Who We Are
For more than 130 years, The Salvation Army has served people in need in communities across Canada and Bermuda. Building on our roots as a world-wide Christian church, each year we help more than 2 million people, providing necessities such as food, clothing and shelter. In addition, we support people experiencing unemployment, addiction and family challenges. We continually adapt and innovate to meet emerging needs and live out our mission, vision and values of hope, service, dignity and stewardship. As a faith- and values-based organization, we hire and serve people of all backgrounds and walks of life - there is a place for everyone to belong here.
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:
POSITION PURPOSE SUMMARY:
The chaplain provides Christian-based pastoral care services as part of the chaplaincy team for The Salvation Army’s Southview Heights and Terrace, in keeping with approved pastoral care practices.
KEY RESPONSIBILITIES:
- Communicates regularly with the Executive Director to review processes and programs to meet the spiritual needs of residents, families, and staff.
- Conducts pastoral visits with residents, family members, staff and volunteers as needed or requested.
- Conducts spiritual assessments on new residents and every 2 years, on existing residents.
- Provides spiritual counseling to residents, family members and staff and volunteers when requested.
- Liaises closely with the Resident Services Manager and nursing staff in Heights regarding resident wellbeing.
- Facilitate orientation events for new residents.
- Conduct funerals, graveside services, memorial services, other ceremonies and bereavement follow-up for residents, families, staff, and volunteers.
- Conducts worship services and devotions, spiritual counseling sessions and bible studies.
- Coordinates inter-denominational clergy/group visits to meet the individual personal needs of the residents.
- Visits hospitalized residents as needed.
- Assists with the planning and implementation of special programs and services. E.g., Christmas, Easter, Remembrance Day.
- Maintains pertinent records and documentation on a variety of platforms.
- May assist with annual fundraising efforts for the units.
- Oversee the current child sponsorship commitments.
- Gives lunch/early evening announcements and coordinates the grace roster in the Southview dining room.
- Keeps an up-to-date list of residents’ birthdays/anniversaries and acknowledges special days in the lives of residents and staff, usually by presenting a card for the occasion.
- Works closely with the Activities Coordinator so that in the absence of one, within practical bounds, the other provides seamless support.
- Performs other work-related duties as assigned.
WORKING CONDITIONS:
The incumbent’s work environment is typically in an office, in residents’ suites, in the chapel, and at specified locations in the community.
The incumbent will work in the following disagreeable conditions:
- Work schedule affecting lifestyle.
- Dealing with minor mental health issues, dementia, end of life.
Exposure to hazards:
This job incumbent may be exposed to the risk of minor to moderate injury or illnesses due to:
- Exposure to infectious diseases
- Exposure to bodily fluids
Precautionary measures:
The incumbent must take the following precautionary measures (in addition to health and safety rules):
- Hand sanitizer or hand wash with soap
- Be aware of resident/family issues
The above responsibilities must be discharged in accordance with The Salvation Army’s Mission
Statement, in a professional manner, upholding our code of conduct.
EDUCATION, EXPERIENCE, AND QUALIFICATIONS:
- Willingness to develop an understanding and support for the mission and purpose of The Salvation Army in Canada and its implications as related to position responsibilities.
- Work in compliance with OH&S Act and Regulations and abide by The Salvation Army’s health and safety policies and procedures.
- Ability to provide an original copy of a Background Check that is satisfactory to The Salvation Army, in its sole discretion, is required, including Child/Venerable Adult Check (if appropriate).
Education, Qualifications and Certifications:
- Completion of a formal post-secondary/college program of two academic years – Bible College Certificate or equivalent.
- BBA, BComm, BBS or BSW or a degree in Theology will be considered as a strong asset.
- Current Pastoral Education (CPE) or equivalent.
- Current BC driver’s license.
- Clear criminal record check.
- NOTE: An alternative level of education and experience may be acceptable.
Experience and Knowledge:
- Three years of related experience with at least one year of experience in
- a wide range of social service programs and managing people/resources,
- a pastoral position dealing with death and dying and working with the senior population.
- Computer literate in MS Office.
Skills and Capabilities:
- Demonstrated leadership capabilities - integrity, good judgment, discretion, confidentiality and clear critical thinking and decision-making ability.
- People oriented and Sociable
- Attention to detail, problem solving and analytical skills.
- Strong sense of integrity and confidentiality with professional ethics and a balanced sense of fairness and flexibility.
- Experience in similar work with aging people is preferred.
- Willingness to provide spiritual care for palliative individuals is required.
- Must be in good health, physically and mentally able to carry out the assigned duties in the working environment.
Compensation:
The target hiring range for this position is $58,531.20 to $73,174.40 with a maximum of $87,817.60.
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 Recruitment.Accommodations@salvationarmy.ca if you have a need for any accommodation and we will be pleased to discuss this with you.
