Chaplain Jobs

About The Position

Requirements

• High school diploma or GED.
• Accreditation as a minister or religious leader.
• Two years of related experience.
• U.S. citizenship or lawful U.S. permanent resident status.
• Valid driver’s license with an acceptable driving record.
• Successfully complete required preservice training after hire.

Responsibilities

• Create and manage all religious programs of the facility.
• Serve as the point of contact for outside religious activities and for people or groups requesting admittance to the facility.
• Coordinate religious volunteers and provide them with schedules.
• Conduct religious services and religious education programs, and schedule periodic special programs.
• Conduct regular chaplaincy visitation rounds to new and existing detainees and detainees who are critically ill.
• Counsel detainees on religious problems, personal issues, crisis intervention, grief, and institutional adjustment.
• Interact with detainees during daily activities, including dining, recreation, work, detention, and disciplinary isolation, to provide moral and religious instruction.
• Make regular rounds of the facility, requiring long periods of walking and standing.
• Respond to emergencies requiring chaplain assistance.

Benefits

• Medical, dental, vision, and prescription benefits.
• Paid vacation, sick time, and holidays.
• 401(k).
• Life insurance.
• Disability coverage.
• Employee assistance program.
• Education assistance.
• Military leave.
• Opportunities to make a meaningful difference.