Staff Chaplain

Full-time; 12 month contract; 35 hours per week, potential evenings

Salary:   $68,000 to $80,000 based on experience

 

About The Agency

Jewish Family and Child Service is a multi-service, client-centered, family service agency and a Children’s Aid Society.  We support the healthy development of individuals, children, families, and communities through prevention, protection, counselling, and education and advocacy services, within the context of Jewish values.

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About The Role

We are seeking a compassionate, community-oriented Staff Chaplain to provide spiritual care, religious guidance and cultural expertise within our organization. Reporting to the Senior Chaplain, the Staff Chaplain will support clients, families, and staff, fostering a welcoming environment that respects Jewish traditions and values. This role collaborates with interdisciplinary teams to ensure culturally informed and sensitive care in alignment with our mission.

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Responsibilities

• Provide spiritual support, rabbinic counselling to clients, families and staff, offering guidance on Jewish law and traditions, particularly in healthcare, end-of-life care and life events. 

• Conduct religious services, including holiday observances and memorial services, as well as educational programs to foster cultural and spiritual understanding.

• Act as a liaison between the Agency and local Jewish communities, building strong relationships with community clergy and spiritual leaders to support client needs. 

• Offer pastoral care and support during crisis situations, including bereavement, and provide ethical guidance from a Jewish perspective in complex cases

• Perform other duties as assigned.

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Qualifications:

• Rabbinic ordination from a recognized seminary or advanced Jewish studies at a recognized seminary.  

• Minimum 1 year of experience in chaplaincy, counselling or related pastoral work such as synagogue leadership. 

• Clinical Pastoral Education (CPE) certification or equivalent

• Strong knowledge of Jewish customs and law across different movements 

• Experience in healthcare or social service settings is an asset 

• Proficiency in Hebrew is required; Yiddish or Russian are beneficial.

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If you are interested in applying for this position, please click "Apply Now" above to submit your resume and cover letter. 

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Jewish Family and Child Service is committed to the principle of equal opportunity in employment and welcomes candidates from diverse backgrounds. Accommodations during all phases of the hiring process will be made wherever possible. Please advise us if any accommodations are required. 
 

We thank all applicants for their interest; however, only those considered for an interview will be contacted.
To learn more about Jewish Family and Child Service, please visit: www.jfandcs.com | www.facebook.com/jfandcs

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