Indigenous Spiritual Care Provider

**Position Details**:
**Posting #**: 31765
**Department**:Spiritual Care
**Employee Type**:Temporary, Part Time
**If Temporary, Number of Weeks**:52 weeks
**Union**:Non-Union
**Openings Remaining**:1

**Schedule**:
**Work Days**: Monday to Friday
**Time of Day**: Days
**Shift**: 7.5 hour
**This position may be scheduled at any of the following sites**: Charlton Campus (Hamilton Downtown), West 5th Campus (Hamilton Mountain)

**Application Dates**:
**Opening Date**: 10/07/2025
**Closing Date**: 17/07/2025 Applications must be received online by 12:00 midnight on the Closing Date

**Position Description**:
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To provide holistic support to patients, families, staff and volunteers by embedding Indigenous spiritual practices into the delivery of care. This role will be fulfilled by a highly qualified Indigenous Spiritual Care and Counselling Professional, who is recognized and verified by their community. As a member of the Spiritual Care Team, connected to the Indigenous Health Team, they will collaborate with colleagues of diverse backgrounds, bringing their unique gifts to support the whole person
- spiritually, physically, emotionally, psychologically, mentally, and socially.

**QUALIFICATIONS**:

- Indigenous Social Service Worker Diploma, or Indigenous Spiritual and Pastoral Care Diploma is preferred
- Bachelor of Arts in Indigenous Studies, Indigenous Social Work, or Indigenous Health Studies an asset
- Master of Arts in Spiritual Care, Divinity, Psychospiritual Studies, Religious Studies, Indigenous Studies, Psychotherapy or an equivalent graduate study in a theological field is an asset
- Must be recognized by their Indigenous community as a legitimate provider of spiritual care and guidance, with community-based affirmation
- Certified with the Canadian Association for Spiritual Care (CASC) is preferred
- Member of College of Registered Psychotherapists of Ontario (CRPO) an asset
- Minimum one year experience working with and/or living in Indigenous communities, with an understanding of community-led approaches and culturally grounded practices
- Proven experience engaging with Indigenous communities with sensitivity to the diversity of Nation-based perspectives
- CPI - Crisis Prevention Training (or successful completion as part of clinical orientation) is required
- Demonstrated knowledge, sensitivity and expertise in the care of seniors and their families
- Gentle Persuasive Approach training is preferred
- Awareness and training in Intergenerational trauma-informed approaches to care and communication
- Additional training and experience regarding therapeutic interventions, especially in mental health, is preferred, including:

- Counselling skills and experience with diverse family systems
- Demonstrated ability to develop therapeutic rapport with a wide range of clients
- Understanding and ability to contribute to collaborative patient care planning, implementation and evaluation of individualized plans of care
- Knowledge of theories and concepts of behavioural science
- Ability to assess risk and safety factors in a therapeutic environment and implement appropriate car
- Willingness and ability to continue to enhance professional competence and knowledge
- Must have knowledge and integrates psychological and spiritual and cultural frameworks and engages in evidence-informed professional practice supported by traditional knowledge systems and ways of knowing as well as current research where applicable.
- Advocates for excellent, equitable care, and demonstrates accountability to clients, the public, spiritual and cultural communities, employers and relevant regulatory and professional organizations in all professional relationships
- Has professional skills and utilizes a comprehensive skill set for the purpose of engaging in therapeutic relationships with individuals, groups, communities and organizations with attention to the spiritual and the sacred in each encounter.

**RESPONSIBILITIES**:

- Adheres to the Canadian Association for Spiritual Care (CASC) or the College of Registered Psychotherapists of Ontario (CRPO) or another regulatory body for professional practice accountability if applicable
- Conducts spiritual and/or ceremonial needs assessments and plans of care, that sensitively encounter the patient, their family, and care team, facilitating healthy relationships as an engagement strategy in their healing process
- Coordinates and provides services and ceremonies of celebration, commemoration or memorial, respecting recipients' spiritual and faith-based beliefs and practices
- Ensures that patients and families have access to Traditional Medicines and Medicine Peoples during celebrations, commemorations, memorial services, and other times as needed
- Actively engage with Indigenous communities served by attending cultural and community events, building trust through consistent presence, and fostering respectful relationship grounded in cultural understanding and rapport
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