Job Title: Chaplain - Volunteer
Reports To: Director of Chaplains

The following statements are intended to describe the general nature and level of work being performed. They are not intended to be construed as an exhaustive list of all responsibilities, duties and skills required of personnel so classified.

SUMMARY:
The Union Gospel Mission Twin Cities is seeking to change lives with the Gospel within the community. Volunteer Chaplains provide support to the Director of Chaplains who oversees spiritual care for all clients at the Mission. In particular, Volunteer Chaplains provide general spiritual care and limited case management functions for all residents of the men’s campus.

DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Provides spiritual care to men’s campus men who are in transitional process including periodic pastoral follow-up via visitation, prayer, non-therapeutic counsel, and spiritual direction.
• Participates in the Dormitory and Bethel Hotel Case Management programs including client intake and tracking as required.
• Supports and in some cases directs the daily evening chapel program including staffing and adherence to program policies and procedures and staffing.
• The Volunteer Chaplain will also be called upon for preaching, teaching, leading devotionals, prayer and other spiritual and administrative activities as required.
• Assists in the designs, implementation, and evaluation of resident programs that provide direction, encouragement, support, and resources for improving their quality of life.
• Fosters a co-operative work environment with other Mission programs to ensure that program goals and objectives are achieved.
• Confers with the Chaplain Director and other administrative personnel to review achievements and issues impacting reaching targeting goals.
• Responsible for maintaining client confidentiality in accordance with HIPPA Privacy Regulations.
• Performs miscellaneous job-related duties as assigned.

MINIMUM JOB REQUIREMENTS:

• Associate Degree in a ministry or ministry-related field preferred, but will consider life experience in lieu of degree (if life experience includes a ministry credential from a recognized credentialing body).
• Significant ministry activity and leadership in a local congregation.
• One year experience in a related field.
• Be willing to participate in on-going educational opportunities and certifications.
• Must work at least one, four-hour chapel shift every two weeks.

KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS, AND ABILITIES REQUIRED:

• Strong interpersonal and communication skills and the ability to work effectively with a wide range of constituencies in a diverse community.
• Effective leadership and management abilities.
• Knowledge of principles and practices of training, evaluating and providing work direction to others.
• 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.