EMPLOYMENT OPPORTUNITY

The Salvation Army British Columbia

POSITION: Caseworker / Chaplain 

FACILITY: Belkin House, 

LOCATION:  Vancouver

Job No. :25-002

JOB PURPOSE

The Caseworker (Chaplain) provides supervision and support for clients/residents as required by The Salvation Army and funding contract policies and procedures (and provides Christian based pastoral care services within a community, church or a residential / shelter setting in keeping with approved pastoral care practices).

RESPONSIBILITIES

The incumbent is responsible for the following range of job duties characteristic, or typical of the job class:

Caseworker Duties

•       Responsible to demonstrate by word and action a positive and professional role model for residents and employees of Belkin House and to contribute to the mission and goals of Belkin House.

•       Monitors the environment and clients/residents to ensure safety and security; completes regular client/resident status checks and room searches as required.

•       Develops and implements case management of assigned clients/residents; assists client/residents in establishing goals, monitoring progress, and prepare discharge plan.

•       Assess client suitability to the program and makes referrals to other programs in our building and other agencies as required.

•       Interviews clients to prepare case histories and background information for which confidentiality is required.

•       Performs intake and discharge procedures for clients/residents as assigned.

•       Develops, with the client, a Personal Development Program (PDP) which will improve the client’s current situation and which the client can reasonably achieve and commit to.

•       Responsible to orientate new residents to Belkin House’s policies and procedures.

•       Maintains awareness of any problems (medical, behavioral or other) experienced by clients. Reports pertinent information to supervisor.

•       Provides appropriate crisis intervention, basic counselling skills, and support as required.

•       Monitors appropriate behavior; intervenes in crisis situations, provides emotional support and advocacy as required.

•       Distributes funds to residents in accordance with established guidelines.

•       Engages in the development of inter-personal relationships that promote dignity and respect.

•       Maintains appropriate records and statistics, ensures that all required documentation is accurate and complete, and forwards all reports in a timely manner according to published guidelines.

•       Attends and participates in meetings as required.

•       Works with Manager to develop programs and procedures as related to client care.

•       Responsible for developing professionally through attendance at conferences, seminars, and other various training and /or educational courses.

•       Liaises with Police, Funders, court personnel, community agencies, families, and other staff members.

•       Performs other duties as assigned.

Chaplaincy Duties

•       Prays with and or leads people to faith in Jesus Christ as opportunity permits.

•       Plans and conducts creative worship services, pastoral care programs (including on-going visitation and pastoral care), activities, outreach programs, and Bible studies for community members, clients, and/o congregants as applicable.

•       Assists community members, clients, or congregants towards achieving personal and spiritual well-being.

•       Works as a team member with other pastoral care givers in problem-solving for the benefit of individuals; may act as a member of a case management team.

•       Communicates in an empathetic and influential manner with clients, congregants, families, staff and community agencies; maintains written records / logs of activities (including activity reports and statistical information).

•       Recruits, interviews, trains, orients, documents, and monitors all volunteers coordinating their involvement in program delivery.

•       Refers community members and clients to representatives of other faith communities as needed.

•       Knows and acts in accordance with security procedures of the facility to ensure safety and confidentiality of community members, clients or congregants (e.g. contact with emergency response).

•       May act in an intake capacity, admitting clients following standard criteria.

•       May serve on Salvation Army Councils and Committees.

•       Ensures that a proper Christian spiritual focus is applied to programs & initiatives.

•       Ensures that the Gospel of Jesus Christ is exemplified in the performance of all job responsibilities and through personal example.

NOTE:   Not all incumbents perform all the duties described above but perform a similar range of duties.

QUALIFICATIONS

Education

• Possess solid character, values and lifestyle, and willing and able to affirm and support the Mission and Values Statements of The Salvation Army.
• The successful applicant will hold / have diploma or degree in a related social services field.
• Some related Chaplaincy and/or pastoral ministry experience and education.
• Minimal level education level attained includes at least two years of post-secondary education in social services or related field is preferred.

Experience

• One year, but less than three years of prior related experience, including frontline casework experience in a social services environment working with marginalized individuals in a social service counselling role.

Required Skills/Knowledge

• Demonstrated knowledge of and experience with theories, principles and practices specifically in the human services field and issues including domestic violence/abuse, substance abuse, mental health, and homelessness issues is required. Ability to apply this knowledge in the identification and assessment of needs and in making appropriate recommendations.

OTHER CONDITIONS / REQUIREMENTS

• Successful obtainment of clearance through The Salvation Army Child Abuse Registry
• Successful obtainment of clearance through the Criminal Record Check under the Criminal Records Review Act

SALARY                :               Pay Band 4

TERMS                  :               Permanent, Full-Time (40 hours / week)

DAYS & TIME     :               Monday to Friday (8:00a.m. – 4:30p.m.)

                                                With one 30 mins. unpaid lunch break

VACANCIES        :               1

Internal Applicants:  Please advise Department Heads of your intentions prior to submitting your application.
We thank all applicants, however, only those candidates to be interviewed will be contacted.
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