Assisting Chaplain

Job Description

Job Description

More than a career...it's a calling!

Founded in 1888, Union Gospel Mission of Tarrant County is a united Christian organization and ministry dedicated to providing love, hope, respect, and a new beginning for homeless women, men, and families. UGM-TC is funded entirely by the generosity of the community and offers a residency program for individuals looking to maximize their potential and transition out of homelessness. Through the programs and services provided, individuals develop essential life skills to become independent, productive members of our community. UGM-TC is God’s healthy place to end homelessness one person at a time. Come serve with us!

Union Gospel Mission is seeking a part-time Assisting Chaplain . Hours are Monday - Wednesday, 8 am - 5 pm.

POSITION SUMMARY

Assist the Chaplain in providing sound spiritual guidance, support, direction, and programs to UGM-TC residents, clients, guests, TVOL (The Vineyard on Lancaster, the apartment complex we support) tenants, and employees with respect to spiritual needs, discipleship, services (e.g., funerals, weddings, baptisms), and church outreach. May be called upon to provide emotional and spiritual comfort / prayer / counseling during times of loss or grief; and spiritual guidance on moral and ethical issues, crisis intervention, and conflict resolution. Promote the holistic well-being of those they serve by working closely with other professionals such as case managers and therapists.

QUALIFICATIONS

Licensing / Ordination : Must be licensed or ordained by a Christian church body or ecclesiastical organization. Must be a church member in good standing.

Experience : Must have at least three years’ experience in ministry. Chaplain experience preferred.

Education : Bachelor’s of Divinity. MDiv preferred.

PRIMARY RESPONSIBILITIES

• Develop and conduct spiritual programs for residents and TVOL tenants such as Bible studies and / or Christian discipleship courses (e.g., ALPHA).
• Lead and preach chapel services for staff and residents when required.
• Conduct screening interviews with new residents.
• Make regular pastoral visits to the Tenants in the Vineyard.
• Provide pastoral counseling to residents and tenants when needed.
• Build strong relationships with area churches, including those who are Mission partners.
• Seek support from local church congregations through volunteer recruitment, collection drives for items needed in the facility, and financial support.
• Educate the church community about the programs and services at UGM-TC by providing them with materials and / or inviting them to tour the facility.
• Aid clients in finding outside church homes and support as they transition from UGM into permanent housing.
• Other duties as assigned.

Note : The essential job functions of this position are not limited to the duties listed above.

KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS, AND ABILITIES

THIS SECTION DESCRIBES WHAT KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS AND ABILITIES AN EMPLOYEE IN THIS POSITION SHOULD CURRENTLY POSSESS. THIS LIST MAY NOT BE COMPLETE FOR ALL KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS AND ABILITIES REQUIRED FOR THIS POSITION .

PHYSICAL, MENTAL, AND SPECIAL DEMANDS

THIS SECTION DESCRIBES HOW AN EMPLOYEE IN THIS POSITION CURRENTLY PERFORMS THE FUNCTIONS OF THIS POSITION. MODIFICATIONS TO THE MANNER IN WHICH THIS JOB MAY BE PERFORMED WILL BE REVIEWED ON A CASE- BY-CASE BASIS.

1. Ability to sit for long periods, up to 8 hours.

2. Ability to use both hands in fine and gross manipulation of small tools (copier, computer, telephone).

3. Emotional stability.

4. Work in environment of continuous moderate voices and office machine noise typical for business office atmosphere.

MACHINES, TOOLS, EQUIPMENT, AND OTHER WORK AIDES :

THIS SECTION DESCRIBES THOSE MACHINES, TOOLS, EQUIPMENT, AND OTHER WORK AIDES AN EMPLOYEE IN THIS POSITION MUST BE ABLE TO USE.