Chaplain

The Salvation Army is an international Christian church. Its message is based on the Bible; its ministry is motivated by love for God and the needs of humanity.

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.

Core Values The Salvation Army Canada and Bermuda has four core values:

Hope: We give hope through the power of the gospel of Jesus Christ.
Service: We reach out to support others without discrimination.
Dignity: We respect and value each other, recognizing everyone's worth.
Stewardship: We responsibly manage the resources entrusted to us.

Position Purpose Summary:

Responsible to ensure that spiritual and religious care is available to all Long-Term Care residents, families and staff of William Booth Special Care Home

This is a 12 month fixed-term contract, with renewable option. Hours are part time at 32.5 hours per week (negotiable). Shifts: Days 0900 - 1600.

• To fulfill the stated Mission of The Salvation Army and William Booth Special Care Home.
• Provides/facilitates direct spiritual care to Long-term care residents, families and staff.
• Coordinates the development, provision and evaluation of related programs and services.
• Actively participant in the drafting and revision of policies and protocols related to spiritual care services.
• Liaises with other faith related services in the Regina area.
• Collates and submits required Spiritual Care program data to The Salvation Army.
• Active participant in the development and monitoring of the Strategic Planning cycle for the facility
• Provides input and guidance related to Quality indicators regarding Spiritual services (e.g. Resident/Family Satisfaction Surveys, Staff Satisfaction Surveys).
• Responsible to facilitate ongoing self-education to appropriate topics.

Education/Certifications:

• Spiritual Care and/or Chaplaincy Training
• Other theological education/training will be considered.

Experience:

• Three to five years of spiritual care experience.
• Experience in a long-term care setting preferred.
• Other combinations of education and experience will be considered.

Required Skills/Knowledge:

• Must adhere to established Confidentiality protocols including completion of an Oath of Confidentiality.
• Ability to speak, read and write in English is essential.
• Excellent interpersonal communication skills.
• Computer literacy to at least a basic level.
• Physically and emotionally capable of performing stated position functions.

Successful candidates, prior to hiring, will be required to provide:

• This position is subject to successful completion of a Criminal Record check.

• Education verification

• This position requires the successful candidate to have a valid driver's license and an acceptable drivers abstract. The successful candidate would have to provide proof upon being hired.

The Salvation Army offers accommodation for applicants with disabilities in its recruitment process. If you are contacted to participate in an interview or screening process, please advise us if you require accommodation.

We thank all applicants, however, only those candidates to be interviewed will be contacted.

Internal Applicants, please advise your supervisor of your intentions as soon as you know your application is being considered- normally at the stage where you are being interviewed.