Chaplain - Delta
Closing Date: Until successful candidate is found
Good Samaritan Canada
Delta, BC
The world could use more good samaritans. If you are interested in a diverse and rewarding career within a dynamic organization, then choose a career where people matter; where you are valued, appreciated for your hard work, and supported. Join a team that empowers you to live up to your potential so that you can feel part of something bigger and make a difference in the lives of others.
The Opportunity
Reporting to the manager of Mission Engagement and Chaplaincy, as part of the Mission, Ethics, Research, and Reconciliation department, you will have two roles: Spiritual Care Facilitator and Spiritual Care Provider. In your role of facilitator, you will invite faith communities' participation in the religious life of the resident community, oversee the Pastoral Care Volunteer Program, and participate in the GSS/GSC pastoral care community. In your role of provider, you will meet the religious and spiritual needs of residents and staff, offer end of life spiritual care and ethics leadership.
As a Chaplain, you will have the ability to build relationships with residents, families, volunteers, and staff. You understand the complexities of bio-ethical issues and work effectively within the interdisciplinary care team. In this position, it is essential to appreciate and support the variety of faith traditions in our multi-cultural society.
The main scope for the chaplain:
Educational and other Qualifications
Closing Date: Until successful candidate is found
Good Samaritan Canada
Delta, BC
The world could use more good samaritans. If you are interested in a diverse and rewarding career within a dynamic organization, then choose a career where people matter; where you are valued, appreciated for your hard work, and supported. Join a team that empowers you to live up to your potential so that you can feel part of something bigger and make a difference in the lives of others.
The Opportunity
Employment Type:
Temporary Part Time 0.26 FTE
Hours of Work:
0800-1600
Wages:
$37.75/hour
Reporting to the manager of Mission Engagement and Chaplaincy, as part of the Mission, Ethics, Research, and Reconciliation department, you will have two roles: Spiritual Care Facilitator and Spiritual Care Provider. In your role of facilitator, you will invite faith communities' participation in the religious life of the resident community, oversee the Pastoral Care Volunteer Program, and participate in the GSS/GSC pastoral care community. In your role of provider, you will meet the religious and spiritual needs of residents and staff, offer end of life spiritual care and ethics leadership.
As a Chaplain, you will have the ability to build relationships with residents, families, volunteers, and staff. You understand the complexities of bio-ethical issues and work effectively within the interdisciplinary care team. In this position, it is essential to appreciate and support the variety of faith traditions in our multi-cultural society.
The main scope for the chaplain:
- Coordinating one weekly spiritual care program in both long-term care and assisted living communities
- Respond to interdisciplinary team and resident self-referrals
- Supervise and oversee spiritual care volunteers
- Liaise with cultural and faith communities to develop supports where requested by residents
- Provide staff, resident, and community support, as possible
- Support psychosocial assessments, where requested
- Conduct at least two memorial services a year
- Lead Mission Month activities at Delta in May
- Submit a monthly chaplains metric sheet & monthly GS invoice
- Provide grief rituals and support, where possible
- Provide conflict resolution support, where possible
- Provide crisis diffusion/debrief support, where possible
- Provide ethics consult facilitation when requested by Mission
- Attend GS Mission Engagement training and working conferences
Educational and other Qualifications
- Masters Degree from a recognized Christian theological institution or work equivalent
- Ordination/Consecration preferred
- Two units of Supervised Pastoral Education (CPE or PCE)
- Good standing & endorsement within your denomination
Work Experience
- Experience in health care facility preferred
- Intermediate level user of MS Office Suite
- Effective interpersonal skills with an ability to deal effectively with conflict in a diplomatic and professional manner
- Adept at written and oral communication with internal and external customers
- Exhibit an open and sincere approach by demonstrating respect and compassion for everyone equally
- Maintain an individual's dignity and self-worth during conversations
- Excellent active listening skills
- Demonstrate flexibility by changing routine to accommodate client/resident needs
- Must have the ability to work in ministry with people living with a variety of conditions and cognitive impairments
Who we are:
As the largest not-for-profit provider of seniors’ care in Alberta and British Columbia, The Good Samaritan Society and Good Samaritan Canada (together, Good Samaritan) have been providing exceptional care and support since 1949. We are faith-based, not-for-profit organizations committed to creating safe, comfortable communities where individuals experience caring, belonging, and purpose. With a proud history of innovation and service excellence, Good Samaritan offers continuing and long-term care, supportive and assisted living, and a variety of specialized health care programs. We serve the healthy and frail elderly, adults with developmental disabilities, and those with chronic or complex health conditions. We operate 61 care homes across Alberta and British Columbia, serving more than 5,600 residents, clients, and patients. Our work is supported by over 4,300 dedicated employees and more than 500 volunteers. We are proud to ensure that 95 cents of every dollar spent goes directly to frontline care and services.
What we can offer you:
- Work/life balance
- Learning and development opportunities
- Competitive wages
- Pension and benefits for eligible employees
- Paid vacation time for eligible employees
- Discounted services with many of our local businesses
- Employee and Family Assistance Program
- Employee recognition events
Requirements:
- A current and clear Criminal Records Check Form and Clearance Letter prior to the hire date.
Diversity-Equity-Inclusion
The Good Samaritan Society and Good Samaritan Canada is committed to upholding the values of diversity, equity, inclusion, and reconiliation in the workplace at all levels of the organization, as well as in the delivery of our services. We encourage applications from people of all backgrounds including, but not limited to, Indigenous peoples, racialized groups, people with disabilities, and people from the 2SLGBTQ+ community.
- Good Samaritan Society celebrated our 75th Anniversary in 2024.
- Good Samarian is a 2024 Alberta Continuing Care Association award recipient for Innovator of the Year
- Good Samaritan is a 2023 Canadian HR award recipient for Excellence for Diversity and Inclusion
- Good Samaritan is a 2023 Canadian College of Health Leaders award recipient for Excellence in Diversity and Inclusion
How to apply:
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Visit us online at www.gss.org or apply at http://hrnet.gss.org and create a profile; alternatively, you can email your resume and cover letter to Recruitment@gss.org, please indicate the position title and competition number in the subject line.
We thank all applicants, however only candidates under consideration will be contacted for an interview.