CHAPLAIN - F/C OPS - 60957299

State of Florida • Gainesville, FL

1d • Onsite

About The Position

This is a highly responsible and professional position serving as the Chaplain OPS within the Rehab Services Unit. The ideal candidate will be a collaborative team player who works seamlessly across all sections within the program office. This role requires the use of independent judgment, a proactive approach to responsibilities, and exceptional attention to detail. If you are driven, organized, and thrive in a fast-paced environment, we encourage you to apply.

The Florida Department of Children and Families (DCF) is the state of Florida’s social services agency. The agency oversees services for child safety, fostering, adoption, domestic violence, adult protective services, refugees, homelessness, mental health, substance abuse, childcare providers, human trafficking and public assistance. The agency’s mission is to work in partnership with local communities to protect the vulnerable, promote strong and economically self-sufficient families, and advance personal and family recovery and resiliency.

Within DCF, the Substance Abuse and Mental Health (SAMH) Program office is recognized as the single state authority for substance abuse and mental health services. The Office of SAMH is statutorily responsible for the planning, evaluation, and implementation of a comprehensive statewide system of care for the prevention, treatment, and recovery of children and adults with serious mental illnesses or substance use disorders.

North Florida Evaluation and Treatment Center (NFETC) is a 216 bed, all male, forensic, mental health rehabilitation facility. The Center is located in northeast Gainesville, Florida on 639 picturesque acres with regular sightings of deer, turkey and other wildlife. NFETC employs a variety of entry level to leadership positions including food service, maintenance, direct care, nurses, counselors, rehab therapists, medical doctors, security, psychiatrists, and psychologists.

NORTH FLORIDA EVALUATION AND TREATMENT FACILITY IS A TOBACCO FREE FACILITY.

Requirements

• A bachelor's degree from an accredited college or university with major course of study in theology, religion, education, or one of the social or behavioral sciences, or graduation from a seminary or school of theology
• Ordination or investment officially with ministerial or priestly authority by an ecclesiastical body
• A current written approbation or endorsement by the appropriate official of the ecclesiastical body
• One year of experience in conducting religious services or in providing counseling or guidance relating to the ministry.
• Knowledge of theological theories, philosophies and systems.
• Knowledge of counseling and interviewing techniques.
• Ability to conduct a variety of religious services and activities.
• Ability to provide counseling or guidance to others.
• Ability to conduct fact-finding interviews.
• Ability to plan, organize and coordinate work activities.
• Ability to communicate effectively.
• Ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships with others.
• Candidate Profile (application) must be complete in its entirety.
• Work History - entered with the most recent/current listed first: Any and all State of Florida jobs, Any and all Florida University jobs, All periods of employment, Periods of unemployment, Gaps 3 months or more, Education, Volunteer Experience
• Include supervisor names and phone numbers including current place of employment.
• Gaps 3 months or more must be addressed – you will need to account for and explain any gaps in employment including unemployment. You can either list these in your application under Period of Employment or attach a word document listing your gaps.
• Experience, education, training, knowledge, skills and/or abilities as well as responses to pre-qualifying questions must be verifiable to meet the minimum qualifications.

Responsibilities

• Provides customer satisfaction through personally conducted religious services, devotionals, Bible studies, religious instruction, and counseling.
• Provides weekend services on a rotation basis. This includes all preparation to provide these services.
• Responsible for Welfare Trust Fund Budgets. Creating, monitoring, and reconciling the accounts. Responsible for returning receipts and changa to the Mirage Mall bank.
• Responsible for all Religious Services equipment, inventory of supplies and the care of the chapel. Submits work orders for repairs when needed.
• Assists with individuals complaint calls, investigates, and resolves problems or complaints surfaced by residents or their families to ensure customer satisfaction.
• Conducts resident satisfaction surveys. Helps residents complete forms. Ensures data is completed monthly.
• Coordinates special religious observances for holidays that are observed by the major religious groups represented in the resident population to ensure customer satisfaction.
• Assists in all special events coordinated by Volunteer Services. This may include planning, promoting, setting up, decorating, implementing, and clean up.
• Supervises, monitors, recruits and schedules with religious volunteers who provide service for residents.
• Provides opportunities to residents for community outings to local churches, Faith & Sharing or other religious events.
• Performs funerals, memorial services, grief counseling and supportive ministries if called on at the time of the death of a resident.
• Performs other duties as assigned.

Benefits

• Working for the State of Florida is more than a paycheck. The State’s total compensation package for employees features a highly competitive set of employee benefits.

What This Job Offers

• Career Level: Entry Level