Chaplain - Richmond, Canada - The Salvation Army

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The Salvation Army
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Richmond, Canada

3 weeks ago

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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.


Hours:


  • Regular, Full Time
  • 30 hours per week
  • 4 days a week (shift timing and exact days to be determined)
  • 1 Vacancy

KEY RESPONSIBILITIES:


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.

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.

QUALIFICATIONS AND EDUCATION REQUIREMENTS:


  • Completion of a formal postsecondary/college program of two academic years
  • Theological or Biblical training from an accredited university, theological school, or seminary.
  • 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.) Preferred.
  • Training/Certification in Addictions and/or Mental Health issues would be an asset.
  • Current Certification in First Aid/CPR.
  • Certification in Non-Violent Crisis Intervention, or willingness to be trained.


  • WHMIS 201

  • Certification in FOODSAFE Level
  • Universal precautions.
  • Alternative combination of education and experience might be considered.

Experience:


  • Minimum 1year experience in spiritual/religious care and/or equivalent experience.
  • Experience working with marginalized people, including people recovering from addictions, and experiencing mental health issues.
  • Proficient in Microsoft Office; Word, Outlook, Excel, and PowerPoint.

Competencies and Attributes:


  • A primary commitment to Jesus Christ and a passion to minister to persons of diverse cultures and backgrounds.
  • Ordination or good standing in one's faith community.
  • Knowledge of and sensitivity to multifaith groups and practices.
  • An understanding of Salvation Army Social Services programs.
  • Ability to interact individually and facilitate groups, including support groups.
  • Maintain ow
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