Associate Chaplain (Full Time)
Syracuse, NY - USA
Job Summary
Join the Rescue Mission Team!
Rate of Pay: $22.00 per hour
Make a Meaningful Impact Every Day
In this role you will walk alongside clients during some of the most challenging times in their livesoffering encouragement guidance and connection. Through one-on-one support group programming and spiritual engagement you will help foster hope community and personal growth.
What Youll Do
- Build meaningful respectful relationships with clients and provide ongoing encouragement and support
- Offer spiritual care through active listening counseling and crisis intervention
- Lead chapel services Bible studies and fellowship opportunities
- Plan and facilitate engaging spiritual life activities and group programming
- Collaborate with internal teams and external partners to enhance client support services
- Maintain consistent client engagement including documentation and follow-ups
- Support clients during significant life events (hospital visits funerals etc. as needed)
- Develop and implement monthly activity calendars that promote well-being and connection
- Encourage participation social interaction and community involvement
- Participate in team meetings and contribute to a supportive team-based environment
- Promote a safe respectful environment by following organizational policies
- Maintain regular reliable attendance
What Were Looking For
Education & Experience:
- Bible college or seminary education preferred but not required
- Minimum of 3 years of related experience
- Experience in inner-city ministry human services or homeless services highly valued
Skills & Strengths
- Passion for serving others with dignity compassion and respect
- Ability to provide faith-based guidance and apply spiritual principles in real-life situations
- Strong communication skills including public speaking teaching and counseling
- Ability to work with diverse populations and perspectives
- Strong organizational and time management skills
- Ability to lead groups and facilitate meaningful discussions
- High emotional intelligence and a non-judgmental approach
- Client-focused mindset with excellent interpersonal skills
- Must be available to work day evening weekend and holiday shifts
- Valid NYS Drivers License (in compliance with policy)
- Ability to engage others in a warm compassionate and professional manner
- Demonstrates integrity professionalism and strong ethical standards
- Adherence to all organizational health and safety guidelines
Working at the Rescue Mission is a chance to have more than just a career. It is a chance to be part of a team that makes a difference every day. Our Mission and Values are practiced in our day-to-day actions throughout the organization. The Rescue Mission has been changing lives for more than 130 years with around the clock services providing help for today and hope for tomorrow.
We are proud to offer a competitive salary and excellent benefits Medical Dental Vision 401K Flexible Spending Accounts Paid Time off Group and Voluntary Life Short -Term Disability and more!
Required Experience:
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About Company
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