Duty Chaplain - Milton, Canada - Ministry of the Solicitor General

Ministry of the Solicitor General

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Milton, Canada

1 week ago

Posted by:

Sophia Lee

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Description

The Maplehurst Correctional Complex seeks a Duty Chaplain to provide spiritual and religious care and support to inmates as well as maintain a comprehensive multicultural chaplaincy program for inmates, their families, and staff.

If you are a spiritual leader who is interested in cultivating a worshipping community within an institution, consider this unique and dynamic opportunity

The Ministry of the Solicitor General offers a comprehensive and competitive compensation package including:

A defined benefit pension package plan
Maternity and parental leave topup benefits
A comprehensive health and dental plan
Life and disability insurance
A progressive work environment that promotes work/life balance
Flexible learning and developmental opportunities including online, training and mentorship programs
Opportunities for career advancement and specialization through a wide range of career fields

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?: In this role, you will:

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 resources
Partner with local faith communities to establish programs to help inmates reintegrate into the community
Represent chaplaincy on institution committees
Collaborate with a multidisciplinary team made up of Correctional Officers, Sergeants, Nurses, Mental Health Nurses, Social Workers, Psychiatrists, Psychologists, and other professional staff

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 applied knowledge of various faith groups, multidenominational groups, as well as religious beliefs and practices, normally acquired through a combination of university, theological school and professional experience
You can work collaboratively with various faith groups
You have a good understanding of the criminal justice system as well as correctional institutions

Communication, Interpersonal and Counselling Skills:

You can interact with inmates, families and staff
You have strong counselling skills to address issues with inmates and families

Organizational and Supervisory Skills:

You can plan, organize, implement and evaluate spiritual care programs and religious services
You can provide guidance and/or training to volunteers, students and other spiritual and religious visitors

Analytical and Judgement Skills:

You can identify and resolve issues
You can work within the legislation framework to balance confidentiality, and the need to maintain security and the safety of staff and inmates

Additional Information:

Address:

1 English Permanent, 661 Martin St, Milton, Central Region, Vulnerable Sector Check, Credit History Check, Local Police Databases Search, PIP/NICHE/RMS

Compensation Group:

Ontario Public Service Employees Union
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Posted on:
Friday, May 10, 2024
Note:

Required security screening checks along with your written consent, will be sent to the Transition and Security Office (TSO), Corporate Talent Programs Branch, Talent and Leadership Division to evaluate the results.

If applicable, the TSO, with your written consent, will request and obtain any additional employment screening checks that were not obtained directly by you.

A record under the Criminal Code and/or other federal offence record(s) does not automatically mean you will be ineligible for the position.

The employment screening check(s) will only be reviewed and evaluated by the TSO for the purpose of making a security clearance decision.

The details of an individual's employment screening check(s) will be considered in specific relation to the duties and responsibilities of the position being fill