Chaplain - Villa Marie Cc-2022472

**About the Organization**:
Is contributing to a mission driven organization important to you? Do you prefer to be a part of an organization that takes its mission as the basis for all decision making? The mission of Covenant Care is to “continue the healing ministry of Jesus by serving with compassion, upholding the sacredness of life in all stages, and caring for the whole person - body, mind and soul.”

In fulfillment of this mission, Covenant Care actively participate in advancing the Covenant Strategic Plan that aspires to:
**Serve **- we will strengthen our mission and live our values to meet the needs of those we serve through excellence in care, an engaged team, and wise use of our resources;
**Transform and Grow** - We will transform the health system and grow through integration, innovation, and shared learnings to respond to the strengths and needs of our communities, especially those most vulnerable;
**And Contribute** - we will leverage our legacy to maximize the strategic contribution of Catholic health care.

Covenant Care is an organization that takes its mission to the heart of everything it does.

We believe that this is what makes our organization stand out in our approach. Our Employees are the key to how our residents feel about their homeyou have the ability to be a part of influencing the lives of all those that reside in our environments and create a caring and compassionate environment.

An Edmonton based Supportive Living Facility is hiring for the position of Chaplain.

**Position Summary**:
Covenant Care welcomes all who share a calling to serve those most in need.

We are called to continue the healing ministry of Jesus by serving with compassion, upholding the sacredness of life in all stages, and caring for the whole person
- body, mind and soul. The position of Chaplaine will commit to incorporate our mission, vision, and our values, which are Compassion, Collaboration, Respect, Social Justice, Integrity and Stewardship, and uphold our ethical traditions as foundational aspects in all actions and decision-making.

In accordance with the Covenant Care Mission, Vision, and Values, the Chaplain provides spiritual and emotional care for residents, their families and staff members. The Chaplain functions as an integrated member of the care team and provides spiritual leadership within the facility. The Chaplain provides spiritual care to people of all faiths, respectful of their unique journey and the interweaving of health, cultural, religious and/or spiritual traditions. The Chaplain encourages the development and integration of an individual’s own spiritual resources and promotes expressions of healthy spirituality. The Chaplain establishes supportive relationships with residents and faith community members to build a network of spiritual and religious resources for residents and families.

**Qualifications**:

- Sound theological/religious studies preparation with an undergraduate degree or equivalent obtained from a recognized theological college required
- Master's degree in Theology preferred
- Basic Supervised Pastoral Education (SPE)
- A minimum of two additional units of Advanced SPE with Clinical Pastoral Education (CPE) preferred. Training needs to be provided by an accredited Canadian Association for Spiritual Care training facility or its equivalent
- Willingness to seek Specialist standing with CASC or equivalent professional certification preferred
- Minimum of one year related ministry experience in a care setting required
- Demonstration of congruency between personal and professional ethics
- Required proof of completion of vaccination
- Ability to speak French an asset
- This position requires you to be vaccinated against COVID-19 and all other required communicable diseases under Covenant Care’s OHS policy

**PLEASE NOTE**:
Covenant Care offers a very competitive compensation and benefits package.

**Job Type**: Part-time
Part-time hours: 28 per week

**Benefits**:

- Dental care
- Life insurance
- Vision care

Schedule:

- 4 hour shift
- 8 hour shift
- Day shift
- Monday to Friday

Ability to commute/relocate:

- Red Deer, AB T4P 0G7: reliably commute or plan to relocate before starting work (required)

**Experience**:

- performing rites and rituals in your faith's tradition: 1 year (preferred)

Work Location: One location