Associate Jail Chaplain (Part-time)

Hamilton County Sheriff''s Office•Chattanooga TN 37402, TN

5d•Onsite

About The Position

This position is part of the Hamilton County Sheriff’s Office Chaplaincy program. The Associate Chaplain shares responsibility for spiritual and secular programs within the jail, working under the administrative direction of the Jail Chaplain. The role requires maintaining requirements set by one's faith group, including ordination or parallel designation, and participating in a network of community faith groups. The Associate Jail Chaplain will minister to inmates as a designated representative of their faith group and assist in the ministry of jail volunteers.

Requirements

Must be ordained.
Must have three (3) years of full time experience in the ministry as a Pastor/Minister and/or as an Assistant Pastor/Minister.
Must present a recommendation from a Pastor/Minister with whom or under whom the applicant has worked.
Knowledge of the criminal justice system.
Knowledge of the principles of and the practice of the classification of inmates.
Knowledge of computers and the use of Microsoft word and excel.
Knowledge of pastoral counseling.
Knowledge of and application of the Constitutional rights to worship for all inmates within the parameter of security and policy restriction which have been upheld by the courts.
Skill in interacting with people of different social, economic, and ethnic backgrounds.
Skill in oral and written communications.
Skill in maintaining objectivity and confidentiality in dealing with inmates.
Skill in maintaining one’s personal and professional standards and ethics.
Skills in grief counselling.
Demonstrates respect for all inmates and staff members.
May not accept fees or gratuities from inmates or their families for services rendered.
May not consent to marry inmates in or out of the jail.

Nice To Haves

Bachelor’s degree from an accredited college or university preferred but not required.

Responsibilities

Assists the Jail Chaplain in the planning, direction, and administering all aspects of programs, both spiritual and secular in the Hamilton County Detention Center with other designated professional staff.
Assists the Jail Chaplain in the approval, training and acceptance of all lay and clergy volunteers from faiths represented by the inmate population.
Assists the Jail Chaplain in the development and maintenance of close working relationships with all community resources relative to the areas of responsibility.
Assists the Jail Chaplain in ensuring that all administrative paperwork is completed and filed in a timely manner.
Assists the Jail Chaplain in the facilitation of crisis interventions in the facility with other designated professionals.
Conducts daily visits to inmates to insure their understanding of available services both spiritual and secular.
Responds to inmate requests and grievances as required.
Assists in pre-release counseling with reentry professionals and helps with inmate re-entry into the community.