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The Community Chaplain plays a vital role in providing spiritual care within the framework of The Mustard Seeds relief recovery and development model. This position is responsible for the spiritual well-being of community members by developing and delivering faith-based programs and building relationships with clients staff and volunteers. The Chaplain will also cultivate partnerships with local churches schools volunteers and organizations to support and expand spiritual care services in Calgary. The role supports individuals accessing services through our Housing and Wellness Centre.
The Mustard Seed is a Christian charitable organization that builds community grows hope and supports change for people who are experiencing poverty and homelessness. It provides basic services including meals clothing and shelter as well as long-term solutions and support services such as housing employment health & wellness and spiritual guidance. As a Christian organization spiritual care is foundational to everything we do. Our services are available to all and participation in spiritual programming is always voluntary.
Employment Type: Full-Time
Schedule: Monday to Friday 8:00AM to 4:00PM
Reporting to: Housing Manager
Develop and implement a ministry action plan that supports spiritual care across Housing and Wellness Centre programs in Calgary.
Build trusting relationships with community members offering compassionate Christ-centered care.
Facilitate opportunities for spiritual growth through individual support and group activities.
Provide Spiritual Care Assessments and follow-up Spiritual Care Plans.
Lead regular spiritual services Bible studies and prayer gatherings.
Work alongside Faith Companions and staff to coordinate spiritual programming.
Recruit train and supervise Faith Companions in collaboration with Volunteer and Community Engagement.
Track program KPIs prepare reports and contribute to continuous improvement.
Participate in training meetings and internal/external committees.
Bachelors degree in Theology Biblical Studies or related field (or equivalent combination of education and experience).
Agreement with The Mustard Seeds Chaplains Principles of Practice.
Proficient in Microsoft Office (Word Outlook Excel).
Valid Class 5 Drivers License and access to a reliable vehicle with $2M liability insurance.
Full-time 40 hours per week; flexibility to work some evenings and weekends as needed.
Moderate physical activity including sitting standing walking and occasional lifting.
As The Mustard Seed is a Christian ministry we require our employees to agree to respect and not detract from The Mustard Seeds Employment Values during their employment at The Mustard Seed.
Must have legal authorization to work in Canada on a full-time basis for anyone other than current employer
This position requires the use of a company vehicle and/or personal vehicle for company use. The candidate must have a valid drivers licence maintain $2M Vehicle Liability Insurance on the personal vehicle being used and will need to consent to a drivers abstract request.
The Mustard Seed offers a competitive compensation package including 100% employer paid extended health and dental benefits for staff and dependents matching RRSP after one year of service and wellness days.
All The Mustard Seed employees have access to the Employee and Family Assistance Program which provides support for maintaining a healthy work-life balance addressing mental health concerns and focusing on personal development in various areas.
No phone calls please.