CHAPLAIN - F/C

State of Florida • BONIFAY, FL

1d • Onsite

About The Position

This open competitive advertisement is for an OPS (Other Personal Services) position located at Holmes Correctional Institution in the Chaplaincy department. The mission of the Bureau of Chaplaincy Services is to provide comprehensive spiritual care and support to inmates, staff, and their families. This is achieved through the coordination and delivery of religious programs, worship services, pastoral counseling, and educational opportunities. The Bureau aims to foster an environment of hope, healing, and personal growth, promoting the overall well-being and rehabilitation of inmates while respecting diverse faith traditions and beliefs. This position is not a Telework position and is required to report to the FDC office in the area it serves.

Requirements

• Must possess a high school diploma or its equivalent.
• Must possess one year of professional experience as a clergyperson or one year of related experience.
• Must possess a current written approbation or endorsement by the appropriate official of the ecclesiastical body.
• Support of knowledge, skills, and abilities should be demonstrated on the application, in the education, in the work experience, in the work sample, in the interview and/or during reference checks.

Responsibilities

• Lead the way by planning, scheduling, implementing, and coordinating supervision for dynamic Chaplaincy Services programs.
• Make a meaningful impact by providing pastoral care, conducting inspiring worship services, and teaching engaging religious education classes for inmates.
• Take charge of the Certified Food Option Program and administer the Religious Diet Program, ensuring all dietary needs are met with care and precision.
• Keep everything running smoothly by maintaining detailed records, submitting comprehensive reports, and processing documentation related to chapel activities and the diet program.
• Play a key role in supervising the volunteer program and support the Senior Chaplain with impactful institutional visits and meetings.

Benefits

• OPS employees who work an average of 30 hours or more per week are eligible to enroll in state group insurance plans.
• Employee Only Health Insurance: $25 biweekly
• Spouse Program Health Insurance: $15 biweekly
• Employee & Family Health Insurance: $90 biweekly.
• Dental Insurance: multiple options and rates for each plan type with monthly premiums as low as $12.64.
• Vision Insurance: monthly premiums as low as $5.92.
• Life Insurance: $25,000 group term life insurance plan to eligible OPS staff with monthly premiums of $3.78.
• Child life and spouse life insurance plans may be elected when enrolled in basic life.
• Florida FICA Alternative Plan with Corebridge Financial: Employees contribute 7.5% of their compensation to this tax deferred plan. All OPS employees are required to participate in this plan and are automatically enrolled.

What This Job Offers

• Career Level: Mid Level
• Education Level: High school or GED