This position is located in our Delta, BC office.
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.
Educational and other Qualifications:
- Masters Degree from a recognized Christian theological institution or work equivalent
- Ordination/Consecration preferred
- Two units of Supervised Pastoral Education (CPE or PCE)
- Good standing & endorsement within your denomination
Work Experience:
- Experience in health care facility preferred
- Intermediate level user of MS Office Suite
Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities:
- Effective interpersonal skills with an ability to deal effectively with conflict in a diplomatic and professional manner
- Adept at written and oral communication with internal and external customers
- Exhibit an open and sincere approach by demonstrating respect and compassion for everyone equally
- Maintain an individual's dignity and self-worth during conversations
- Excellent active listening skills
- Demonstrate flexibility by changing routine to accommodate client/resident needs
- Must have the ability to work in ministry with people living with a variety of conditions and cognitive impairments
- Driving will be required from site to site.
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 balance
- Learning 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 events
Requirements:
- A current and clear Criminal Records Check Form and Clearance Letter prior to the hire date.
Diversity-Equity-Inclusion The Good Samaritan Society and Good Samaritan Canada is committed to upholding the values of diversity, equity, inclusion, and reconciliation 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 75th Anniversary in 2024.
*Good Samaritan is a 2023 Canadian HR Award, Excellence Awardee for Diversity and Inclusion
How to apply:
- Visit us online at www.gss.org or apply at JOIN OUR TEAM
We thank all applicants, however only candidates under consideration will be contacted for an interview.
Pay: $31.78-$37.87 per hour
Flexible language requirement:
Ability to commute/relocate:
- Delta, BC: reliably commute or plan to relocate before starting work (required)
Application question(s):
- Are you legally entitled to work in Canada?
Education:
- Master's Degree (preferred)
Experience:
- performing rites and rituals in your faith's tradition: 2 years (preferred)
- working in a health care setting: 1 year (preferred)
Licence/Certification:
- Ordination or Consecration (preferred)
Work Location: In person
