Spiritual Care Advisor

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 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 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 Armys 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 Armys 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 Armys 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:

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 if you have a need for any accommodation and we will be pleased to discuss this with you.