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Join to apply for the Chaplain/Spiritual Care Specialist role at The Salvation Army in Canada About the Organization For more than 130 years, The Salvation Army has served people in need in communities across Canada and Bermuda. Building on its roots as a worldwide Christian church, each year it helps more than 2 million people by providing necessities such as food, clothing and shelter. In addition, it supports people experiencing unemployment, addiction and family challenges, continually adapting and innovating to meet emerging needs and living out its mission, vision and values of hope, service, dignity and stewardship. As a faithand valuesbased organization, it hires and serves people of all backgrounds and walks of lifethere is a place for everyone to belong. Mission Statement The Salvation Army exists to share the love of Jesus Christ, meet human needs and be a transforming influence in the communities of our world. Job Description The Chaplain provides spiritual care and pastoral support at the Kate Booth House and Esthers Place, helping to create a safe and supportive environment grounded in the unconditional love of God for women and their children who are at risk of violence. These programs support women of different religions and backgrounds as they rebuild their lives and pursue spiritual, emotional and physical wellness. The Chaplain coordinates chaplaincy services and fosters a compassionate, faithbased atmosphere that responds to the diverse spiritual needs of residents and staff. Responsibilities Provide a holistic, faithbased spiritual atmosphere serving the needs of the facility. Plan and conduct chapel services, Bible discussion groups and additional Christian/pastoral programming as required by the spiritual needs of residents and staff. Provide oneonone spiritual counseling to residents, helping them explore and address spiritual concerns, questions and challenges. Offer spiritual support and counseling to staff members who may experience emotional challenges in their work, fostering a culture of care and wellbeing among the team. Pray with staff and residents upon request or when opportunity permits. Participate as an active member of the case management team, promoting spiritual care plans for residents. Contribute to the development, maintenance and oversight of the spiritual care program. Provide emergency spiritual assistance, crisis intervention and debriefing when necessary. Organize and lead workshops or educational sessions on spiritual topics such as mindfulness, meditation, prayer and the connection between spirituality and mental health. Solicit feedback from clients and staff to assess the effectiveness of services and adjust as needed to enhance impact. Provide resources and encouragement for residents transitioning out of KBH or EP to support their continued spiritual growth in the community. Develop and maintain formal relationships with local churches; interact and collaborate with community partners and parachurch organizations to promote and expand spiritual care programs. Liaise with multifaith community leaders and groups as required to meet the diverse spiritual and religious needs of clients. Perform spiritual care intakes and assessments for clients to ensure their needs are met promptly. Assess clients spiritual needs and assist in using faith to cope with loss, trauma and stress. Maintain strict confidentiality of information regarding both clients and staff. Foster positive relationships with staff members and offer chaplaincy as requested. Assist in daytoday operations such as meal preparation, cleaning, making beds and childminding when shortstafed. Actively participate as a member of the KBH leadership team, engaging in overall operational issues and promoting spiritual care perspectives. Participate in the rotation of the oncall afterhours phone to support the residential team. Work with the leadership team to ensure programs align with the spiritual mission of The Salvation Army. Deliver training for staff upon the approval of the Executive Director. Facilitate spiritual carefocused sessions as part of quarterly allteam meetings. Participate in internal and external committees upon supervisors request and approval. Know and act in accordance with the security procedures of KBH and The Salvation Army to ensure safety and confidentiality. Perform other duties as assigned. Develop and implement a program plan, participating in strategic planning. Maintain compliance with and develop processes as per Accreditation standards. Develop and implement spiritual and religious care policies and procedures. Evaluate program effectiveness on an ongoing basis and use creativity in developing, adapting and expanding programs and approaches. Support the preparation of the spiritual and religious care budget. Maintain pertinent records and ensure all documentation is accurate and complete. Keep uptodate and accurate client case notes, respecting confidentiality. Maintain accurate records of appointments, workshops, worship services and Bible studies, tracking progress and outcomes. Manage spiritual care budget and resources effectively. Prepare and submit reports, proposals, program evaluations and/or business plans as requested. Relationship Management Governance: None Internal: Residents and their children; KBH staff External: Works with external agencies Managerial/Technical Leadership Responsibilities Reports directly to: KBH Executive Director No direct reports Provides functional advice on a regular basis Financial and Materials Management Regular responsibility for minor financial matters and wise use of own resources. May be authorized to handle small amounts of cash. Little input to annual budget or revenue projections. Monitors Spiritual Care budget in consultation with the Executive Director. Working Conditions Office setting, activity rooms and occasional oneonone meetings outside the facility. Kate Booth House transitional housing and Esthers Place SecondStage Housing program. May encounter individuals who exhibit abusive and aggressive behaviours. Some travel may be required for delivering training and professional development. Education and Experience Qualifications Must possess education and certification in Chaplaincy, Divinity, Theology, Pastoral Counseling, Spiritual Care or a related field of at least two academic years. Experience and Skilled Knowledge Requirements At least 1 year of experience providing spiritual care, counseling or guidance to women dealing with domestic violence, homelessness or related crises. Previous experience working in a residential setting is an advantage. Skills and Capabilities Knowledge of professional requirements for chaplaincy. Demonstrates compassion and respect for residents and staff. Attention to detail, strong problemsolving and analytical skills. Demonstrates a strong understanding and practice of integrity, confidentiality, and professional ethics. Understanding of the impact of trauma on womens spiritual wellbeing. Understanding of the impacts of domestic violence and abuse on women and children. Strong interpersonal skills, empathy and the ability to connect with diverse spiritual backgrounds. Knowledge of various spiritual and religious practices, rituals and traditions. Ability to work collaboratively with a multidisciplinary team. Excellent verbal and written communication and interpersonal skills. Strong understanding of traumainformed care and strengthsbased goal setting. Knowledge of multifaith issues and ability to assess religious and spiritual needs. Genuine willingness to provide compassionate care and support to women of different religions, faiths, beliefs and cultures. Strong leadership qualities and problemsolving skills. Valid BC drivers licence preferred. First Aid and CPR certificates. Criminal Record Check for working with children and/or vulnerable adults. Must be willing to commit to following Kate Booth House Philosophy, Policies and Practices, and to work as an integrated member of a closeknit community of staff and residents. Compensation The target hiring range for this position is $26.35 to $32.94 per hour with a maximum of $39.53 per hour. Placement in the salary range will be based on factors such as market conditions, internal equity, and candidate experience, skills, and qualifications relevant to the role. The Salvation Army will provide reasonable accommodation upon request. Please email if you have a need for any accommodation and we will be pleased to discuss this with you. #J-18808-Ljbffr