About this role
Chaplain, Spiritual Care & Activities Maple Ridge, British Columbia, Canada Part-Time The Opportunity At Baptist Housing, every day is an opportunity for you to help our seniors experience life well in supportive communities.
As a member of our team, you can experience a fulfilling career while working in a collaborative environment where support for you is prioritized.
The Chaplain provides spiritual care and meaningful activities and programs that help residents of Maple Towers experience dignity, purpose, and belonging, and supports team members with spiritual and emotional care when requested.
About The Role *This is a permanent part-time position, working 3 days per week, located at Maple Towers, our senior's rental community in Maple Ridge. Inspired by the servant heart of Jesus, Baptist Housing provides caring communities where seniors live with dignity, purpose and belonging.
As the Chaplain, you will offer compassionate, accessible spiritual care that respects the diverse backgrounds and beliefs of residents and families, including at end of life and in times of grief.
You will also develop a varied, resident-directed calendar of activities, strengthen spiritual care through volunteers, faith leaders and community partners, and encourage the spiritual wellbeing of other team members.
You will work in partnership with the Administrator and the Associate Vice President of Spiritual Care.
Key Responsibilities
- Spiritual Care for Residents & Families Build relationships with residents and families to meet their social, emotional, and spiritual needs.
- Lead or facilitate spiritual care programs such as worship, study, prayer, and fellowship based on residents’ needs and interests.
- Provide individual spiritual support, including hospital visits, end-of-life and grief guidance and coordination of memorial services.
- Help residents stay connected to their own communities of faith.
- Activities Coordination Develop activity programs which address the differing needs of residents and support their wellness.
- Develop and circulate a monthly activity calendar.
- Assist new residents to integrate into the community.
- Review activities regularly against resident interests and participation.
- Team Support & Leadership Offer spiritual support and prayer to team members when requested.
- Promote a workplace that respects each team member’s personal faith and beliefs.
- Relationships, Reporting & Safety Collaborate with Volunteer Coordinator in recruitment and supervision of spiritual care volunteers.
- Network with local churches, chaplains, and leaders of other faith communities.
- Maintain knowledge of relevant community programs, services and resources and network with external agencies to promote holistic wellness.
- Submit timely reports to the Administrator and Associate Vice President, Spiritual Care, and support program planning and budgets.
- Support a culture of health and safety and pursue ongoing professional development.
What You Bring Education Undergraduate degree in Ministry, or equivalent experience Graduate degree in Ministry (e.g.
M.A., M.Cs., M.Div.) is preferred Clinical Pastoral Education (CPE) or equivalent training in professional chaplaincy is preferred Equivalent combinations of education and experience will be considered Experience 3–5 years’ experience in Christian ministry 1–2 years’ experience working with seniors Life experience and personal learning will be considered Conditions of Employment Agreement with, and willingness to sign, Baptist Housing’s Statement of Faith as a condition of employment.
About You
You are a compassionate, genuine spiritual caregiver with a servant heart and a love for se