Spiritual Care Coordinator

Spiritual Care Coordinator About Ruth & Naomi’s Mission

Ruth & Naomi’s Mission has been serving the Chilliwack community for over 20 years. What began as handing out sandwiches in downtown Chilliwack has grown into a multi-site organization with over 100 staff, providing shelter, meals, and recovery programming to hundreds of individuals each day.

We are a Christian faith-based organization committed to walking alongside people on their journey of recovery and transformation, demonstrating the love of Jesus in practical and relational ways.

We are seeking a Spiritual Care Coordinator to provide leadership and support for Christian spiritual care across our shelters and recovery programs. This role plays a vital part in fostering holistic care by addressing the spiritual needs of participants, staff, and volunteers while upholding our Christian values in a compassionate, inclusive, and respectful manner.

Lived experience is considered a strong asset.

• Provide direct spiritual support, guidance, and care to participants, staff, and volunteers
• Coordinate chaplaincy services, including scheduling, training, and program delivery
• Plan and coordinate chapels and Recovery Church programming
• Recruit, train, and support volunteers engaged in spiritual care initiatives
• Build and maintain partnerships with local churches, faith communities, and spiritual leaders
• Deliver spiritual training opportunities for staff and volunteers
• Integrate Christian principles into programming while respecting individual beliefs and dignity
• Collaborate with internal teams to identify spiritual care needs and opportunities
• Maintain accurate records and reporting related to spiritual care and volunteer engagement
• Work collaboratively with the Development team on external events, including (but not limited to) the Not Forgotten Memorial

• Grade 12 or equivalent required
• Post-secondary education in Theology, Divinity, Chaplaincy, Spiritual Care, Pastoral Counselling, or a related field is preferred
• Certification or formal training in Chaplaincy, Spiritual Care, or Pastoral Counselling is an asset
• Minimum 1 year of experience providing spiritual care, counselling, or guidance (experience in shelters, recovery, or social services is an asset)

• Strong interpersonal, counselling, and communication skills
• Ability to build trust and work collaboratively with diverse groups
• Compassionate, empathetic, and integrity-driven
• Self-motivated, adaptable, and comfortable working independently and as part of a team

• A strong and growing relationship with Jesus Christ
• Willingness to sign and uphold Ruth & Naomi’s Mission Statement of Faith
• Commitment to living out Christian values in daily work and interactions

• Wage Band: $65,000–$72,000, dependent on experience
• Employer-paid extended health benefits after probation
• RRSP matching program after probation
• Education and training opportunities
• Meaningful work in a mission-driven, supportive environment

• Full-time, in-office position, Monday–Friday, 8:00am–4:00pm (additional hours as required)
• Standing and/or sitting required while working at a desk or computer
• Travel between Ruth & Naomi’s locations in Chilliwack required

• Grace:
  We believe in second chances
• Hope:
  We won’t give up
• People:
  We see the value in everyone
• Partnership:
  We walk together
• Curiosity:
  We are eager to learn
• Trust:
  We do what we say we will