Ministry Chaplain chez Christian Care Ministry

The range for this role is $51,000 - $72,000

Actual base pay will be determined based on a successful candidate's work location, skills/abilities, experience, and education.

Interested applicants must be willing and able to work onsite full time in our Melbourne, FL office.   

The Mission

At Christian Care Ministry we believe that Christians can, and should, share in one another’s burdens. Through the use of Medi-Share®, a healthcare sharing ministry for Christians, we cultivate that belief. To that end, our Mission Statement is as follows: Connecting people to a Christ-centered community wellness experience based on faith, prayer, and personal responsibility.

The Team

Everyone at Christian Care Ministry is in agreement with our Statement of Faith, which outlines our core beliefs. Although we aren’t perfect people, we are serving our perfect God and our Members to the best of our ability.

The Job

This is a unique opportunity to be a marketplace chaplain, within a Christian organization! The chaplain will support Christian Care Ministry’s (CCM) employees in their spiritual growth, providing spiritual care and comfort to employees - primarily through confidential communications. The chaplain also facilitates Bible studies, book studies, and prayer groups that any employee can take part in during the work week. This position requires a seasoned, solid foundation in God’s Word with a desire to reach, teach, and demonstrate the love of Jesus. The Chaplain is to be emotionally and spiritually mature, and able to share God’s hope and comfort in the midst of challenging situations. 

Essential Job Duties & Responsibilities

• Actively aid, model, and enhance CCM’s ministry culture with an emphasis on earning and establishing trust with employees
• Provide spiritual guidance and encouragement to CCM employees
• Maintain office hours during which all employees (onsite & remote) may connect with the Chaplain to discuss, in confidence, spiritual issues of concern 
• Develop, lead, and maintain small and large group devotionals and Bible study sessions
• Provide assistance, leadership, and shepherding to CCM employees in the form of spiritual care, support, and prayer
• Offer work-related support and provide local resources and Employee Assistance Program (EAP) resources or pastoral or professional counseling, as needed or requested
• Exercise a spirit of humility, be approachable, and be prepared to mentor and disciple in a way that does not hinder a mentee’s progress
• Provide prayer and spiritual support to CCM’s Medi-Share® program members upon request
• Assist in weekly Chapel services as needed
• Develop community ministry relationships to help CCM employees partner and serve at organizations and ministries through CCM's Missions & Volunteer PTO opportunities
• Demonstrate spiritual maturity and ability to lead devotionals and prayer on an individual basis, in small groups, and virtual settings
• Write and submit blog posts and/or record short video presentations for CCM’s Communications department on a scheduled basis
• Maintain any and all records in a manner that protects CCM employees and their communications with the Chaplain from accidental disclosure
• Recommend and assist the development of tools and offerings that serve the spiritual needs of CCM employees
• Participate in New Employee Orientation, compliance, and on-going training upon request
• Maintain integrity of work hours, availability, and recorded statistics
• Contribute to the exercise and expression of Christian Care Ministry’s Christian beliefs
• Perform all other duties as assigned

Spiritual, Professional, & Ethical Conduct

• Confidentiality is essential in this role. Except as may be required by law or for protection and safety of third-persons, the Chaplain shall not divulge the identities of the employees who confer with the Chaplain seeking spiritual comfort and discipleship, without the consent of the employee. Information shared with the Chaplain in a confidential setting must not be disclosed to anyone at CCM without the express permission of the employee(s) communicating with the Chaplain. The Chaplain is a confidential resource for CCM employees; however, behaves as a mandatory reporter for abuse issues related to children or at-risk adults, and issues required by company policy
• The Chaplain is not a general agent of CCM nor is authorized to receive notices of any kind (i.e. harassment or misconduct) or to accept services of process, on behalf of CCM
• Reporting will include numbers of employees consulting a chaplain, study or spiritual development session attendance numbers, but no identifying information
• The Chaplain should maintain an active role with a local church in order to maintain balanced judgment and personal growth
• The Chaplain must report immediately to the Human Resources Department any complaint of unethical conduct made against the Chaplain in any context
• Engage in on-going training for Chaplains certification, renewal, and learn the limits of appropriate interactions and confidentiality under the law

