Chaplain

November 27 2024
Expected expiry date: December 6 2024
Industries Non-profit organisation - NPO
Remote
Edmonton, AB • Full time

Description

To provide Christian based emotional and spiritual care to residents, volunteers, and staff within our sphere of
influence.

KEY RESPONSIBILITIES:

 Provide spiritual care as requested to individuals who access the Edmonton Centre of Hope services including
creating, documenting and following up on spiritual assessments and spiritual care plans
 Provide spiritual and religious care and support to people of all faith backgrounds
 Collaborate with chaplains from other faith backgrounds to provide multi-faith chaplaincy
 Plan and coordinate spiritual care programs and services including chapel services, worship events, Bible studies,
devotions and program modules
 Pray with and lead people to faith in Jesus Christ as opportunity permits

Participate as an active member of the Edmonton Centre of Hope Case Management team
 Ensure that approved Christian and/or Spiritual Religious Care material is available to meet the needs of program
participants
 Assist with the development / revising of Policies and Procedures specific to the Spiritual Care program as required
 Conduct funerals and memorial services as required
 Respond in chaplaincy role to emergencies and crises as required (may be involved in Critical Incident Stress
Management (CISM) defusing and/or debriefing sessions as needed)
 Provide accurate statistics and reports as required
 Maintain accurate data records and file management
 Be familiar with Center Policies and Procedures and ensure they are followed and put into practice.
 Other duties as assigned

QUALIFICATIONS AND EDUCATION REQUIREMENTS:

*NOTE: For some jobs, you may be required to provide validated educational documentation.

 Must be a High School graduate.
 Must be ordained and have Clinical Pastoral Education (CPE) or equivalent.
 An alternative level of education and experience in Pastoral Care/Chaplaincy may be considered

 At least 2 years' experience in Pastoral Care and /or Chaplaincy preferably in a social services setting as well as
experience dealing with mental health issues, substance use, addictions, death, dying, incarceration and family
issues.
 Experience working with vulnerable populations

PREFERRED SKILLS/CAPABILITIES:

Ensure a high standard of holistic, trauma-informed and client-centered care
 Proficient in maintaining accurate data records, administrative tasks, statistics and report writing
 Proficient in various software programs (e.g. Planning Centre, Microsoft 365) and email
 Be able to communicate in an empathetic manner with clients, families, staff, community members and
agencies
 Must be a confidential support and have strong professional boundaries management

DAYS and HOURS of work:

64 hours bi-weekly as determined by the Manager
Position will be required to attend events that will fall outside of regular working hours
Position is required 'on site' and is not able to work remotely

The Salvation Army will accommodate candidates as required under applicable human rights legislation. If you require
a disability-related accommodation during this process, please inform us of your requirements.
We thank all applicants, however, only those candidates to be interviewed will be contacted.

Apply via: ecoh.businessdept@salvationarmy.ca

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