Caseworker / Chaplain

EMPLOYMENT OPPORTUNITY

The Salvation Army British Columbia

POSITION: Caseworker / Chaplain

FACILITY: Belkin House

LOCATION: Vancouver

Job No. : 25-001

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

1. 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 preparing discharge plans.
• Assesses 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.
• Liaisons with Police, Funders, court personnel, community agencies, families, and other staff members.
• Performs other duties as assigned.

• Prays with and/or leads people to faith in Jesus Christ as opportunity permits.
• 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.
• Assists community members, clients, or congregants towards achieving personal and spiritual well-being.
• 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.
• 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

1. 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 level education attained includes at least two years of post-secondary education in social services or related field is preferred.

• 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.

• 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 January 31st, 2025 by 4:00 p.m.

and quote Belkin House Caseworker / Chaplain (Job No. 25-001) 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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