CHAPLAIN - F/C

State of Florida • FL

75d • $21

About The Position

This open competitive advertisement is for an OPS (Other Personal Services) position located at Liberty Correctional Institution in the Chaplaincy Department. Our mission in the Chaplaincy Department 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. We aim 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.
• Must be ordained.
• Must possess a current written approbation or endorsement by the appropriate official of the ecclesiastical body.

Responsibilities

• Lead Chaplaincy Programs: Plan, schedule, and supervise comprehensive Chaplaincy Services programs to support inmates' spiritual needs.
• Provide Pastoral Care: Offer pastoral care and counseling to inmates and staff, addressing a variety of personal and spiritual matters.
• Conduct Worship and Education: Conduct worship services and religious education classes, fostering spiritual growth and learning.
• Oversee Religious Diet Program: Manage the Certified Food Option Program, process documentation, and maintain records for the Religious Diet Program.
• Support Volunteer and Institutional Activities: Assist in supervising the volunteer program, support the Senior Chaplain, and coordinate various inmate activities.

Benefits

• OPS employees who work an average of 30 hours or more per week are eligible to enroll in state group insurance plans.
• Standard PPO/HMO Options include: Employee Only: $25 biweekly, Spouse Program: $15 biweekly, Employee & Family: $90 biweekly.
• Dental - FDC offers five separate dental plans with multiple options and rates for each plan type with monthly premiums as low as $12.64.
• Vision - FDC offers one single vision plan through Humana with monthly premiums as low as $5.92.
• Life - FDC offers a $25,000 group term life insurance plan to eligible OPS staff through Securian at the low monthly premium of $3.78.
• Retirement - As an OPS employee, the Florida FICA Alternative Plan with Corebridge Financial affords you an excellent opportunity to help accumulate money for a secure retirement.

What This Job Offers

• Education Level: High school or GED
• Number of Employees: 1,001-5,000 employees