The Salvation Army USA Western Territory
Chaplain, The Way Out
The Salvation Army USA Western Territory, San Francisco, California, United States, 94199
Description
OVERVIEW:
The position of TWO Chaplain
works in the coordination with
TWO Chaplain & Mission Integration Coordinator (Lead)
to oversee the spiritual ministry of The Way Out, a recovery focused homeless initiative designed to restore lives and promote wellness based in San Francisco. The system includes a 4-step process of treatment on demand, residential treatment, transformational living center (3 residential locations), and independence and empowerment. This position's primary focus is ministry to those in the post-residential treatment stage (Harbor Light, ARC, etc.) of The Way Out continuum. It is vital to support the holistic needs of participants by offering spiritual/pastoral care and accountability through the residential chaplaincy.
DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:
Work in coordination with secondary
Chaplain/Mission Integration Coordinator
to fulfill the following:
Assist with planning and leading a once weekly in-residence Chapel/House Meeting in coordination with Adult Rehabilitation Center (ARC) Administrators
Plan, schedule, promote, and lead a weekly in-residence Bible Study
Assist with the leadership and promotion of weekly
Celebrate Recovery
meetings
Promote and coordinate Sunday Worship meeting participant attendance at SoMa Corps. Will require participating in driving rotation to transport participants to/from Corps location
Interview all incoming participants and provide a general orientation to available chaplain and ministry services; perform initial spiritual inventory
Keep open door "office hours" three nights per week for participants seeking pastoral counseling and Biblically-aligned guidance
Work in coordination with the TWO residential leadership team (multi-site) to collaborate and support one another in meeting the needs of the participants and program
Work in coordination with Corps Officers at SF Metro Corps to cultivate network of support for participants and establish longer-term faith community to aid sense of belonging and stability (accomplished through collaborative ongoing and seasonal events, fellowship opportunities, life groups, etc.)
Maintain confidentiality, and when necessary report legally required information as a mandated reporter
Other related duties as required
EDUCATION AND EXPERIENCE:
BA or BS degree in related field (preferred)
Uniform wearing Salvationist (preferred)
Theological alignment with The Salvation Army detailed in our Articles of Faith & Doctrine
Experience in pastoral care and recovery and homeless ministry (2 years preferred)
California driver's license (required)
SKILLS AND ABILITIES:
Maintain highest level of integrity and confidentiality
Excellent organizational skills and detail-oriented
Excellent communication skills
Personable and dependable
Ability to handle multiple tasks
Ability to work with people from diverse backgrounds
High level of proficiency with Microsoft Windows and Microsoft Office), Desktop Publishing preferred
Self-motivated and able to motivate others as part of a team
Ability to maintain good rapport and communication with staff members, corps personnel and JMC participants
Knowledge of Salvation Army city programs, practices, policies and organization desirable
ADA Statement: Qualified individuals must be able to perform the essential duties of the position with or without accommodation. A qualified person with a disability may request a modification or adjustment to the job or work environment in order to meet the physical requirements of the position. The Salvation Army will attempt to satisfy requests if the accommodation needed is reasonable and no undue hardship would result
Acknowledgment of Religious Purposes of The Salvation Army: Please note that The Salvation Army has a religious purpose and status as a church. We ask our employees that they do nothing to their relationship with The Salvation Army to undermine its religious mission. Employees must agree and understand that their services are a necessary part of The Army's religious purposes and their work-related conduct must not conflict with, interfere with, or undermine such religious programs or The Army's religious purposes.
At-Will: Any employment relationship with this organization is of an "at-will" nature, which means that an Employee may resign at any time and the Employer may discharge an Employee at any time with or without cause. It is further understood that this "at will" employment relationship may not be changed by any written document or by conduct unless such change is specifically acknowledged in writing by an authorized executive of this organization. Qualifications Education
Bachelors (preferred) Associates (preferred) Experience
2 years: Experience in pastoral care and recovery and homeless ministry (preferred)
Equal Opportunity Employer/Protected Veterans/Individuals with Disabilities
This employer is required to notify all applicants of their rights pursuant to federal employment laws. For further information, please review the Know Your Rights notice from the Department of Labor.
