Chaplain

The Salvation Army; Kingston; On-site; CAD 30,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading organization seeks a Chaplain to provide spiritual outreach and care for clients and staff at the Kingston Harbour Light. The role involves coordinating spiritual activities, conducting assessments, and offering pastoral support within the mission of The Salvation Army. Candidates should have educational qualifications in religious studies and experience with diverse populations.

Qualifications

• Experience serving the spiritual needs of a diverse population.
• Education or training with the homeless or marginalized population impacted by mental health and substance use issues.
• Languages other than English a strong asset.

Responsibilities

• Provide pastoral care and moral support to clients and staff.
• Plan and conduct weekly devotional and Bible studies.
• Conduct spiritual assessments for all clients admitted.

Skills

Multifaith and cultural competencies

Good interpersonal skills

Fluency in written and spoken English

Education

Post-secondary education in Pastoral Counseling

Graduate of Salvation Army College for Officer Training

Certification in First Aid/CPR; Crisis Intervention

Job description

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:

PURPOSE:

• The Chaplain , under the supervision of the Director of Chaplaincy and in collaboration with the Program Coordinator provides spiritual outreach and care to the clients and staff of the Kingston Harbour Light in accordance with The Salvation Army accreditation standards .

WORKING RELATIONSHIPS

• Reports to the Director of Chaplaincy

• Works collaboratively with the Management staff of Kingston Harbour Light Program to ensure the provision of adequate and appropriate spiritual care to program clients

• Attends case conferences, team meetings and staff meetings as requested

RESPONSIBILITIES AND ACTIVITIES

• Provide Pastoral Care, moral and spiritual support to clients and staff involved with the above named programs

• Plan, schedule and conduct weekly devotional, chapel services, and Bible Studies

• Conducts spiritual assessments for all clients admitted to the Residential Treatment program

• Make Hospital visits on request to any Client/Resident who may be hospitalized

• Source and distribute Christian and other religious literature as requested

• Arrange ceremonies, observances and funerals for Clients, with approval from management

• Make referrals as requested to churches and faith communities in the Kingston area.

• Support special program activities such as Christmas, Easter, etc.

• Serve on Committees of the Ministry Unit

• Participates in team meetings and case conferences

• Maintains accurate case notes regarding the spiritual care of clients in keeping with agency standards

• Submits Statistics on a monthly basis

ORGANIZATIONAL RESPONSIBILITIES

• standards of the Ministry Unit.

• As required and is applicable, make suggestions that will improve efficiency, working conditions or procedures to management

• Represent the organization in a professional manner

The above responsibilities are to be discharged in accordance with The Salvation Army’s Mission Statement, in a professional manner, exemplifying Christian standards of conduct.

ESSENTIAL SKILLS AND QUALIFICATIONS

• Post-secondary education in Pastoral Counseling, Religious Education or Biblical and theological studies

• Graduate of Salvation Army College for Officer Training or equivalent Ordination preferred; or training, with a recognized chaplaincy or spiritual care education background

• Multifaith and cultural competencies

• Languages other than English a strong asset

• Experience serving the spiritual needs of a diverse population

• Education, training or experience working with the homeless or marginalized population impacted by mental health, trauma and substance use issues

• Thorough knowledge of community resources and services

• Good interpersonal skills

• Fluent in written and spoken English

• Certification in First Aid/CPR; Crisis Intervention

Upon hiring, successful candidate must provide:

• Approved Protected B status

• Participate annually in our online Armatus Abuse Training

• Participate annually in our Health and Safety E-Trainin g

Compensation:

The target hiring range for this position is $25.11 to $31.39 with a maximum of $37.67.

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 [e-mail] if you have a need for any accommodation and we will be pleased to discuss this with you.