Chaplain - Richmond, Canada - The Salvation Army Belkin House

The Salvation Army Belkin House

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Richmond, Canada

3 weeks ago

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Description

The Salvation Army British Columbia

POSITION:
Chaplain (Regular, Full-time)

FACILITY :
Richmond House Emergency Shelter

LOCATION:
Richmond BC

Job No. 001

POSITION PURPOSE SUMMARY:

The Chaplain will provide intentional, directed, spiritual care for residents. The position will organize and facilitate spiritual formation and spirituality-based classes and groups, including Christian programing.

The Chaplain will provide Christian leadership in planning, directing, coordinating assist with residents and staff with a range of duties as assigned.

RESPONSIBILITIES (includes but not limited to the following)

1. Chaplaincy

Prays with and or leads people to faith in Jesus Christ as opportunity permits.
Plans and conducts creative worship services, pastoral care programs, and Bible studies for residents as applicable.
Provides oneonone spiritual counsel/ care.
Facilitates spiritual programs and or groups that assist residents in their relationship with themselves, their higher power, others and creation; as applicable.
Assists residents towards achieving personal and spiritual wellbeing.
Works as a team member with the institution's administrative and other Chaplains within Belkin Communities of Hope in corporate problemsolving for the benefit of the program and individuals; and can act as a member of a case management team at Richmond House.
Communicates in an empathetic and influential manner with residents, families, staff and community agencies; maintains written records / logs of activities (including chaplain's log and statistical information)
Recruits, interviews, trains, orients, documents, and monitors all chaplaincy volunteers, coordinating their involvement in program delivery.
Develops and maintains involvement of Christian groups with weekly spiritual activities, special events and workshops.
Knows and acts in accordance with security procedures of the institution to ensure safety and confidentiality of information.
Reviews safety, physical décor and setup of chapel or spiritual care areas.
Liaises with different ministry units of The Salvation Army or with other stakeholders.
Supports planning and coordination of inhouse programs and its activities.
Assists as needed in preparation of reviews, spiritual care literature, reports etc.
Participates in the development of goals and objectives for spiritual care programs as well as evaluation process for continued improvement.
Ensures information is provided regarding available spiritual and religious care.
Has 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.
Performs other duties as assigned.

2. Admin/ Community Support

Responds to all Resident inquiries within the framework of Centre Policies & Procedures.
Answers telephone and refers calls to the appropriate person(s) if needed.
Admits visitors to the Centre according to guidelines.
Participates in scheduled staff and case management meetings as required and provide input and information on assigned client progress.
Initial response to emergencies such as fire alarm, or other situations.
Responds and assists residents at times of physical/mental/emotional crises.
Performs other workrelated duties as assigned.

CRITICAL RELATIONSHIP MANAGEMENT

Oral and written communication between this position and other team members on shift and across all shifts is a significant priority in this position.

Those team members include, but are not limited to:

Governance Boards and Councils:
None

Internal:

Shelter Manager
Case Workers
Shelter Workers
Maintenance Supervisor and Janitorial Staff
Belkin Communities of Hope Chaplaincy Manager and Team

External:

Richmond House Residents
Stakeholders in the community

MANAGERIAL/TECHNICAL LEADERSHIP RESPONSIBILITY:

Reports directly to: Shelter Manager
Direct reports for this position: none.

FINANCIAL AND MATERIALS MANAGEMENT:

Minimal material responsibilities.
Regular responsibility for minor financial matters and for wise use of own resources.
May be authorized to handle small amounts of cash.
Little input to annual budget or revenue projections.

WORKING CONDITIONS:

Duties require the employee to work in Richmond House a 45 bed male and female shelter. Residence located at 12040 Horseshoe Way, Richmond.
Responsibilities will involve working from a designated workstation, but will also involve movement through the residential areas, and general building.

The above responsibilities must be performed in keeping with The Salvation Army's Mission, Vision and Values, in a professional manner, upholding our code of conduct.

EDUCATION AND EXPERIENCE QUALIFICATIONS: