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Job Title


Spiritual Care Coordinator


Company : Ruth & Naomi's Mission


Location : Chilliwack,


Created : 2026-01-29


Job Type : Full Time


Job Description

Spiritual Care Coordinator About Ruth & Naomis Mission Ruth & Naomis Mission has been serving the Chilliwack community for over 20 years. What began as handing out sandwiches in downtown Chilliwack has grown into a multi-site organization with over 100 staff, providing shelter, meals, and recovery programming to hundreds of individuals each day. We are a Christian faith-based organization committed to walking alongside people on their journey of recovery and transformation, demonstrating the love of Jesus in practical and relational ways. The Opportunity We are seeking a Spiritual Care Coordinator to provide leadership and support for Christian spiritual care across our shelters and recovery programs. This role plays a vital part in fostering holistic care by addressing the spiritual needs of participants, staff, and volunteers while upholding our Christian values in a compassionate, inclusive, and respectful manner. Lived experience is considered a strong asset. Key Responsibilities Provide direct spiritual support, guidance, and care to participants, staff, and volunteers Coordinate chaplaincy services, including scheduling, training, and program delivery Plan and coordinate chapels and Recovery Church programming Recruit, train, and support volunteers engaged in spiritual care initiatives Build and maintain partnerships with local churches, faith communities, and spiritual leaders Deliver spiritual training opportunities for staff and volunteers Integrate Christian principles into programming while respecting individual beliefs and dignity Collaborate with internal teams to identify spiritual care needs and opportunities Maintain accurate records and reporting related to spiritual care and volunteer engagement Work collaboratively with the Development team on external events, including (but not limited to) the Not Forgotten Memorial What You Bring Education & Experience Grade 12 or equivalent required Post-secondary education in Theology, Divinity, Chaplaincy, Spiritual Care, Pastoral Counselling, or a related field is preferred Certification or formal training in Chaplaincy, Spiritual Care, or Pastoral Counselling is an asset Minimum 1 year of experience providing spiritual care, counselling, or guidance (experience in shelters, recovery, or social services is an asset) Skills & Attributes Strong interpersonal, counselling, and communication skills Ability to build trust and work collaboratively with diverse groups Compassionate, empathetic, and integrity-driven Self-motivated, adaptable, and comfortable working independently and as part of a team Faith Requirement A strong and growing relationship with Jesus Christ Willingness to sign and uphold Ruth & Naomis Mission Statement of Faith Commitment to living out Christian values in daily work and interactions Compensation & Benefits Wage Band: $65,000$72,000, dependent on experience Employer-paid extended health benefits after probation RRSP matching program after probation Education and training opportunities Meaningful work in a mission-driven, supportive environment Work Environment Full-time, in-office position, MondayFriday, 8:00am4:00pm (additional hours as required) Standing and/or sitting required while working at a desk or computer Travel between Ruth & Naomis locations in Chilliwack required Our Values Grace: We believe in second chances Hope: We wont give up People: We see the value in everyone Partnership: We walk together Curiosity: We are eager to learn Trust: We do what we say we will #J-18808-Ljbffr