Relief Chaplain - Toronto, Canada - The Salvation Army

The Salvation Army

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Toronto, Canada

2 weeks ago

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About The Salvation Army

Mission Statement

The Salvation Army exists to share the love of Jesus Christ, meet human needs and be a transforming influence in the communities of our world.

Vision Statement

We are an innovative partner, mobilized to share hope wherever there is hardship, building communities that are just and know the love of Jesus.

Core Values
The Salvation Army Canada and Bermuda has four core values:

Hope:
We give hope through the power of the gospel of Jesus Christ.

Service:
We reach out to support others without discrimination.

Dignity:
We respect and value each other, recognizing everyone's worth.

Stewardship:
We responsibly manage the resources entrusted to us.

To learn more about the work of The Salvation Army (TSA), check us out at: The Salvation Army - About Us.

About the Position

The Chaplain provides spiritual care to individuals in the continuum of chronic and palliative care at Toronto Grace Health Centre in accordance with The Salvation Army mission, values, and standards.

Reporting to the Director of Spiritual Care, the chaplain is responsible and accountable for providing spiritual care services utilizing professional and program standards that respect all faiths/spiritualities/cultures, within the scope of The Salvation Army mission.

KEY RESPONSIBILITIES:

Program and Service Responsibilities:

Provide spiritual and religious care to patients, families and staff on a multifaith, multicultural basis to meet the overall goals of spiritual and religious care as established by The Salvation Army.
In consultation with the Director of Spiritual Care, coordinate and facilitate programs to maintain delivery of SRC to patients, families and staff including personal visitation, chapel services, memorial services, etc.
Participate in the development of goals and objectives for spiritual care programs as well as evaluation process for continued improvement
Provide regular reports to Director of Spiritual Care.
Assist as needed in preparation of reviews, spiritual care literature, reports etc.
Ensure information is provided to patients, families, and staff regarding available spiritual and religious care.
Have knowledge of other faith groups' beliefs and practices and maintain a connection to community faith and spiritual group leaders for appropriate referrals and support of residents/staff & families as needed.
Provide support to patients, their families, and staff members on site and ensure availability for emergencies and/or "on call" as needed
Provide support to patients, their families and staff members in palliative and endoflife care.
Conduct/complete spiritual assessment of patients and develop/document a spiritual care plan.
Record required spiritual & religious care information as needed in appropriate healthcare record system.
Maintain patient confidentiality and respect the patient's right to privacy and freedom of choice
Maintain standards of The Salvation Army, Policies and Procedures of TGHC and Professional Practice Standards for spiritual care delivery.

Human Resources:

May assist in oversight of spiritual care volunteers, community clergy and outside groups as needed

Health and Safety:

Work in compliance with Provincial regulations and abide by Toronto Grace Health Centre's and The Salvation Army's health and safety policies and procedures.

QUALIFICATIONS AND EDUCATION REQUIREMENTS:

This position is held by an Officer appointed by The Salvation Army and/or if an Officer is unable to be appointed, a professional/qualified chaplain to be hired by The Salvation Army.

Note: If the Officer is appointed without having the professional education required, they shall enter the professional educational process as soon as possible. _
Theological/biblical training from an accredited university, theological school, or seminary.
Ordination or good standing in one's faith community
Extensive knowledge of Christian faith, sharing the same values as TSA
Spiritual care and/or pastoral counselling experience
Specialized training with a recognized chaplaincy or spiritual care education body (i.e. Spiritual & Religious Care Certificate from Booth University College or equivalent and/or minimum of 2 Units of Clinical Pastoral Education (i.e. CASC) and/or combination of education & experience that includes a minimum of 1 Unit of Clinical Pastoral Education.)

Experience and Skilled Knowledge Requirements

Minimum 1year experience in spiritual/religious care and/or equivalent experience
Additional education, training and experience in palliative care/hospice care an asset

PREFERRED SKILLS/CAPABILITIES:

Knowledge of and sensitivity to multifaith groups and practices
Maintain own professional and personal development through attendance and participation in continuous education programs, Inservices, workshops etc.
Adhere to all Toronto Grace Health