Chaplain 2

State of Louisiana • Bunkie, LA

3d • Onsite

About The Position

The Office of Juvenile Justice is seeking a compassionate and dedicated Chaplain 2 to provide spiritual guidance, pastoral care, and faith-based support to youth and staff in a secure-care environment. The role involves counseling, leading worship services and religious activities, collaborating with treatment teams, and helping ensure youth have access to meaningful spiritual resources and opportunities. As part of the overall treatment team, the chaplain supports the emotional, spiritual, and rehabilitative needs of youth.

Requirements

• A bachelor's degree plus two years of experience in ministry or chaplaincy; OR certification through Clinical Pastoral Education from ACPE, NACC, or CASC plus two years of experience in ministry or chaplaincy; OR certification by the Louisiana Chaplain's Association plus two years of experience in ministry or chaplaincy.
• Must be ordained, commissioned, licensed, or endorsed by the appropriate faith group or denominational authority at the time of appointment.
• Ecclesiastical endorsements must be from the official national endorsing authority of the applicant's or employee's faith group or denomination.
• Must not have been convicted or pled nolo contendere to a crime listed in R.S. 15:587.1 (c).
• Prior to appointment, must pass a drug screening test, possess a valid Louisiana Driver's License, and clear a background check.

Responsibilities

• Provide pastoral care and spiritual guidance to youth and staff through counseling, mentoring, and religious activities.
• Conduct worship services and religious studies while promoting personal prayer, faith development, and spiritual growth.
• Collaborate with treatment teams to support individualized youth needs and therapeutic goals.
• Coordinate volunteer ministry services and maintain relationships with local faith-based organizations and clergy.
• Conduct pastoral assessments and maintain documentation related to spiritual services and activities.
• Provide religious resources and educational materials to support youth development and engagement.
• Participate in training, committees, and professional development activities to support facility operations and accreditation requirements.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time