Description
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.
The Chaplain provides spiritual care to individuals in the continuum of chronic and palliative care at Toronto Grace Health Centre in accordance with The Salvation Army mission, values, and standards.
Reporting to the Director of Spiritual Care, the chaplain is responsible and accountable for providing spiritual care services utilizing professional and program standards that respect all faiths/spiritualities/cultures, within the scope of The Salvation Army mission.
KEY RESPONSIBILITIES:
Program and Service Responsibilities:
• Provide spiritual and religious care to patients, families and staff on a multi-faith, multicultural basis to meet the overall goals of spiritual and religious care as established by The Salvation Army.
• In consultation with the Director of Spiritual Care, coordinate and facilitate programs to maintain delivery of SRC to patients, families and staff including personal visitation, chapel services, memorial services, etc.
• Participate in the development of goals and objectives for spiritual care programs as well as evaluation process for continued improvement
• Provide regular reports to Director of Spiritual Care.
• Assist as needed in preparation of reviews, spiritual care literature, reports etc.
• Ensure information is provided to patients, families, and staff regarding available spiritual and religious care.
• Have knowledge of other faith groups’ beliefs and practices and maintain a connection to community faith and spiritual group leaders for appropriate referrals and support of residents/staff & families as needed.
• Provide support to patients, their families, and staff members on site.
• Provide support to patients, their families and staff members in palliative and end-of-life care.
• Conduct/complete spiritual assessment of patients and develop/document a spiritual care plan.
• Record required spiritual & religious care information as needed in appropriate healthcare record system.
• Maintain patient confidentiality and respect the patient’s right to privacy and freedom of choice
• Maintain standards of The Salvation Army, Policies and Procedures of TGHC and Professional Practice Standards for spiritual care delivery.
Human Resources:
• May assist in oversight of spiritual care volunteers, community clergy and outside groups as needed
QUALIFICATIONS AND EDUCATION REQUIREMENTS:
EDUCATION AND EXPERIENCE QUALIFICATIONS:
• Theological/biblical training from an accredited university, theological school, or seminary.
• Ordination or good standing in one’s faith community
• Spiritual care and/or pastoral counselling experience
• Specialized training with a recognized chaplaincy or spiritual care education body (i.e. Spiritual & Religious Care Certificate from Booth University College or equivalent and/or minimum of 2 Units of Clinical Pastoral Education (i.e. CASC) and/or combination of education & experience that includes a minimum of 1 Unit of Clinical Pastoral Education.)
Experience and Skilled Knowledge Requirements:
• Minimum 1-year experience in spiritual/religious care and/or equivalent experience
• Additional education, training and experience in palliative care/hospice care an asset
PREFERRED SKILLS/CAPABILITIES:
Competencies and Attributes:
• Knowledge of and sensitivity to multifaith groups and practices
• Maintain own professional and personal development through attendance and participation in continuous education programs, In-services, workshops etc.
• Adhere to all Toronto Grace Health Centre and Salvation Army policies, directives, and operating guidelines.
• Strong interpersonal, time management and oral and written communication skills.
• Demonstrate a high level of integrity, good judgment, and ability to maintain appropriate confidentiality.
• Attentive listening skills.
• Establish and maintain positive working relationships with others, both internally and externally, to achieve the goals of the organization.
• Be able to lift/move up to 20 pounds as required.
• Valid Driver’s License, personal vehicle required and insurance, current copy of driver’s abstract that is satisfactory to The Salvation Army, in its sole discretion, is required.
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