Spiritual Care Coordinator

The Spiritual Care Coordinator contributes directly to the day-to-day spiritual mission of the Victoria ARC, ensures the ARC and its services are a place of spiritual vibrance, providing Christian pastoral, spiritual care and support to residents, staff, volunteers, and community guests of the ARC. The Spiritual Care Coordinator at the Victoria Addictions and Rehabilitation Centre plays a crucial role in providing spiritual support and guidance to individuals seeking recovery from addiction. This position involves integrating spiritual care principles into the overall treatment program to enhance emotional, mental, and physical healing. The Spiritual Care Coordinator will collaborate with a multidisciplinary team to ensure that the spiritual needs of clients are met during their recovery journey. HOURS:

• 37.5 Hours/Week

Education/Certifications:

• The minimum level of education for this role is completion of a formal post-secondary/college program of two academic years in a related field (Chaplaincy, Divinity, Theology, Pastoral Counseling, Spiritual Care, etc.).
• Training/Certification in Addictions and/or Mental Health issues would be an asset.

Experience:

• At least 1 year of focused experience providing spiritual care, counseling, or guidance to individuals dealing with addiction or in a healthcare setting.
• Previous experience working in a rehabilitation center or addiction treatment facility is an advantage.

Required Skills/Knowledge:

• Support for and an understanding of mission and purpose of The Salvation Army in Canada.
• Knowledge of professional requirements for chaplaincy.
• Demonstrates compassion and respect for clients and staff.
• Attention to detail, problem solving and analytical skills.
• Strong sense of integrity and confidentiality with professional ethics and a balanced sense of fairness and flexibility.
• Comprehensive understanding of the impact of addiction on individuals' spiritual well-being and the role of spiritual care in the recovery process.
• Strong interpersonal skills, empathy, and the ability to connect with individuals from diverse spiritual backgrounds and belief systems.
• Knowledge of various spiritual and religious practices, rituals, and traditions to cater to the spiritual needs of clients effectively.
• Ability to work collaboratively with a multidisciplinary team, including medical professionals, therapists, and counselors.
• Strong communication and counseling skills, enabling effective communication and support for clients facing spiritual challenges in their recovery journey.
• Familiarity with ethical guidelines related to spiritual care, confidentiality, and boundaries in a healthcare setting.
• Ability to provide an original copy of a Background Check that is satisfactory to The Salvation Army, in its sole discretion, is required.

Successful candidates, prior to hiring, may be required to provide:

• Background check consent.
• A clear vulnerable sector screening.
• A clean drivers abstract.
• Completion of our online Armatus Abuse Training and required Health and Safety training.

The Salvation Army will accommodate candidates as required under applicable human rights legislation. If you require a disability-related accommodation during this process, please inform us of your requirements. We thank all applicants, however, only those candidates to be interviewed will be contacted. Internal Applicants, please advise your managing supervisor of your intentions prior to submitting your application.