Caseworker / Chaplain

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, providing Christian-based pastoral care services within a community, church, or 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

1. 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.
2. Monitors the environment and clients/residents to ensure safety and security; completes regular client/resident status checks and room searches as required.
3. Develops and implements case management of assigned clients/residents; assists clients/residents in establishing goals, monitoring progress, and preparing discharge plans.
4. Assesses client suitability to the program and makes referrals to other programs in our building and other agencies as required.
5. Interviews clients to prepare case histories and background information for which confidentiality is required.
6. Performs intake and discharge procedures for clients/residents as assigned.
7. 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.
8. Responsible to orientate new residents to Belkin House’s policies and procedures.
9. Maintains awareness of any problems (medical, behavioral, or other) experienced by clients. Reports pertinent information to supervisor.
10. Provides appropriate crisis intervention, basic counseling skills, and support as required.
11. Monitors appropriate behavior; intervenes in crisis situations, provides emotional support and advocacy as required.
12. Distributes funds to residents in accordance with established guidelines.
13. Engages in the development of interpersonal relationships that promote dignity and respect.
14. 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.
15. Attends and participates in meetings as required.
16. Works with Manager to develop programs and procedures as related to client care.
17. Responsible for developing professionally through attendance at conferences, seminars, and other various training and/or educational courses.
18. Liaisons with Police, Funders, court personnel, community agencies, families, and other staff members.
19. Performs other duties as assigned.

Chaplaincy Duties

1. Prays with and/or leads people to faith in Jesus Christ as opportunity permits.
2. Plans and conducts creative worship services, pastoral care programs (including ongoing visitation and pastoral care), activities, outreach programs, and Bible studies for community members, clients, and/or congregants as applicable.
3. Assists community members, clients, or congregants towards achieving personal and spiritual well-being.
4. Works as a team member with other pastoral caregivers in problem-solving for the benefit of individuals; may act as a member of a case management team.
5. 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).
6. Recruits, interviews, trains, orients, documents, and monitors all volunteers coordinating their involvement in program delivery.
7. Refers community members and clients to representatives of other faith communities as needed.
8. 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).
9. May act in an intake capacity, admitting clients following standard criteria.
10. May serve on Salvation Army Councils and Committees.
11. Ensures that a proper Christian spiritual focus is applied to programs & initiatives.
12. 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

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

Experience

1. 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 counseling role.

Required Skills/Knowledge

1. 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

1. Successful obtainment of clearance through The Salvation Army Child Abuse Registry.
2. 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 (8:00 a.m. – 4:30 p.m.)

With one 30 mins. unpaid lunch break

VACANCIES: 1

Interested applicants must respond in writing by April 27, 2025 by 4:00 p.m., and quote Belkin House Caseworker / Chaplain (Job No. 25-002) to:

EMAIL: Natalie.Gulasekharam@salvationarmy.ca

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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