Community Care Chaplain - Metropolitan Ministries, Inc.

About Us:

• If you're looking for an opportunity to transform the lives of poor and homeless men, women, and children in your community, we may have a job for you.
• Since 1972, Metropolitan Ministries has been providing life-changing solutions for those who are homeless and at risk of becoming homeless in Tampa Bay.
• We are a grassroots, donor, and volunteer-fueled community nonprofit. At Metropolitan Ministries, we serve families in Hillsborough, Pinellas, Pasco, Polk and Hernando counties with compassion, practical help, and a willingness to make a huge difference.

What we offer:

Salary: $50,000-$55,000

Group health, vision, and dental coverage at affordable rates, along with family coverage if you choose to purchase it.

Preventative care is 100% covered (free) on all plans.

PTO is offered to full-time and part-time employees.

11 days of PTO and 10 paid holidays annually.

Option to participate in the 401K plan with employer match.

$15,000 in employee Life Insurance paid for by Metropolitan Ministries.

Employee Assistance Program

Option to participate in supplemental group insurance plans at affordable rates.

Tuition reimbursement program

Training and career development.

Discounted membership at the YMCA.

Job Functions:

The role of the Community Care Chaplain is to provide Metropolitan Ministries clients, staff, volunteers, and community utilizing a trauma-informed model of spiritual care.

This position requires competence to perform spiritual care functions as needed to support the spiritual and emotional health and wellbeing of those served. This position will help the Spiritual Care department maintain a web of support and connection for clients in Metropolitan Ministries' expanding residential and community programs, as well as supporting staff throughout all departments and programs.

Essential Responsibilities:

1. Collaborate with Director of Spiritual Care and spiritual care team to assess and address spiritual care needs across the organization, to create plan for addressing emergent and critical spiritual care needs, and to respond to critical incidents within the organization.
2. Conduct spiritual assessments with clients in any of our residential or community programs, identifying and tracking any goals, offering support, and connecting with community resources as appropriate. Track spiritual care visits, assessments, program/group attendance, and other Key Performance Indicators (KPIs). Input data into tracking systems and assist with team presentations on KPIs and spiritual care program development.
3. Work with spiritual care team on planning and leading worship for the Metropolitan Ministries community, including participating in worship service leadership and facilitation, sharing preaching responsibilities, and coordinating client and staff participation. Coordinate and maintain internal schedule to help facilitate worship and discipleship programming.
4. Provide support to staff in all departments on campuses and mobile teams in assigned county on a consistent basis to build relationships and offer support. Collaborate with spiritual care team on staff support groups and other programs.
5. Partner with Volunteer Services and Cross-Functional team reaching out to faith partners for support and assistance. Coordinate faith partner volunteer recruitment needs and scheduling with Volunteer Services and be willing to participate in local church and community events.
6. Provide prayer support for clients in Holiday Tent/Center and Outreach department, and coordinate Prayer Partners program with interns and volunteers. Coordinate with Volunteer Services to recruit, train, and schedule volunteers for Prayer Partners program.

Education and Experience:

• Bachelor's Degree
• Master of Divinity or equivalent
• 1 unit of Clinical Pastoral Education (CPE) required (4 preferred).
• Ordination, Endorsement or licensed for ministry in their community of faith.
• Previous work experience in pastoral care or chaplaincy required.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Word, Excel, Google documents, and virtual platforms.

Skill Requirements:

Must be able to communicate effectively in English; additional language (Spanish, Kreyol, ASL) skills highly preferred. Ability to recognize and support various pastoral/spiritual care issues. Must be dependable, demonstrate maturity and sensitivity to issues of faith, culture, and other sources of diversity, ability to organize work and attend to detail, and ability to handle job-related matters in a professional and diplomatic manner. Customer service, effective communication, and a positive, helpful attitude are necessary. Dedication to confidentiality and understanding of legal parameters required.

Physical Requirements:

Hearing and speaking ability which allows for effective oral communication of information; physical, emotional and spiritual stamina to handle job-related issues and stress.

Other:

Demonstrates a passion for the mission and vision of Metropolitan Ministries. Position requires 40 hours per week. Some evening and weekend availability necessary. Must demonstrate legal authorization to work in the United States. Must be able to communicate effectively in English. Must pass required background pre-employment screening.

All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, or status as a protected veteran.

We are committed to creating a diverse and welcoming workplace that includes partners with diverse backgrounds and experiences. We believe that enables us to better meet our mission and values while serving individuals throughout our local communities. People of color, women, LGBTQIA+, Veterans and persons with disabilities are encouraged to apply.

Qualified applicants with criminal histories will be considered for employment in a manner consistent with all federal state and local ordinances.

Metropolitan Ministries is committed to offering reasonable accommodation to job applicants with disabilities. If you need assistance or an accommodation due to a disability, please contact us at or via email at

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