Spiritual Care Advisor at The Salvation Army in Canada

Saskatoon, Saskatchewan, Canada -

Full Time

Start Date

Immediate

Expiry Date

04 Jul, 26

Salary

32.94

Posted On

05 Apr, 26

Experience

0 year(s) or above

Remote Job

Yes

Telecommute

Yes

Sponsor Visa

Skills

Pastoral care, Spiritual counseling, Crisis intervention, Case management, Youth mentorship, Interpersonal communication, Active listening, Conflict resolution, Record keeping, Program planning, Non-judgmental attitude, Time management, Problem solving, Team collaboration, Compassionate care

Industry

Financial Services

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: Position Purpose summary: The Spiritual Care Advisor provides Christian-based pastoral care services within a female youth home setting (ages 12 – 18), in keeping with approved pastoral care practices. The incumbent is responsible for face-to-face caregiving, teaching the bible, building community, and conversations about God & prayer. ACCOUNTABILITIES: The Bethany Home Spiritual Care Advisor reports to the Lead Chaplain of Crossroads Residential Services. The incumbent may perform all, some, or similar duties to the listed below: · Prays with and/or leads people to faith in Jesus Christ as opportunity permits. · Provide youth with opportunities to access spiritual care support, including pastoral counselling and prayer. · Plans and conducts creative pastoral care programs and activities (i.e., Creative worship services, Alpha course, bible study, sharing circle, etc.). · Collaborate with team members to create and implement seasonal programs (i.e., summer garden, carpentry, outings, special events, Beaver Creek Camp events, Saskatoon Temple events, etc.). · Build appropriate and professional relationships with youth, contributing to their spiritual development by engaging them in spiritual conversations (on-going visits) or recreational activities in the house. · Always provide youth with the highest level of care, respect, and compassion when providing support. · Ensures that a proper Christian spiritual focus is applied to programs and initiatives. · Collaborates with leadership and other spiritual and cultural care givers (external partners) for the benefit of Bethany Home and youth. · Liaises with representatives of other faith communities as needed. · Acts as a member of the case management team including intakes when required. · Communicates with youth, families, staff and community agencies. in a compassionate, empathetic and inspirational manner. · Maintains written records/logs of activities (including activity reports and statistical information). · Knows and acts in accordance with security procedures of The Salvation Army and Bethany Home to ensure safety and confidentiality of information. · Maintains physical décor and set-up of pastoral care areas in collaboration with team members. · Submit work orders to the Maintenance department as needed · May serve on Salvation Army Councils and Committees. · Accompanying youth on shopping trips and outings as required. · Performs other duties as assigned. Health & Safety (if applicable): · Co-operate and participate fully in The Salvation Army’s Occupational Health and Safety Program in order to maintain a safe work environment · Identify and immediately report hazards and incidents with the potential for injury to themselves or others to the Program Coordinator · Work in compliance with OH&S Act and Regulations and abide by The Salvation Army’s health and safety policies and procedures. CRITICAL RELATIONSHIP MANAGEMENT Governance Boards and Councils: Internal: Lead Chaplain, Program Coordinator, Assistant Program Coordinator, Indigenous Liaison, Counsellor, Direct Support Workers, Youth External: Ministry of Social Services, Faith partners, Health professionals MANAGERIAL RESPONSIBILITY: · Reports directly to: Lead Chaplain, Crossroads Residential Services · Direct reports for this position: None FINANCIAL AND MATERIALS MANAGEMENT: · Material: The Spiritual Care Advisor is responsible for all resources; gifts provided for youth and the physical environment of the office and program space. · Financial: The Spiritual Care Advisor is involved in minor financial matters regularly, or on a relief basis, or has the responsibility for the wise use of his/her own resources. They may be authorized to spend, disburse, or collect small amounts of cash. The Spiritual Care Advisor has very little input into the annual budget. WORKING CONDITIONS: The Bethany Home Spiritual Care Advisor will be in a work environment that is consistent with youth group homes. The Spiritual Care Advisor will work under the following conditions: · Dealing with mental health issues · Dealing with addiction issues · Crisis Situations · A wide variety of spiritual and cultural backgrounds The Spiritual Care Advisor may have little to no travel required (local travel to and from different facilities) The performance of the job requires a moderate amount of standing, walking and assisting youth. Exposure to Hazards: The Spiritual Care Advisor may be exposed to the risk of minor to moderate injury or illness due to: · Physical attacks by potentially violent youth · Exposure to infectious diseased · Exposure to bodily fluids · Other potentially dangerous situations Precautionary Measures: The Spiritual Care Advisor must take the following precautionary measures (in addition to health and safety rules): · Universal precautions including hand wash with anti-bacterial soap. 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. · Ability to provide an original copy of a Background Check including Vulnerable sector check that is satisfactory to The Salvation Army, in its sole discretion, is required, including Child Check (if appropriate). Education, Qualifications and Certifications: The successful applicant will hold/have one or more of the following: · Booth University College Chaplaincy and Spiritual Care program or equivalent · Clinical Pastoral Education (CPE) · Ordination with a church denomination or diocese · Completion of a formal post-secondary program of two academic years in Biblical and/or Theological studies In addition, the applicant will be required to have the following: · First Aid · Non-violent Crisis intervention training or TCI training Experience and Knowledge: The ideal candidate must have: · 1+ years’ experience with at least one year experience in a spiritual care role in a social services setting, or an equivalent combination of education, training and experience, may be considered · Solid knowledge of various theologies and faith backgrounds. · Solid knowledge of spiritual care and/or pastoral counselling and an understanding of its application within the context of vulnerable youth. Skills and Capabilities: · Able to uphold the principles, values, and ethics of, and work within, the overall philosophy of The Salvation Army. · Excellence in time and resource management, self-motivated and disciplined. · Excellent listening, interpersonal, and communication skills. · Ability to interact collaboratively and professionally with youth, community agencies, and personnel. · Providing guidance and compassionate care, while maintaining appropriate boundaries. · Attention to detail, problem-solving and reasoning/analytical skills. · Strong sense of integrity and confidentiality, and a balanced sense of fairness and flexibility. · Able to proactively recognize potential risks and issues and respond with solutions. · Caring person who demonstrates a non-judgmental attitude and positive regard for all people. · Competency in effective decision-making skills. · Understand ethical behaviour and business practices and ensure that own behaviour and the behaviour of others is consistent with these standards and aligns with the values of the organization. · Adaptability: Demonstrate a willingness to be flexible, versatile and/or tolerant in a changing work environment while maintaining effectiveness and efficiency. Compensation: The target hiring range for this position is $21.96 to $27.45 with a maximum of $32.94. 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. Our employees are motivated by the fulfillment and meaning they experience as they serve people in need across Canada and Bermuda. Whether at the front-lines or in a support role, as part of our team you’ll work alongside a diverse and skilled group of purpose-driven professionals, empowered to provide exceptional service. We deeply value the relationships we build in the workplace, as well as the opportunities given to us such as the potential to experience flexibility at work, receive health and dental benefits, paid vacation and sick time, RRSP’s, as well as to expand our skills and advance our careers as together we build a culture of continuous learning and growth. If you're looking for a career that allows you to find meaning, make an impact, and one that challenges you to grow and become the best version of yourself, join our dynamic team. There is a place for everyone to belong at The Salvation Army.

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Responsibilities

The Spiritual Care Advisor provides Christian-based pastoral care and support to female youth in a residential home setting. Responsibilities include leading spiritual programs, building professional relationships with youth, and participating in case management.