Chaplain - SCI Somerset

Commonwealth of Pennsylvania • Somerset County, PA

5d • Onsite

About The Position

The Chaplain supports the Religious Services Department by delivering interfaith services, providing counseling, and guiding inmates through important religious practices. This role helps maintain a compassionate and inclusive environment for inmates of all faiths and no faith.

Requirements

• Two years of professional pastoral experience and a bachelor’s degree; or An equivalent combination of experience and training that includes one year of professional pastoral experience.
• Documentation from an officially sanctioned faith group dated within one year of the application date stating you are officially sanctioned or authorized to conduct worship/sacred services, and specifying which sacraments, rites, ceremonies, or rituals you are authorized to perform as a religious leader.
• Successful completion of basic training in Elizabethtown, PA.
• Ability to perform essential job functions.
• Successful completion of a background investigation and meet Criminal Justice Information Services (CJIS) compliance requirements.

Nice To Haves

• Complete the Correctional Chaplains Training Course within six months of hire.
• Maintain your credentials with an officially sanctioned faith group on an annual basis for the duration of employment.

Responsibilities

• Plan and conduct religious gatherings, administer sacraments, and facilitate accommodations for diverse faiths
• Provide grief counseling, offer guidance, and make visits to inmates in various housing units
• Make non-routine visits to critically ill inmates and assist with spiritual discussion groups for severely mentally ill individuals
• Screen and distribute approved religious materials and support inmates with faith-related needs
• Participate in committees, review accommodation requests, and engage in interfaith events
• Recruit and train volunteers, orient visitors, and support inmate volunteers in religious programming
• Prepare reports, maintain records, and respond to information requests in a timely manner

Benefits

• Eligible for full retirement benefits at age 50 or 55.

What This Job Offers

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