Chaplain at Tyson Foods, Inc. in Vernon, Texas

Job Description:

Job Details:




Job Purpose/Summary:



Tyson Chaplains provide compassionate, spiritual care that explores Team Members' diverse belief and value systems, honors their experiences, and empowers them with resources to enhance function and well-being.



Essential Duties and Responsibilities:

• Provide spiritual and emotional guidance to Team Members and their immediate families while respecting people's unique beliefs, values, and experiences


• Maintain a judgment-free presence, inclusive of all faiths, sexual orientations, and ethnicities


• Counsel distressed and bereaved individuals and families while providing helpful strategies for understanding and healing


• Respond to critical incident situations where Team Members or their families have been traumatized


• Maintain confidentiality in all chaplain conversations except for those that reveal risk of injury to self, others, or the business


• Collaborate with HR leadership and the chaplain services' team to offer educational and social service opportunities that help stabilize Team Members' personal lives


• Make hospital and home visits to Team Members and immediate family members


• Provide appropriate chaplain presence at memorials and/or funerals of Team Members


• Cultivate and maintain a network of referral resources through community partnerships and service providers that can assist in serving the various needs of Team Members


• Write articles and/or provide presentations consistent with personal education, experience, and training, as requested by HR or chaplain services leadership


• Serve as an advisor to management on matters of religion, morals/ethics, and Team Member morale and pulse


• Maintain moral and ethical character and conduct that is above reproach and protects the reputational integrity of the company and chaplaincy program


• Keep accurate records of contacts and write required reports assisting leadership in identifying and assessing thematic risks

Requirements:




Education/Certifications:

• Minimum requirement Bachelor's degree; Master's degree preferred*


• Four units of clinical pastoral education (or the willingness to complete four units within two years of employment)


• Clergy endorsement


• Chaplain board certification preferred

• Experience: Three to five years of chaplain experience in a culturally diverse and faith inclusive context is preferred.


• Computer Skills: Basic computer and video conferencing skills to include MS Office programs.


• Communication Skills: Chaplains must possess English language proficiency - speaking, reading, and writing. Bilingual skills are preferred.


• Special Skills: Basic case management and mental health assessment skills preferred.


• Supervisory: NA


• Travel: 1-2 weeks annually


• Misc: Must have reliable transportation to and from plant facilities and other locations requesting chaplaincy support (hospitals, hospices, funeral homes, etc.).


• [Note: Official documentation of degree completion from a CHEA accredited (or international equivalent) institution in a content area relevant to chaplaincy acceptable concentrations would include applicable theological and human science degrees.]

Relocation Assistance Eligible:

Yes



Work Shift:



1ST SHIFT (United States of America)


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Tyson is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action Employer. All qualified applicants will be considered without regard to race, national origin, color, religion, age, genetics, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, disability or veteran status.


We provide our team members and their families with paid time off; 401(k) plans; affordable health, life, dental, vision and prescription drug benefits; and more.



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