Chaplain (Regular - Part Time) - London, Canada - Ministry of the Solicitor General

Ministry of the Solicitor General

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London, Canada

9 hours ago

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Sophia Lee

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Part time

Description

Consider Your Next Career with the Ministry of the Solicitor General, Ontario Public Service

We are currently seeking a Chaplain to provide spiritual and religious care and support to inmates at the Elgin-Middlesex Detention Centre.

This role will involve responsibility for maintaining a comprehensive, multi-faith chaplaincy program for inmates, their families, and staff.

Please note this position is regular, part time at 18.13 hours per week.

The Ontario Public Service (OPS) is committed to being an employer of first choice, creating a positive and inclusive work environment.

We offer:

A defined benefit pension plan
Maternity and parental leave topup benefits which includes adoptive parents
Comprehensive Health Plan
Life and Disability insurance
Flexible work arrangements
Collegial and professional work culture
Career growth and development opportunities across multiple business areas
We provide onthejob training to support your success in the role.

The OPS has been recognized as a top employer.

We are proud to have been acknowledged as one of:

Canada's Top 100 Employers
Canada's Best Diversity Employers
Greater Toronto's Top Employers
Canada's Greenest Employers
Canada's Top Employers for Young People

OPS Commitment to Diversity, Inclusion, Accessibility, and Anti-Racism: We are committed to build a workforce that reflects the communities we serve and to promote a diverse, anti-racist, inclusive, accessible, merit-based, respectful and equitable workplace.

Visit the

OPS Anti-Racism Policy and the

OPS Diversity and Inclusion Blueprint pages to learn more about the OPS commitment to advance racial equity, accessibility, diversity, and inclusion in the public service.

We offer employment accommodation across the recruitment process and all aspects of employment consistent with the requirements of Ontario's

Human Rights Code. Refer to the "How to apply" section if you require a disability-related accommodation.

What can I expect to do in this role?:

Provide comprehensive religious services and spiritual care programs to inmates, their families, and staff
Coordinate and monitor a busy and involved multifaith program
Create new programs and coordinate spiritual activities
Build relationships and partnerships with community groups
Partner with local faith communities to establish programs to help inmates reintegrate into the community
Represent chaplaincy on institutional committees
Collaborate with a multidisciplinary team made up of correctional staff, the healthcare department, and other professional staff
Other duties as required

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How do I qualify?:

Mandatory:

You possess endorsement from a recognized Spiritual, Religious, Creed or Faith Group or Organization.

Note:
An endorsement may be an ordination or a letter of recommendation from a recognized Spiritual, Religious, Creed or Faith Group or Organization

Specialized Knowledge and Experience:

You have experience providing spiritual care programs and services within an institutional setting (such as health care, military, corrections, education, residential care, etc.)
You have applied knowledge of various faith groups, multidenominational groups, as well as religious beliefs and practices, which may be acquired through a combination of university, theological school, certification program, and/or professional experience
You have experience working collaboratively with various faith groups

Communication, Interpersonal and Counselling Skills:

You can interact effectively with inmates, families, staff, and volunteers
You have strong counselling skills to assist inmates and their families through issues and crisis

Organizational and Supervisory Skills:

You are able to plan, organize, implement and evaluate spiritual care programs and religious services
You have supervisory and coordination experience in order provide guidance, orientation, and training to volunteers, students and other spiritual and religious visitors

Other Skills:

You have analytical skills and good judgement to identify and resolve issues
You are able to work within the legislative framework, balancing confidentiality and the need to maintain the safety and security of staff and inmates
You have general understanding of the criminal justice system and correctional institutions in order to develop spiritual programming that meet inmate needs

Additional Information:

Address:

1 Permanent Regular PartTime, 711 Exeter Rd, London, West Region, Vulnerable Sector Check, Credit History Check, Local Police Databases Search, PIP/NICHE/RMS

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