Chaplain II

Are you looking for a way to use your gift to help others? Do you have a heart to come alongside others who are trying to improve their lives? Do you want to work for a company that values their employees and has been recognize as a Best Christian Workplace 5 years in a row? If so, we want to talk with you!

As a Chaplain II, you will support the ministries of the Mens Recovery Programming (MRP) by providing high quality case management, care, counseling, spiritual leadership and records management for residents in the recovery program.

Starting Pay: $27.42

Schedule: Monday - Friday, 8:00 am to 5:00 pm.

How you will serve

• Due to the sensitive nature of these essential job duties, we are only able to consider males for this position.
• Meet weekly with assigned program men.
• Conduct pastoral and crisis counseling when needed and recommend appropriate plan of action.
• Ensure program residents are meeting their assigned goals as it pertains to their program, and that they are adhering to program policies.
• Become an expert in the chosen addiction recovery curriculum.
• Develop and maintain professional-quality case management files and become proficient with Clarity our client tracking system - for assigned men as outlined in the program guidelines.
• Meet weekly with supervisor and recovery team to discuss status of assigned men and any pertinent program information.
• Record, report, and maintain required records and statistical information including input into work therapy schedules and recovery program.
• Maintain an atmosphere in the dormitories that will be most conducive to safety, dignity, and cleanliness.
• Use independent judgment regarding program resident discipline, including barring and exiting based on recovery guidelines and management policies.
• Perform periodic drug screening of men as requested.
• Facilitate Genesis support groups and teach assigned curriculum.
• Conduct intake interviews with prospective residents for the program.
• Maintain a positive, pleasant, professional Christian attitude. Work with other staff to forge and model transparent and supportive Christian relationships which will serve as a leadership example for recovery program men.
• Seattles Union Gospel Mission accepts and encourages the involvement of volunteers at all levels in the organization. All staff are encouraged to assist in the creation of meaningful and productive roles in which volunteers might serve in the organization. All employees are expected to interact positively and cooperatively with our volunteers.
• Attend and participate in all Mission, Division and Department meetings and training, as required.
• Any other job-related duties as assigned by supervisor.

*** Please note that this position is not eligible for sponsorship or relocation assistance ***

How you qualify

• Acknowledge and sign the Mission's Statement of Faith (see below).
• Four-year degree in related field or equivalent experience required. Degree in Theology or masters in divinity preferred.
• Prior experience in related field required.
• Work experience in rescue mission or church context highly preferred.
• Possess a valid Washington State Drivers License and be able to meet the standards of the Mission driver criteria required, including but not limited to:
  • Must have an unrestricted License for at least one year.
  • No current suspensions or revocations.
  • Clean driving record.
  • At least 21 years of age.

How we support each other

• Maintains a personal, active relationship with Jesus Christ and is a consistent witness for Him.
• Faithfully upholds The Mission and your team in prayer.
• Participates in team devotions as schedule permits.
• Demonstrates behavior aligned with the Missions Statement of Faith, Standard of Conduct, policies, and expectations.
• Effectively represents Jesus Christ to a diverse audience, including our Mission teams, our volunteers, guests and homeless neighbors.

Benefits

All regular full-time employees, you are eligible to participate in our generous benefits package:

• Medical / Vision with generous dependent coverage
• Dental - 100% company paid
• Long-Term Disability 100% company paid
• Basic Life Plan 100% company paid
• Voluntary Products (Aflac and Guardian)
• EAP and 24/7 Virtual Mental Health 100% company paid
• 4 weeks of paid vacation (prorated based on hire date)
• 11 paid holidays 1 Floating Holiday
• Personal Day and Birthday holiday
• Retirement benefits w/ company match
• Continuing Education Reimbursement Program

Work Environment

While performing the duties of this job, the employee is frequently required to sit for long periods of time in a temperature-controlled environment. Requires frequent use of computers, keyboarding, and talking on the telephone. Occasionally will stand, balance, twist, bend, stoop, kneel and reach with hands/arms. Regularly lifts up to 20 pounds and walks, uses stairways to climb to multiple floors within the facility. Specific vision abilities required for this job include close vision, color vision, distance vision, depth perception, and the ability to adjust focus.

Statement of Faith

• We believe the Bible is the inspired, infallible, authoritative Word of God. (2 Tim. 3:16-17, 2 Pet. 1:20-21)
• We believe there is one God, eternally existent in three Persons: Father, Son, and Holy Spirit. Deut. 6:1, Matt. 28:19, Rom. 8:14-17, Eph. 4:4-6, 1 Tim. 2:5, 1 Pet. 1:2
• We believe in the deity and humanity of our Lord Jesus Christ:
  • His virgin birth (Luke 1:35, John 1:1-2, John 1:14)
  • His sinless life (Phil. 2:5-11)
  • His miracles (Matt. 4:23)
  • His vicarious and atoning death through His shed blood on the cross, the forgiveness of sins (Rom. 3:23-25, 2 Cor. 5:21, 1 John 2:1-2)
  • His bodily resurrection from the dead (Rom. 8:34, 1 Cor. 15:3-5)
  • His ascension into heaven, now seated at the right hand of the Father (Acts 1:9-11, Heb. 1:3, Heb. 9:24)
  • His future return in power and glory (1 Thess. 4:16-18)
• We believe that salvation of the lost is possible through the shed blood of the Lord Jesus Christ by faith apart from works, and regeneration by the Holy Spirit. (Eph. 1:7, Eph. 2:8-9, John 1:12, John 3:36, 2 Cor. 5:17, Titus 3:5, John 14:17)
• We believe in the present ministry of the Holy Spirit by whom Christ indwells each believer enabling them to live a godly life of obedience as they reach for maturity. (John 14:17, Acts 1:8, John 16:13, John 14:26, 2 Cor. 1:21-22, Gal. 5:22-23)
• We believe in the bodily resurrection of the saved and their eternal life with God. We believe in the bodily resurrection of the unsaved and their eternal separation from God. (1 Cor. 15:20-28, Matt. 25:45-46, Rev. 20:11-15)
• We believe in the spiritual unity of believers in Christ. (Eph. 2:13-14, Eph. 4:1-6, John 17:20-23, Phil. 2:1-4)

Mission Statement

To bring the love of Jesus and hope for a new life to our homeless neighbors.

Vision Statement

To see every homeless neighbor - beloved, redeemed, restored.

Pre-Employment

This position is subject to a pre-employment criminal background check and must be able to pass a 4-panel drug screen.