Chaplain I

Arizona Department of Administration • Yuma, AZ

6d • $48,000 - $55,200 • Onsite

About The Position

The Arizona Department of Correction, Rehabilitation & Reentry (ADCRR) is seeking a Chaplain to guide the religious accommodation of inmates. This position will provide faith-based programming, services, and support to a variety of stakeholders within a prison setting.

Requirements

• Principles and practices of pastoral care and counseling
• Public relations and public speaking
• Diverse faith-based practices, including major tenets, and common practices
• Policies and procedures related to operational security requirements
• Personal computer software programs sufficient to perform daily tasks
• ADCRR policies as they apply to grooming, litigation, and discipline
• Arizona Correctional Information System (ACIS) and employee support programs
• Written and verbal communication
• Interpreting and assimilating information
• Public speaking
• Conflict resolution
• Analyzing complex situations
• Stress management
• Problem solving
• Crisis intervention
• Teaching
• Pastoral counseling
• Interpersonal relations
• Work in a prison environment
• Provide pluralistic spiritual counsel and education to diverse stakeholders
• Establish solid working relationships
• Communicate effectively
• Resolve conflicts
• Operate a computer
• Candidates MUST present proof of license or ordination or certification from their faith group at the time of application.
• Candidates MUST present proof of denominational endorsement at time of appointment or within six months of the original hire date.
• Any employee operating a motor vehicle on State business must possess and retain a current, valid class-appropriate driver’s license, complete all required training, and successfully pass all necessary driver’s license record checks.
• Employees who drive on state business are subject to driver’s license record checks, must maintain acceptable driving records, and must complete all required driver training.
• All newly hired State employees are subject to and must successfully complete the Electronic Employment Eligibility Verification Program (E-Verify).

Nice To Haves

• A minimum of two (2) years of full-time experience conducting religious services, which include pastoral care, counseling, and teaching
• Minimum of one (1) unit of Clinical Pastoral Education (CPE)
• Journey level + Bachelor’s degree from accredited institution
• Clinical level + Master’s degree from an accredited seminary or school of theology with a major in religion, Pastoral care, religious counseling or related field and two (2) years supervised pastoral training

Responsibilities

• Visits and provides spiritual support to inmates in their living spaces or other places of routine activity, including isolation/detention areas and protective segregation
• Receives and responds to requests for faith-based services, diets, and accommodations
• Consults and advices Deputy Wardens and the supervising chaplain for direction on appropriate responses to institutional staff, contractors, volunteers, incarcerated persons, and the public regarding faith-based issues and questions
• Attends various chaplain’s meetings and daily-weekly institutional management meetings as directed
• Advises the supervising chaplain of all faith-based programming for the unit, evaluates current services and determines the need for any changes, expansion or deletions in the service schedule
• Advises Deputy Warden, security and other staff on faith-based matters of concerns
• Conducts faith-based services and studies, memorial services, and other ceremonies as directed by the supervising chaplain
• Monitors and documents performance and compliance of faith-based volunteers who are on site to conduct religious services
• Receives and responds to request from public regarding faith-based programming, accommodations, donations, and faith leader visits
• Interacts with the broader faith community
• May be required to drive on state business
• Performs other duties appropriate to the assignment

Benefits

• Vacation and sick days with 10 paid holidays per year
• Paid Parental Leave-Up to 12 weeks per year paid leave for newborn or newly-placed foster/adopted child (pilot program).
• Robust and affordable insurance plan to include medical, dental, life, short-term and long-term disability options
• Exceptional retirement program
• Optional employee benefits such as deferred compensation plans, credit union membership, and a wellness program
• An incentivized commuter club and public transportation subsidy program

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Entry Level