DC DIRECTOR CHAPLAIN SERVICES

Arizona Department of Administration • Phoenix, AZ

2d • Onsite

About The Position

The Arizona Department of Corrections, Rehabilitation & Reentry (ADCRR) is seeking a forward-thinking executive-level religious leader to fill our Faith Services Administrator position. This position directly supervises and oversees multiple Faith Service employees assigned to prison complexes statewide. This role not only ensures compliance with laws, rules, regulations, policies, and procedures pertaining to faith services but also involves collaborative efforts with other entities to expand and improve faith services within the institutions. Acts as the Subject Matter Expert (SME) regarding religious programs, property, services, and diets. Guides executive staff, grievance coordinators, and legal counsel on responses to grievances, lawsuits, and religious service provisions. Additionally, represents the agency at meetings with other governmental jurisdictions and various community groups. And prepares a variety of technical, statistical, and administrative reports.

Requirements

• Laws, rules, regulations, policies, and procedures pertaining to the assignment
• Principles and practices of pastoral care and counseling
• Communication and public relations techniques
• Principles and practices of management and supervision
• Religions represented in an incarcerated population, including major tenets (religious beliefs), religious service requirements, religious property requirements, and dietary requirements
• Various religious or holy publications and documentation
• Operational security requirements, policies, and procedures
• Computers and applicable software such as Microsoft and Google Suite
• Agency policies as they apply to inmate grooming, litigation, grievances, and discipline
• Fiscal and human resource management
• Verbal and written communications
• Coaching, training, and teaching
• Organizational and vision management
• Continuous improvement principles and techniques
• Interpreting and assimilating information
• Public speaking
• Analyzing complex situations, conflict resolution, and problem solving
• Stress management, crisis intervention, and pastoral counseling
• Interpersonal relations
• Supervision and leadership
• Time management, typing, and organization
• Operate computers, laptops, and associated office software
• Evaluate effective programs in the correctional setting
• Develop, track, and implement projects strategically
• Lead and mentor staff, and develop effective management systems and practices
• Ensure compliance with laws, rules, regulations, policies, and procedures
• Work in a prison setting
• Provide religious counseling and education
• Provide accurate information on current trends, laws, and regulations pertaining to the assignment
• Manage a budget
• Learn and utilize the Arizona Correctional Information System (ACIS) and Critical Incident Response Team (CIRT)
• Proof of ordination or certification when applying
• Denominational endorsement at time of appointment or within 6 months of hire date
• Pass a background investigation
• 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
• Maintain acceptable driving records, and must complete all required driver training
• Maintain the statutorily required liability insurance
• Take a Tuberculosis (TB) test during their New Employee Orientation and every year thereafter
• Successfully complete the Electronic Employment Eligibility Verification Program (E-Verify)

Nice To Haves

• Master's Degree from an accredited seminary or school of theology with a major in religion, pastoral care, religious counseling, or related field
• Five (5) years of managerial experience that includes supervision of subordinate clergy in a correctional setting
• One (1) Unit of Clinical Pastoral Education

Responsibilities

• Manages all aspects of the Faith Services and any other services given by the Assistant Director or Deputy Assistant Director of Education, Programs, and Community Reentry
• Ensures compliance with laws, rules, regulations, policies, and procedures
• Directly supervises and oversees multiple Faith Service employees assigned to prison complexes statewide
• Confers with leadership, administrative staff, and the attorney General's Office regarding policies on religious services, programs, diets, property, and responses to grievances and/or litigation issues
• Facilitates collaboration with stakeholders to actively recruit religious volunteers to enrich faith services
• Provides guidance and counseling to Faith Services staff on matters related to religion
• Travel to various prison complexes, assessing and enhancing the effectiveness of religious programming and services
• Prepares and disseminates reports such as memorandums, correspondence, and grant reports
• Provides statistical data analysis by generating and compiling various data accurately and in a timely manner
• Attends meetings, trainings, and conferences
• Monitors drug testing for religious volunteers and contractors
• Researches complaints and responses to inmate requests for special services, diets, and privileges
• Confers and consults with religious leaders and publications for direction on appropriate responses to institutional staff, contractors, volunteers, inmates, and the public regarding religious issues and questions
• Responds to queries from the public regarding religious contracts, programming, privileges, donations, pastoral visits, and weddings
• Monitors the budget and compliance with contracts
• Reviews and revises agency policies and procedures to ensure compliance with Federal and state laws, rules, regulations, policies, and procedures
• Drives on State business that may include overnight stays
• Perform 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: Executive