Caseworker / Chaplain

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POSITION: Caseworker / Chaplain
FACILITY: Belkin House
LOCATION: Vancouver & Lower Mainland
ADDRESS: 555 Homer St, Vancouver, BC

CLOSING DATE: 12 days (Sun, 27 Apr)
TYPE: Full-time • $26 - $29

EMPLOYMENT OPPORTUNITY

The Salvation Army British Columbia

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

1. Demonstrate by word and action a positive and professional role model for residents and employees of Belkin House and contribute to the mission and goals of Belkin House.
2. Monitor the environment and clients/residents to ensure safety and security; complete regular client/resident status checks and room searches as required.
3. Develop and implement case management of assigned clients/residents; assist clients/residents in establishing goals, monitoring progress, and prepare discharge plans.
4. Assess client suitability to the program and make referrals to other programs in our building and other agencies as required.
5. Interview clients to prepare case histories and background information for which confidentiality is required.
6. Perform intake and discharge procedures for clients/residents as assigned.
7. Develop, 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. Orientate new residents to Belkin House’s policies and procedures.
9. Maintain awareness of any problems (medical, behavioral, or other) experienced by clients. Report pertinent information to supervisor.
10. Provide appropriate crisis intervention, basic counselling skills, and support as required.
11. Monitor appropriate behavior; intervene in crisis situations, provide emotional support and advocacy as required.
12. Distribute funds to residents in accordance with established guidelines.
13. Engage in the development of inter-personal relationships that promote dignity and respect.
14. Maintain appropriate records and statistics, ensure that all required documentation is accurate and complete, and forward all reports in a timely manner according to published guidelines.
15. Attend and participate in meetings as required.
16. Work with Manager to develop programs and procedures related to client care.
17. Develop professionally through attendance at conferences, seminars, and other various training and/or educational courses.
18. Liaise with Police, Funders, court personnel, community agencies, families, and other staff members.
19. Perform other duties as assigned.

Chaplaincy Duties

1. Pray with and/or lead people to faith in Jesus Christ as opportunity permits.
2. Plan and conduct 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. Assist community members, clients, or congregants towards achieving personal and spiritual well-being.
4. Work 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. Communicate in an empathetic and influential manner with clients, congregants, families, staff, and community agencies; maintain written records/logs of activities (including activity reports and statistical information).
6. Recruit, interview, train, orient, document, and monitor all volunteers coordinating their involvement in program delivery.
7. Refer community members and clients to representatives of other faith communities as needed.
8. Know and act 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. Ensure that a proper Christian spiritual focus is applied to programs & initiatives.
12. Ensure that the Gospel of Jesus Christ is exemplified in the performance of all job responsibilities and through personal example.

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 a diploma or degree in a related social services field.
• Some related Chaplaincy and/or pastoral ministry experience and education.
• Minimal 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 (8:00 a.m. – 4:30 p.m.)
With one 30 mins. unpaid lunch break

VACANCIES: 1

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

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.
PLEASE NO PHONE CALLS

How to Apply

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