Chaplain

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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