Job Title: Men’s Programs Chaplain
Reports To: Director of Chaplains

Union Gospel Mission Twin Cities is a Christian ministry dedicated to serving the homeless, poor, and addicted in our community. By meeting physical, spiritual, emotional, and educational needs, our Mission is changing lives!

SUMMARY:
The Union Gospel Mission Twin Cities is seeking to change lives with the Gospel within the community. The Men’s Programs Chaplain provides support to the Director of Chaplains who oversees spiritual care for all clients at the Mission. In particular, Men’s Programs Chaplain provides spiritual care and direction to men enrolled in the Discipleship Program, Gateway Program, and the Christ Recovery Center.

DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Provides spiritual care to Men’s Program participants (Discipleship, Gateway, and Christ Recovery Center) including periodic pastoral follow-up via visitation, prayer, non-therapeutic counsel, and spiritual direction.
• Provides direct administrative support to the Chaplain Director regarding the routine operation of the Chaplain Department.
• Maintains chaplain staffing, and periodic support-oriented activity schedules such as devotion and Bible study and with other activities that may impact Chaplain staffing.
• Maintains the Client Tracking Database and generates the monthly Outcome Based Evaluation report including routine quality assurance monitoring.
• As an integral member of the chaplain staff, provides administrative support for the Chapel Dormitory Case Management program including the use of client intake and tracking process software.
• Supports the evening chapel program schedule, chaplain staffing, and adherence to policies and procedures for this area.
• Fosters a co-operative work environment with other Mission programs to ensure that program goals and objectives are achieved.
• Confers with the Director of Chaplains and other administrative personnel, (i.e., Men’s Program Director) to review achievements and issues impacting reaching targeting goals.
• Responsible for maintaining client confidentiality in accordance with HIPPA Privacy Regulations.
• Compiles records and prepares monthly reports.
• Performs miscellaneous job-related duties as assigned.

MINIMUM JOB REQUIREMENTS:
Bachelor’s Degree in the field of Christian ministry and a Licensed/Ordained minister. Two year’s ministry experience or experience in a related field and be willing to participate in on-going educational opportunities and certifications.

KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS, AND ABILITIES REQUIRED:

• Effective leadership and management abilities.
• Knowledge of principles and practices of training, evaluating and providing work direction to others.
• Ability to analyze information and to define and solve problems.
• Ability 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.
• Ability to implement program guidelines and offer suggestions for improvement.
• Competent in use of computers and Microsoft Office software applications.
• Ability to be self motivated and demonstrate initiative.
• Able to support UGM’s statement of Christian faith and share that faith and knowledge with staff and clients.

WORKING CONDITIONS AND PHYSICAL EFFORT:

• Work is normally performed in a typical interior/office work environment.
• No or very limited exposure to physical risk.

To apply send resume and cover letter to jobinfo@ugmtc.org or fax to 651-222-7968, Attention Human Resources.