Chaplain

The Salvation Army Southern California; North Las Vegas (NV); On-site; USD 45,000 - 65,000; Full time

Job summary

The Salvation Army Southern California seeks a dedicated Chaplain to lead weekly chapel services and coordinate volunteers at Owen’s Campus in Las Vegas. You will develop spiritual growth plans for new clients and conduct Bible studies for beneficiaries.

Ideal candidates have a Bachelor’s in Christian Ministry and 5 years of ministry experience, with strong public speaking, confidentiality, and interpersonal skills. Travel and volunteer supervision may be required.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s Degree in Christian Ministry and 5 years of Christian ministry experience.
• Uniform-wearing Salvationist in good standing preferred.
• Experience with the public, including addicted individuals, those with mental disorders, and those from the criminal justice system.

Responsibilities

• Have direct responsibility for weekly chapel services and/or coordination of all volunteers participating or conducting chapel services at Owens and other TSA Social Service facilities.
• Lead and facilitate Bible study groups for TSA Social Service beneficiaries.
• Develop working relationships with all Corps Officers to encourage their participation in campus spiritual activities and build connections to other Corps congregation activities
• Conduct spiritual assessments of all new clients and prepare a spiritual growth plan for those interested.
• Coordinate client participation in special Corps activities, events and annual retreats.
• Coordinate client participation in volunteer service opportunities.
• Coordinate and/or conduct advanced spiritual growth and practical theology classes and Bible studies for those clients deciding to advance to this level of spirituality.
• Be available to staff members of TSA Social Service facilities for spiritual counsel as requested.
• Be responsible for the recording and reporting of all statistical data for TSA Social Service chaplaincy programs and activities.
• Visit social service clients who may be hospitalized or incarcerated
• Establish and maintain regular office hours in Day Resource Center and Family Services for counseling
• Attend all staff meetings as assigned.
• Other duties as assigned that relate to the position of Chaplain.

Skills

Public speaking

Teaching

Interpersonal skills

Confidentiality

Computer skills (MS Word, Excel, Power

Education

Bachelor’s Degree in Christian Ministry

Tools

MS Word

Excel

PowerPoint

Outlook

Job description

Location

Las Vegas, NV – Owen’s Campus

Status

FT/40hrs/wk – Flex Schedule to meet client needs

Mission Statement

The Salvation Army, an international movement, is an evangelical part of the universal Christian Church. Its message is based on the Bible. Its ministry is motivated by the love of God. Its mission is to preach the gospel of Jesus Christ and to meet human needs in His name without discrimination.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s Degree in Christian Ministry and 5 years of Christian ministry experience
• Uniform-wearing Salvationist in good standing preferred
• Experience working with the public, including addicted individuals, persons with a diagnosed mental disorder, and those coming from the criminal justice system.
• Experience and ability in public speaking and teaching.
• Ability to work with people of diverse backgrounds and circumstances
• Able to maintain a non-judgement attitude, professional approach and boundaries with clients
• Ability to maintain strict confidentiality
• Effective positive and professional verbal & written communication, interpersonal skills and motivation practices
• Excellent working knowledge of computers including MS Word, Excel, PowerPoint and Outlook
• Experience with the supervision of volunteers.
• Ability to pass a criminal background check
• Valid NV Driver’s License with a clean driving record
• Must pass TSA Fleet Safety E‑Learning module

Responsibilities

• Have direct responsibility for weekly chapel services and/or coordination of all volunteers participating or conducting chapel services at Owens and other TSA Social Service facilities.
• Lead and facilitate Bible study groups for TSA Social Service beneficiaries.
• Develop working relationships with all Corps Officers to encourage their participation in campus spiritual activities and build connections to other Corps congregation activities
• Conduct spiritual assessments of all new clients and prepare a spiritual growth plan for those interested.
• Coordinate client participation in special Corps activities, events and annual retreats.
• Coordinate client participation in volunteer service opportunities.
• Coordinate and/or conduct advanced spiritual growth and practical theology classes and Bible studies for those clients deciding to advance to this level of spirituality.
• Be available to staff members of TSA Social Service facilities for spiritual counsel as requested.
• Be responsible for the recording and reporting of all statistical data for TSA Social Service chaplaincy programs and activities.
• Visit social service clients who may be hospitalized or incarcerated
• Establish and maintain regular office hours in Day Resource Center and Family Services for counseling
• Attend all staff meetings as assigned.
• Other duties as assigned that relate to the position of Chaplain.

Physical Requirements

While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to walk, stand, climb or balance, stoop, kneel, crouch, crawl and reach with hands and arms. The employee must regularly lift and/or move up to 25 pounds, frequently lift and/or move up to 35 pounds, and occasionally lift and/or move up to 50 pounds. Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision, distance vision, color vision, depth perception and ability to adjust focus.

Qualified individuals must be able to perform the essential duties of the position with or without accommodation. A qualified person with a disability may request a modification or adjustment to the job or work environment in order to meet the physical requirements of the position. The Salvation Army will attempt to satisfy requests as long as the accommodation needed is reasonable and no undue hardship would result.