Chaplain

Kentucky Personnel Cabinet • Lexington, KY

3d • Onsite

About The Position

The mission of the new medical/mental health facility is to promote safety for the citizens of the Commonwealth by operating an efficient, adult male, medium-security institution. Our main purpose is to provide a safe, secure, humane environment for its residents and to prepare incarcerated individuals for a successful reintegration into society, while also providing them with medical/mental health services.

This position is in the new medical institution located in Lexington Kentucky

The Chaplain is an important team member that plans, coordinates and conducts religious services and provides pastoral care to the inmates.

If you are interested in a challenging and rewarding career, where you can make a positive difference, please apply today!

Requirements

• Graduate of a theological or divinity school with a master's or doctorate degree in divinity, theology or a related field.
• Must have certificate of ordination or denominational/ecclesiastical approval.
• The employee must provide the employing agency's appointing authority documentation of successful completion of a Clinical Pastoral Education (CPE) program within six (6) months of employment in this job classification.
• Must maintain any required licensure(s), certification(s), or other credentials for the length of employment in this classification.
• Employing agency is responsible for ensuring employee possesses and maintains required licensure(s), certification(s) or other credentials.

Nice To Haves

• Excellent people skills
• Strong written and verbal skills
• Have the ability to work under pressure and maintain solid judgment within stressful environments.

Responsibilities

• Conducts or coordinates worship services
• Coordinates volunteer services
• Conducts or coordinates religious education classes
• Provides pastoral care
• Makes pastoral rounds
• Counsels inmates and families
• Coordinates funeral arrangements and bedside visits
• Coordinates marriage arrangements
• Prepares monthly reports
• Maintains confidential files

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Number of Employees: 1,001-5,000 employees