Essential Skills & Abilities

• Advanced Microsoft Office Suite or compatible skills with the desire and aptitude to learn additional skills is a must
• Demonstrated ability to provide spiritual comfort and discipleship
• Demonstrate all basic Chaplaincy skills, such as awareness of the Chaplain’s own cultural values, beliefs, assumptions and biases; and ability to reach and include persons of different cultural and ethnic backgrounds
• Demonstrate personal and professional maturity with ability to exercise good judgment and make ethical decisions
• Demonstrated ability to be a spiritual, inspirational, biblical, and collaborative leader adept at leading through influence
• Effective communicator both in writing and verbally
• Ability to build solid cross-functional relationships
• Ability to coach people and give constructive feedback and follow through

Core Competencies/Demonstrable Behaviors

• Collaborates – builds partnerships and works collaboratively with others to meet objectives. This role requires a high level of internal customer interaction to meet objectives
• Manages Conflict – handles conflict situations effectively
• Interpersonal Savvy – relates openly and comfortably with a diverse group of people. Must be able to communicate effectively and build engagement across all audiences
• Situational Adaptability – adapting approach and demeanor in real time to match the shifting demands of different situations
• Courage – ability to have tough conversations and deliver accurate advice and decisions regardless of risk or potential criticism
• Balances Stakeholders – anticipating and balancing the needs of multiple stakeholders
• Humble – demonstrates Christ-Centered humility by honoring others, accepting feedback, and prioritizing collective success over individual recognition
• Hungry – exhibits initiative, perseverance, and commitment to serving God through excellence. Demonstrates passion for personal and organizational growth while diligently advancing the mission of Christian Care Ministry
• Smart – shows relational and emotional intelligence, communicating effectively, collaborating harmoniously, and reading social cues with grace and discernment

Education and/or Experience

• Bachelor’s degree in Biblical studies, Theology, Counseling, or closely related field with 4-6 years’ of ministry or pastoral counseling, spiritual and/or mentoring leadership, with a demonstrated ability to faithfully teach the Word of God required
• Licensed or certified by a nationally or internationally-recognized Chaplain credentialing organization is required within 6 months of employment acceptance.

Supervisory Responsibilities

• This job does not directly supervise other employees, but is responsible for supervising the work of study group leaders, prayer groups, etc.

Incentives & Benefits

We work hard to serve our Medi-Share Members, but know we can only do that if we invest in our employees professionally, financially, physically, socially, and spiritually. We purposefully invest in our employees so that our employees can invest in others.

For full-time employees working 30 hours or more, some of our benefits include, but are not limited to:

•    100% paid Medical for employees/99% for family
•    Generous employer Health Savings Account (HSA) contributions
•    Employer-paid Life Insurance (3x salary) and Long-term Disability Insurance
•    6 weeks of paid parental leave (for both mom and dad)
•    Dental - two plans to choose from
•    Vision
•    Short-term Disability
•    Accident, Critical Illness, Hospital Indemnity
•    401(k) – up to 4% match on ROTH or Traditional contributions
•    Generous paid-time off and 11 paid holidays
•    Wellness plan including Financial, Occupational, Mental/Spiritual, and Physical health incentives up to $50/mo 
•    Employee Assistance Program including no cost, in-person mental health visits and employee discounts
•    Monetary Anniversary Awards Program
•    Monetary Birthday Awards

Minimum Age Requirement: Due to the nature of the responsibilities associated with this position—including independent decision-making, access to confidential information, and potential exposure to regulated environments—candidates must be at least 18 years of age at the time of hire. This requirement is in accordance with applicable federal and state labor laws and is intended to ensure compliance with workplace safety and legal standards.