Chaplain Tennessee - Memphis Job Chattanooga area,Tennessee USA,Social Work

Chaplains are the frontline staff fulfilling the mission and Christian ministry of MCHAP. Chaplains use their gifts and talents to serve company employees and their immediate families.

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.
Provides a range of pastoral services, including: brief visits to company worksites; visits to employees or their families at hospitals, nursing homes, funeral homes, or other sites; confidential discussions on personal and family matters; referral and coordination of specialized assistance; facilitation of funeral or memorial services; jail visits when required; notification of deaths and injuries; post‑termination care for laid‑off employees; and provision of literature and resources related to life issues.
Participates in new employee orientation and represents companies to clients/customers when appropriate.
Assists executive leadership of companies within the scope of the Letter of Agreement between MCHAP Chaplains and the company.

Requirements

Ability to work as a member of an interdisciplinary group in an interfaith setting; acceptance of diverse lifestyles, cultures, beliefs, and values.

Skilled listener and communicator; ability to deliver community presentations; ability to work effectively with family members and staff under stressful circumstances; high regard for the dignity and worth of clients, employees and their families; skill 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 job duties; fundamental understanding of the Holy Bible and its proper application; attestation of a saving faith in Jesus Christ and active participation 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; judgement on sensitive, confidential issues.

Excellent oral and written communication skills; ability to maintain emotional stability to cope with human suffering, emergencies, and other stresses.

Analytical skills to define and follow up on problems or objectives; ability to identify solutions and solve problems; skill to interpret policy and procedures related to the position.

Computer proficiency using Google Suites, Microsoft Office or equivalent software, internet, email messaging, and 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 field position; the work environment depends on the client’s worksite and may include manufacturing, hospitals, office buildings, and funeral homes with varying levels of temperature, noise, and light exposure.

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