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 one-on-one 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 problem-solving 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 set-up of chapel or spiritual care areas.
- Liaises with different ministry units of The Salvation Army or with other stakeholders.
- Supports planning and coordination of in-house 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 work-related duties as assigned.

**QUALIFICATIONS AND EDUCATION REQUIREMENTS**:

- Completion of a formal post-secondary/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 2015
- Certification in FOODSAFE Level 1.
- Universal precautions.
- Alternative combination of education and experience might be considered.

**Experience**:

- Minimum 1-year 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