Chaplain 9-12

State of Michigan • New Haven, MI

10h • Onsite

About The Position

To facilitate, plan and coordinate religious services for various religious groups in a multi-level correctional facility setting. To facilitate the development of volunteers for all of the recognized religious groups and offer training and supervision as needed. Maintain appropriate materials to support religious services and work with the Inmate Benefit Fund members in purchasing materials for the different religious groups. Demonstrate proficiency and professionalism in performing all duties associated with religious programming and the complexity of supervising volunteers from a variety of religious traditions. To provide and coordinate pastoral care to prisoners including pastoral counseling.

Requirements

• Possession of a bachelor's degree in religion, theology, divinity, or in an area of human services such as guidance and counseling, social work, criminal justice, etc.
• Certification or endorsement by the recognized endorsing body of the religious faith.
• Must not have been convicted of a felony or have felony charges pending.
• Must not have a conviction for a violation of the controlled substance act or criminal sexual conduct in any jurisdiction.

Nice To Haves

• Institution Chaplain 9: No specific type or amount of experience is required.
• Institution Chaplain 10: One year of professional experience as a religious leader either in a community or institutional setting equivalent to an Institution Chaplain 9.
• Institution Chaplain P11: Two years of professional experience as a religious leader either in a community or institutional setting equivalent to an Institution Chaplain, including one year equivalent to an Institution Chaplain 10.
• Institution Chaplain 12: Three years of professional experience as a religious leader either in a community or institutional setting equivalent to an Institution Chaplain, including one year equivalent to an Institution Chaplain P11.
• Possession of an associate's degree in religious studies or an area of human services and two years (4,160 hours) of experience performing religious services such as marriages, burials, baptisms, and any other services unique to the particular faith may be substituted for the education requirement.
• Certain positions may require that only individuals with credentials in a particular religious faith be considered.

Responsibilities

• Facilitate, plan and coordinate religious services for various religious groups.
• Facilitate the development of volunteers for recognized religious groups.
• Offer training and supervision to volunteers.
• Maintain appropriate materials to support religious services.
• Work with Inmate Benefit Fund members in purchasing materials for religious groups.
• Demonstrate proficiency and professionalism in performing duties associated with religious programming.
• Supervise volunteers from a variety of religious traditions.
• Provide and coordinate pastoral care to prisoners, including pastoral counseling.

Benefits

• Michigan Veteran's Affairs Agency (MVAA) Gold Level Veteran Friendly Employer status.
• Benefits and services available to support military and veteran employees, spouses, and families.
• Non-Custody New Employee Training (NCNET).

What This Job Offers

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