Social Services Chaplain

POSITION : The Salvation Army Social Services Chaplain for Programs (SS Chaplain)

DEPARTMENT : DHQ Programs

SUPERVISOR : Divisional Social Services Director (DSSD)

STATUS : Non-Exempt / Full time

Hourly Rate : $ to $

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 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 which may be expressed through but not limited to Bible studies, worship, prayer support, pertinent life skills classes, spiritual counseling, spiritual growth opportunities, logistical support for accessing and participation in spiritual growth opportunities (clients / families, staff, volunteers), and participation in community faith-based collaborations / connections / networking. The SS Chaplain will prioritize and will work deliberately to ensure clients / participants / families / staff / volunteers, encountered through the social service programs, are introduced to and / or connected with a Salvation Army corps, or their own place of worship. The SS Chaplain will work closely with each program’s leadership (Addiction Treatment Services= ATS; Family Treatment Services = FTS; and the Community Assistance Center = CAC) to ensure the coordination and implementation of religious programming occurs in a manner that marries up the clinical purposes of the unit, related unit policies and plan on pastoral services, and adheres to contractual / funding / licensing specifications and requirements (including ethical behaviors, boundaries, professional staff conduct, adherence to TSA child safety standards) with The Salvation Army’s mission.

QUALIFICATIONS :

Bachelor’s degree or certificate of completion (from an accredited Bible based Christian higher education institution) in theology, Bible, Christian studies, pastoral counseling, evangelism, Christian ministry, biblical or theological studies, religion, or social services / social ministry; however, three years of experience serving and / or supervising in chaplaincy, pastoral care, Christian ministry, social services from a Bible based framework, with strong knowledge base of local Christian faith-based Hawaii resources will qualify. Training or service experience as a Salvation Army officer, soldier, employee, chaplain, or adherent is preferred. The candidate must have a clean driving record and must successfully complete Decision Driving Safety Test before driving for The Salvation Army and annually recertify as required. He / she must have the ability to do fieldwork in various settings. Experience working disaster recovery is preferred and computer proficiency is required. Bi-lingual applicants are encouraged to apply.

RESPONSIBILITIES :

• Specific effort given to prioritizing and consistently orienting or connecting clients / participants / families / staff / volunteers, encountered through the social service programs, with a Salvation Army corps, or their own place of worship.
• Completes 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 and related Honolulu United efforts to clients / families / staff / volunteers within each unit.
• 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.
• Encourages and nurtures the spiritual growth of clients / families / staff / volunteers by ensuring the availability of worship services, support with holiday happenings, Bible studies, fellowship meetings, as appropriate ( Celebrate Recovery, Pathway of Hope Celebrations, FTS Lei Ceremonies, client graduations, Recovery Month celebrations, etc.), character development and life skills classes, as well as educational and religious materials, and office hours for pastoral counseling, as deemed appropriate.
• Ensures the availability of bibles and other religious literature (Salvation Army’s monthly magazines, Daily Bread, etc.) for client needs.
• Ensures efficient, effective and timely implementation of policies and procedures regarding religious services / spiritual growth experiences / pastoral counseling for all clients / families / staff / volunteers.
• In close collaboration with the DSSD and clinical leadership of each program, serves as the liaison between program unit and The Salvation Army churches, Honolulu United efforts, and community religious leaders.
• In close collaboration with the DSSD, DSP, and Divisional Secretary for Business (DSB), and program directors encourages and supports program participation in the annual Salvation Army’s Women’s / Men’s Camp at Homelani, other Salvation Army Holiday activities (Thanksgiving, Christmas, etc.), and Honolulu United efforts as needed and as deemed appropriate.
• Participates in agency clinical team meetings / trainings as necessary to ensure holistic treatment planning.
• Submits monthly data regarding Chaplaincy activities to the clinical leadership and / or Divisional Statistician for inclusion in the monthly NSS data report.
• Responsible for managing crises and emergencies in the facility and consulting with or notifying appropriate program staff as noted in the related program policies. May be required to use the agencies emergency electrical generators and notifying the appropriate State and / or City officials in times of disasters. Must have knowledge of the emergency preparation and evacuation plans for power failures or natural disasters (storms, hurricanes or earthquakes) including the appropriate response to the various emergency codes, Code Blue-medical, Code Green-psychiatric, Code Red- workplace violence and threats, etc.
• Attend each unit’s monthly staff meetings for close collaboration and coordination of client care. Provide a monthly devotional and / or chapel to unit teams.
• Attend quarterly Faith Collaborative sessions held in the community and contribute / participate as much as reasonable and as determined appropriate in coordination with other Salvation Army program directors, the DSSD, and the DSP.
• 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. as deemed appropriate and necessary by clinical programs / teams.
• In close collaboration with the Community Assistance Center and its Pathway of Hope efforts, completes progress notes and spiritual care assessments with related action planning (Pathway of Hope), and other related paperwork (on WITS or WellSky) as deemed appropriate and within established deadlines.
• Supports clinical staff and provides input as appropriate, in related staff or treatment team meetings, with pertinent client information and progress reports.
• In collaboration with clinical teams, will 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 including but not limited to client-family-centered treatment planning, professional ethics / boundaries, cultural competence, client rights, corporate compliance, infectious control, safety / risk management, etc.
• Provides appropriate training / orientation regarding chaplaincy services to new officers and new staff / volunteers.
• Adheres to agency programs policies on : Client Grievance; Client Right of Personal Privacy, Respect, and Dignity; Confidentiality of Client Records; Preservation of Client Rights; Privacy Practices; Prohibition of Retaliation Against Client; and Security Privacy of Electronic Protected Health Information to name a few key pertinent policies.
• 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

With training, may be required to use the agency emergency electrical generator

Benefits include but not limited to medical+ dental, ER paid retirement benefits, EE discounts, 13holidays / yr, free parking and more!

Equal Employment Opportunity Employer. Minorities / Women / Veterans / Disabled