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We strongly encourage applicants from diverse faith traditions and spiritual practices, as well as those who identify as spiritual-but-not-religious or grounded in ethical/humanist frameworks.
- BA or equivalent in relevant disciplines including spiritual care, mental/behavioural health, substance usage and harm reduction, or ethics.
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Maintain an accountable relationship with the applicant’s Indigenous community, if applicant self-identifies as Indigenous.
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Demonstrated accountability to a faith, spiritual, cultural, or ethical community of belonging or practice, which may be formal or informal.
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Experience in an incorporated ministry or social service charity environment would be an asset.
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Two or more units in Clinical Psychospiritual Education (CPE) would be an asset.
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Training and experience as an Anti-Racism or Decolonizing Educator/Organizer would be an asset.
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Must pass a Criminal Records Check for Vulnerable Persons.
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If applicable, a minimum of 4-6 years of continuous sobriety.
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Has not accessed the services of First United Church for a minimum of two years.
Supervisory Responsibility:
None
Latitude:
This position reports to the Manager of Spiritual Care or delegate. This individual collaborates frequently with colleagues in the Shelter, Programs, management, as well as with bargaining unit staff.
INTERNAL/EXTERNAL RELATIONSHIPS:
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Regular communication is maintained with all levels of management and staff.
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There is also regular communication with DTES community members, organizations and communities of faith in the Metro Vancouver area and the general population.
The nature of working in spiritual care is stressful and often involves supporting through a trauma-informed lens community members of DTES. The Spiritual Care Outreach individual must have the ability to function independently and under pressure, while managing a multitude of other emergency tasks.
JOB CLASSIFICATION & WAGES:
Classification: This is an exempt position. Part Time weekdays between 8am-4pm up to the scheduled 10-15 hours per week requirement.
Wage: $31.85-36.78 per hour and will depend on experience, with new joiners starting at the min to mid level.
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Candidates should submit resume, cover letter and responses to 3 pre-screen questions.
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Candidates matching closely with the position's needs will be contacted for a phone screening.
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Candidates advancing to the next stage can expect an in person interview with the hiring manager and team member.
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Candidates advancing to the final stage will meet with the Manager or Spiritual Care and Acting Director of Spiritual Care
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All positions at First United require a criminal record check clearance.
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2 references from previous supervisor and/or appropriate endorsement will be requested at the offer stage.
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We are committed to becoming a more just, equitable, inclusive, and diverse workplace, which extends to how we hire. We are continually learning new and unlearning old practices while examining systemic causes of inequity, including colonialism.
We aim to be representative of the communities we serve. We welcome everyone to apply, and we strongly encourage applications from members of communities that have been marginalized based on Indigeneity, race, colour, religion, nationality, social or ethnic origin, sex, age, disability, sexual orientation, gender identity and/or expression. In order to achieve a representative team, preference may be given to people who are members of one or more of these groups.
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