OVERVIEW:
The position of TWO Chaplain
works in the coordination with
TWO Chaplain & Mission Integration Coordinator (Lead)
to oversee the spiritual ministry of The Way Out, a recovery focused homeless initiative designed to restore lives and promote wellness based in San Francisco. The system includes a 4-step process of treatment on demand, residential treatment, transformational living center (3 residential locations), and independence and empowerment. This position's primary focus is ministry to those in the post-residential treatment stage (Harbor Light, ARC, etc.) of The Way Out continuum. It is vital to support the holistic needs of participants by offering spiritual/pastoral care and accountability through the residential chaplaincy.
DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:
Work in coordination with secondary
Chaplain/Mission Integration Coordinator
to fulfill the following:
Assist with planning and leading a once weekly in-residence Chapel/House Meeting in coordination with Adult Rehabilitation Center (ARC) Administrators
Plan, schedule, promote, and lead a weekly in-residence Bible Study
Assist with the leadership and promotion of weekly
Celebrate Recovery
meetings
Promote and coordinate Sunday Worship meeting participant attendance at SoMa Corps. Will require participating in driving rotation to transport participants to/from Corps location
Interview all incoming participants and provide a general orientation to available chaplain and ministry services; perform initial spiritual inventory
Keep open door "office hours" three nights per week for participants seeking pastoral counseling and Biblically-aligned guidance
Work in coordination with the TWO residential leadership team (multi-site) to collaborate and support one another in meeting the needs of the participants and program
Work in coordination with Corps Officers at SF Metro Corps to cultivate network of support for participants and establish longer-term faith community to aid sense of belonging and stability (accomplished through collaborative ongoing and seasonal events, fellowship opportunities, life groups, etc.)
Maintain confidentiality, and when necessary report legally required information as a mandated reporter
Other related duties as required
EDUCATION AND EXPERIENCE:
BA or BS degree in related field (preferred)
Uniform wearing Salvationist (preferred)
Theological alignment with The Salvation Army detailed in our Articles of Faith & Doctrine
Experience in pastoral care and recovery and homeless ministry (2 years preferred)
California driver's license (required)
SKILLS AND ABILITIES:
Maintain highest level of integrity and confidentiality
Excellent organizational skills and detail-oriented
Excellent communication skills
Personable and dependable
Ability to handle multiple tasks
Ability to work with people from diverse backgrounds
High level of proficiency with Microsoft Windows and Microsoft Office), Desktop Publishing preferred
Self-motivated and able to motivate others as part of a team
Ability to maintain good rapport and communication with staff members, corps personnel and JMC participants
Knowledge of Salvation Army city programs, practices, policies and organization desirable
ADA Statement: Qualified individuals must be able to perform the essential duties of the position with or without accommodation. A qualified person with a disability may request a modification or adjustment to the job or work environment in order to meet the physical requirements of the position. The Salvation Army will attempt to satisfy requests if the accommodation needed is reasonable and no undue hardship would result
Acknowledgment of Religious Purposes of The Salvation Army: Please note that The Salvation Army has a religious purpose and status as a church. We ask our employees that they do nothing to their relationship with The Salvation Army to undermine its religious mission. Employees must agree and understand that their services are a necessary part of The Army's religious purposes and their work-related conduct must not conflict with, interfere with, or undermine such religious programs or The Army's religious purposes.
At-Will: Any employment relationship with this organization is of an "at-will" nature, which means that an Employee may resign at any time and the Employer may discharge an Employee at any time with or without cause. It is further understood that this "at will" employment relationship may not be changed by any written document or by conduct unless such change is specifically acknowledged in writing by an authorized executive of this organization. Qualifications Education
Bachelors (preferred) Associates (preferred) Experience
2 years: Experience in pastoral care and recovery and homeless ministry (preferred)
Equal Opportunity Employer/Protected Veterans/Individuals with Disabilities
This employer is required to notify all applicants of their rights pursuant to federal employment laws. For further information, please review the Know Your Rights notice from the Department of Labor.