The Salvation Army Southern California
Social Services Chaplain
The Salvation Army Southern California, Honolulu, Hawaii, United States, 96814
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The Salvation Army Southern California The Salvation Army Social Services Chaplain for Programs (SS Chaplain) will provide and/or ensure the availability of a full range of spiritual care and services and resources to unit clients/families, staff, and volunteers. Job Summary The SS Chaplain is a Salvation Army specific position. Under the supervision of the Divisional Social Services Director (DSSD) and in close collaboration with social service institutional program directors and clinical program staff, the SS Chaplain will prioritize and work deliberately to ensure clients/participants/families/staff/volunteers are introduced to and/or connected with a Salvation Army corps, or their own place of worship. Qualifications Bachelor’s degree or certificate of completion in theology, Bible, Christian studies, pastoral counseling, evangelism, Christian ministry, biblical or theological studies, religion, or social services/social ministry; or three years of experience serving and/or supervising in chaplaincy, pastoral care, Christian ministry, social services from a Bible based framework. Responsibilities Prioritize and consistently orient or connect clients/participants/families/staff/volunteers with a Salvation Army corps, or their own place of worship. Complete Salvation Army onboarding and ongoing training to learn, implement, and administer Salvation Army programs, services, approaches in alignment with The Salvation Army mission. Close ongoing regular communication with DSSD, Divisional Secretary for Program (DSP), Divisional Secretary for Business, and unit leadership regarding all related spiritual care services/activities. Coordinate all aspects of the program, including internal/external communication, budgeting, service reporting, site visits, and activities/involvement with the DSSD, DSP, DSB and unit directors. Encourage and nurture the spiritual growth of clients/families/staff/volunteers by ensuring the availability of worship services, support with holiday happenings, Bible studies, fellowship meetings, character development and life skills classes, and office hours for pastoral counseling. Ensure the availability of bibles and other religious literature for client needs. Ensure efficient, effective, and timely implementation of policies and procedures regarding religious services/spiritual growth experiences/pastoral counseling for all clients/families/staff/volunteers. Serve as the liaison between program unit and The Salvation Army churches, Honolulu United efforts, and community religious leaders. Participate in agency clinical team meetings/trainings as necessary to ensure holistic treatment planning. Submit monthly data regarding Chaplaincy activities to the clinical leadership and/or Divisional Statistician for inclusion in the monthly NSS data report. Manage crises and emergencies in the facility and consulting with or notifying appropriate program staff as noted in the related program policies. Attend each unit’s monthly staff meetings for close collaboration and coordination of client care. Attend quarterly Faith Collaborative sessions held in the community and contribute/participate as much as reasonable and as determined appropriate. Provide a semi-annual newsletter/update regarding chaplaincy services, happenings, highlights as well as weekly email scripture sharing for staff/volunteer encouragement. Provide transportation and spiritual support for clients to spiritual activities/opportunities, court dates, family events, hospital visits, funeral attendance, etc. Complete progress notes and spiritual care assessments with related action planning and other related paperwork as deemed appropriate and within established deadlines. Support clinical staff and provide input as appropriate, in related staff or treatment team meetings, with pertinent client information and progress reports. Provide information and referral to program participants in need of additional services and care. Complete initial and annual training related to clinical matters within program settings. Provide appropriate training/orientation regarding chaplaincy services to new officers and new staff/volunteers. Adhere to agency programs policies on client rights, confidentiality, and security. Perform other related duties as deemed appropriate by DSSD and unit clinical leadership. Skills/Technical Knowledge Valid driver’s license, current CPR and First Aid Certification, use of WITS and WellSky platforms, and computer literacy. Benefits Medical, dental, ER paid retirement benefits, EE discounts, 13 holidays/yr, free parking, and more. Equal Employment Opportunity Employer Minorities/Women/Veterans/Disabled
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Social Services Chaplain
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The Salvation Army Southern California The Salvation Army Social Services Chaplain for Programs (SS Chaplain) will provide and/or ensure the availability of a full range of spiritual care and services and resources to unit clients/families, staff, and volunteers. Job Summary The SS Chaplain is a Salvation Army specific position. Under the supervision of the Divisional Social Services Director (DSSD) and in close collaboration with social service institutional program directors and clinical program staff, the SS Chaplain will prioritize and work deliberately to ensure clients/participants/families/staff/volunteers are introduced to and/or connected with a Salvation Army corps, or their own place of worship. Qualifications Bachelor’s degree or certificate of completion in theology, Bible, Christian studies, pastoral counseling, evangelism, Christian ministry, biblical or theological studies, religion, or social services/social ministry; or three years of experience serving and/or supervising in chaplaincy, pastoral care, Christian ministry, social services from a Bible based framework. Responsibilities Prioritize and consistently orient or connect clients/participants/families/staff/volunteers with a Salvation Army corps, or their own place of worship. Complete Salvation Army onboarding and ongoing training to learn, implement, and administer Salvation Army programs, services, approaches in alignment with The Salvation Army mission. Close ongoing regular communication with DSSD, Divisional Secretary for Program (DSP), Divisional Secretary for Business, and unit leadership regarding all related spiritual care services/activities. Coordinate all aspects of the program, including internal/external communication, budgeting, service reporting, site visits, and activities/involvement with the DSSD, DSP, DSB and unit directors. Encourage and nurture the spiritual growth of clients/families/staff/volunteers by ensuring the availability of worship services, support with holiday happenings, Bible studies, fellowship meetings, character development and life skills classes, and office hours for pastoral counseling. Ensure the availability of bibles and other religious literature for client needs. Ensure efficient, effective, and timely implementation of policies and procedures regarding religious services/spiritual growth experiences/pastoral counseling for all clients/families/staff/volunteers. Serve as the liaison between program unit and The Salvation Army churches, Honolulu United efforts, and community religious leaders. Participate in agency clinical team meetings/trainings as necessary to ensure holistic treatment planning. Submit monthly data regarding Chaplaincy activities to the clinical leadership and/or Divisional Statistician for inclusion in the monthly NSS data report. Manage crises and emergencies in the facility and consulting with or notifying appropriate program staff as noted in the related program policies. Attend each unit’s monthly staff meetings for close collaboration and coordination of client care. Attend quarterly Faith Collaborative sessions held in the community and contribute/participate as much as reasonable and as determined appropriate. Provide a semi-annual newsletter/update regarding chaplaincy services, happenings, highlights as well as weekly email scripture sharing for staff/volunteer encouragement. Provide transportation and spiritual support for clients to spiritual activities/opportunities, court dates, family events, hospital visits, funeral attendance, etc. Complete progress notes and spiritual care assessments with related action planning and other related paperwork as deemed appropriate and within established deadlines. Support clinical staff and provide input as appropriate, in related staff or treatment team meetings, with pertinent client information and progress reports. Provide information and referral to program participants in need of additional services and care. Complete initial and annual training related to clinical matters within program settings. Provide appropriate training/orientation regarding chaplaincy services to new officers and new staff/volunteers. Adhere to agency programs policies on client rights, confidentiality, and security. Perform other related duties as deemed appropriate by DSSD and unit clinical leadership. Skills/Technical Knowledge Valid driver’s license, current CPR and First Aid Certification, use of WITS and WellSky platforms, and computer literacy. Benefits Medical, dental, ER paid retirement benefits, EE discounts, 13 holidays/yr, free parking, and more. Equal Employment Opportunity Employer Minorities/Women/Veterans/Disabled
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