Full Time Chaplain – Court

Provide emotional & spiritual care, practical assistance, information, and relevant programming to people in custody, with court matters or attending court, and all staff in courthouses in the Greater Toronto Area. Maintain a prominent and positive profile for the broad ministry of The Salvation Army and its Correctional & Justice Services and support the broader chaplaincy team.

Pastoral Care & Programming:

• Provide spiritual and religious care, moral, emotional and practical support, and life-change programming to accused persons, their families, victims, witnesses, and court personnel
• Ensure appropriate records are maintained

Court Ministry and Responsibilities

• Be visible, available and demonstrate compassion in holding cells, courtrooms, and court waiting areas, and proactive to seek out people in court who may need assistance or need information.
• Be always ready to pray with and for people and offer SA offices as a sacred space.
• Maintain inventory of appropriate clothing and obtain clothing from Thrift Stores.
• Facilitate the Positive Lifestyle Program in-person and online, lead Bible studies, discussion groups, pastoral counseling sessions and other approved programming as required.
• Participate in specialty courts as requested (Drug Treatment, Youth, Family, Mental Health etc.)
• Develop a volunteer program; recruit, train, and supervise Salvation Army court volunteers and students.

Chaplain’s Organizational Responsibilities to The Salvation Army:

• Direct matters regarding government contacts to Director of Chaplaincy
• Know all relevant policies, procedures and programs of the institution and The Salvation Army
• Accept speaking engagements on Correctional & Justice Services as requested.
• Wear Salvation Army uniform or branded clothing.
• Supervise, train, provide orientation for Salvation Army volunteers as required.

Documentation and Reporting:

• Maintain appropriate chaplaincy records and statistics (spiritual care intake, inmate records etc.)
• Attend The Salvation Army Correctional & Justice Services staff meetings and other meetings, workshops, training and conferences, as requested.
• Maintain inventory of appropriate clothing and obtain clothing from Thrift Stores as needed or clothing drives.

Perform other duties as required.

• Completion of a recognized chaplaincy or spiritual care education program (e.g. The Salvation Army Certificate of Chaplaincy, Clinical Pastoral Education (CPE) or equivalent)
• Theological training
• Certification by the Ontario Multi-Faith Council on Spiritual and Religious Care an asset
• Alternative combinations of education and experience may be considered.

EXPERIENCE AND KNOWLEDGE:

• 2 years’ experience in spiritual care ministry
• Public speaking and program delivery experience
• Previous Bible study and chapel leadership

SKILLS AND CAPABILITIES:

• Conduct spiritual care assessments and providing spiritual care ministry
• Has a friendly outgoing personality and is able to pray with people
• Strong sense of integrity and confidentiality, and excellent people and listening skills
• Possesses effective oral and written communication skills, and effective interpersonal skills to assist people in crisis
• Commitment to The Salvation Army mission and values and demonstrated ability to apply them in all aspects of chaplaincy.
• Knowledge of Microsoft Windows, Office & Teams and competent computer skills.
• Obtain Vulnerable Sector Search and institutional security clearance
• Ability and 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
• Travel to various Greater Toronto Area courthouses

• Knowledge of and experience in Christian-based interviewing and counseling skills, other faith groups beliefs and practices.
• Knowledge of community resources and supports.

Please include the competition # CJS 2021-11b in the subject line of your email.

In support of our commitment to a healthy and safe workplace and community, The Salvation Army (TSA) has a vaccination requirement for all employees in Canada.  The successful candidate will be made an offer of employment on the condition of being fully vaccinated against COVID-19 and will be required to provide proof of full vaccination, prior to their employment start date. The requirement to be fully vaccinated is subject to provincial/territorial human rights legislation. If the candidate is unable to vaccinate for a reason protected by the Human Rights Code, a request for accommodation can be submitted and written proof satisfactory to TSA will be required.

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