to define and follow up on problems or objectives; ability to identify solutions and solve problems; demonstrated skill in interpreting policy and procedures related to the position and keeping others informed. Demonstrated computer proficiency using Google Suites, Microsoft Office, or other equivalent software, internet, email messaging, and web-based applications; ability to understand and learn new technology programs. Must have 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 is dependent upon the clients’ worksite. Work environments can include manufacturing, hospitals, office buildings, and funeral homes with differing levels of temperature, noise, and light exposure. #J-18808-Ljbffr LE001 Marketplace Ministries, Inc.