Full Time Chaplain Spiritual Care Practitioner

As the leader in the developmental services sector Bethesda Community Services is currently recruiting those interested in supporting adults children and youth with developmental disabilities.
We envision ourselves as a community of support that inspires encourages and empowers children youth and adults with special needs to live fulfilled lives. We value respect diversity and inclusivity collaboration and compassionate quality service.

POSITION OBJECTIVE

Working to promote Bethesdas mission vision and values and quality services the Chaplain Spiritual Care Practitioner will provide spiritual counselling education and care primarily to individuals in service at times caregivers may be included in these services. These services span across all three Departments at Bethesda: Children & Youth Services; Adult Services and Adult Clinical Services.

KEY JOB RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Using a Trauma informed approach considers cognitive emotional spiritual behavioural and developmental needs across the life span when providing services
• Identifies how clients spiritual religious philosophical and cultural beliefs and values may inform treatment choices
• Refers to additional professional or community-based services when appropriate including the inter-professional care team elders and religious leaders
• Seeks to improve the quality of life by engaging individuals supported by Bethesda in various exercises and faith activities; examples may be engaging the individuals in discussions based on the faith of individuals; focusing on bible study prayer encouragement and personal growth.
• Providing Trauma Grief and Bereavement: prepare & provide bereavement supports to people supported by Bethesda programs which may also involve providing trainings & workshops
• Spiritual Formation & Life Coaching by preparing and providing opportunities to connect with people supported about their spiritual life including: lead special Corporate chapel services at Christmas Easter & Thanksgiving;prepare and lead mid-week Chapel services as well as weekly bible studies/devotionals at various locations within and external to Bethesda leading individuals in person and/or corporate worship sessions
• Providing Critical Incident supports with a faith based lens to equip individuals to effectively manage and respond to high-stress traumatic events focusing on crisis intervention stress management and debriefing techniques
• Leading funeral services as well as provide bereavement support to individuals. Also provide bereavement support as a Community Services program. Trauma and crisis interventions/supports for individuals who have experienced trauma.
• Increasing community involvement inclusion & diversity by increasing connections for people in their faith communities
• Play a lead role in the development and fostering of relationships and partnerships with various religious denominations to assist in supporting the faith of all individuals.
• Delivers compassionate care to individuals and families honouring their diverse backgrounds and perspectives with sensitivity to Religious diversity
• All other duties as assigned

QUALIFICATIONS

Wage is dependent on educational requirements being satisfied as posted.

• Current Certification as Certified Spiritual Care Practitioner with the Canadian Association for Spiritual Care (CASC) or in the process of completing certification or willingness to complete
• Registration with a College of Registered Psychotherapist of Ontario or Ontario College of Social Workers and Social Services Worker or equivalent or working towards.
• Masters required for Chaplain 3 Chaplain 2-BA Chaplain- Diploma
• Minimum 5 years experience in Pastoral Care and Developmental Services preferred
• Musical background is an asset
• Leadership skills
• Proficient with Microsoft Office
• Valid Drivers License
• First Aid Training and CPR Certification
• Safety Care certified
• Excellent communication skills
• Fluent in French is an asset.

Why Join us

• Bethesda offers staff competitive wages career advancement First Aid and Safety Care training as well as the option of joining our HOOPP Pension Plan ( and benefits.
• We foster a culture that encourages continuous professional development and growth through tuition reimbursement on approved continuing education and reimbursement opportunities on position specific memberships and licenses.
• We offer company perks such as retail and gym membership discounts an Employee Assistance Program and a Bethesda Rewards Program
• Free onsite parking