Job Opening: Washington Street Mission Chaplain

Washington Street Mission is now accepting applications to fill its Chaplain Position following the upcoming retirement of the current Chaplain.

Position Title: Chaplain

Status: Full Time

The Mission’s Chaplain will act as the shepherd/pastor/educator for Mission clients. This will include one-on-one pastoral care, facilitating groups, designing spiritual development curriculum to meet WSM and program objectives, and a strong ability to organize volunteers and document program progress.

Responsibilities

Develop strong relationships with Mission guests
Provide for group and one-on-one pastoral counseling
Responsible for organizing and managing a Saturday community breakfast and gospel service in consultation with the leadership team
Responsible for planning and conducting daily bible study classes of 30-45 minutes
Responsible for planning and conducting regular anger management classes
Responsible for accepting, recording and sharing prayer requests from guests weekly with the Mission Prayer team
In close coordination with the Director of Administration, will conduct Church and Ministry outreach activities including presentations, a monthly Ministry email, and targeted solicitations
Identify and refer community members to other programs or services at the Mission
Coordinates with appropriate staff and leadership for referrals to other partner organization services
Accurately tracks the programs and services delivered
Assists in other Mission activities as needed
Work with volunteers and help complete cleaning of the building between 11:00 am and noon.
Assist with maintenance tasks at the Mission building as needed.
Helps orient and direct new volunteers.

Job Requirements

Candidates with lived experience are strongly encouraged to apply.
3+ years of documented experience in chaplain or ministry work required.
Documented theological education or ordination in ministry is preferred.
Experience with drug and alcohol counseling is valued.
Previous experience with working with marginalized communities required.
Must be committed to further training and development in theological studies, counseling and therapeutic techniques.

Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities Required

Strong understanding of biblical principles and teachings.
Demonstrate Christ-like behavior and attitude in all job duties and responsibilities.
Effective leadership and management abilities.
Demonstrates exceptional judgment and professional boundaries.
Knowledge of principles and practices of training, evaluating and providing work direction to others.
Able to analyze information and to define and solve problems. Ability to read and interpret general business periodicals and theological books.
Able to make administrative and procedural decisions and judgments on business and process issues.
Strong interpersonal and communication skills and the ability to work effectively with a wide range of constituencies in a diverse community.
Able to implement program guidelines and offer suggestions for improvement.
Computer literacy is required. Must be able to operate Microsoft suites and other business-related software.
Able to be self-motivated and demonstrate initiative.
Able to support WSM’s statement of Christian faith and share that faith and knowledge with staff and clients.