Chaplain-Delta
The Good Samaritan Society
Description: Chaplain-Delta Competition #: CO.25.005 Posting Date: Jan-14-2025 Status: Active Type: External
Chaplain-Delta
Internal Closing Date: Until Successful candidate is found
Good Samaritan Canada- Delta Centre
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:0800-1600Wages:$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 communitiesRespond to interdisciplinary team and resident self-referralsSupervise and oversee spiritual care volunteersLiaise with cultural and faith communities to develop supports where requested by residentsProvide staff, resident, and community support, as possibleSupport psychosocial assessments, where requestedConduct at least two memorial services a yearLead Mission Month activities at Delta in MaySubmit a monthly chaplains metric sheet & monthly GS invoiceThere may be times, when the chaplain
Provide grief rituals and support, where possibleProvide conflict resolution support, where possibleProvide crisis diffusion/debrief support, where possibleProvide ethics consult facilitation when requested by MissionAttend GS Mission Engagement training and working conferencesRequirements
Educational and other Qualifications
Masters Degree from a recognized Christian theological institution or work equivalentOrdination/Consecration preferredTwo units of Supervised Pastoral Education (CPE or PCE) Good standing & endorsement within your denominationWork Experience
Experience in health care facility preferredIntermediate level user of MS Office SuiteKnowledge, Skills, and Abilities
Effective interpersonal skills with an ability to deal effectively with conflict in a diplomatic and professional mannerAdept at written and oral communication with internal and external customersExhibit an open and sincere approach by demonstrating respect and compassion for everyone equallyMaintain an individual's dignity and self-worth during conversationsExcellent active listening skillsDemonstrate flexibility by changing routine to accommodate client/resident needsMust have the ability to work in ministry with people living with a variety of conditions and cognitive impairments
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.
Chaplain-Delta
Internal Closing Date: Until Successful candidate is found
Good Samaritan Canada- Delta Centre
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:0800-1600Wages:$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 communitiesRespond to interdisciplinary team and resident self-referralsSupervise and oversee spiritual care volunteersLiaise with cultural and faith communities to develop supports where requested by residentsProvide staff, resident, and community support, as possibleSupport psychosocial assessments, where requestedConduct at least two memorial services a yearLead Mission Month activities at Delta in MaySubmit a monthly chaplains metric sheet & monthly GS invoiceThere may be times, when the chaplain
Provide grief rituals and support, where possibleProvide conflict resolution support, where possibleProvide crisis diffusion/debrief support, where possibleProvide ethics consult facilitation when requested by MissionAttend GS Mission Engagement training and working conferencesRequirements
Educational and other Qualifications
Masters Degree from a recognized Christian theological institution or work equivalentOrdination/Consecration preferredTwo units of Supervised Pastoral Education (CPE or PCE) Good standing & endorsement within your denominationWork Experience
Experience in health care facility preferredIntermediate level user of MS Office SuiteKnowledge, Skills, and Abilities
Effective interpersonal skills with an ability to deal effectively with conflict in a diplomatic and professional mannerAdept at written and oral communication with internal and external customersExhibit an open and sincere approach by demonstrating respect and compassion for everyone equallyMaintain an individual's dignity and self-worth during conversationsExcellent active listening skillsDemonstrate flexibility by changing routine to accommodate client/resident needsMust have the ability to work in ministry with people living with a variety of conditions and cognitive impairments
Who we are:
At The Good Samaritan Society, Good Samaritan Canada, and Good Samaritan Delta View Care Centre, we believe that our employees are our number one asset. Since 1949, we have been providing excellence in complex/long term care, assisted/supportive living, and other specialized care services for the elderly and those with developmental and physical support requirements. We could not do what we do without our dedicated and committed employees.
What we can offer you:
Work/life balanceLearning 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 eventsRequirements:
A current and clear Criminal Records Check Form and Clearance Letter prior to the hire date. A tuberculosis screening that has been completed no more than 12 months prior to the hire date.Diversity-Equity-InclusionThe 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:
Visit us online at www.gss.org or apply at http://hrnet.gss.org and create a profileWe thank all applicants, however only candidates under consideration will be contacted for an interview.
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