Bilingual Youth Chaplain - Trauma-Informed Spiritual Support

The Methodist Home of Kentucky; Owensboro (KY); Sur place; USD 28 000 - 39 000; Temps partiel

Avantages offerts par ce poste

Restaurant of KYUMH

Résumé du poste

The Methodist Home of Kentucky is seeking a Part-Time Shelter Chaplain to provide bilingual (English/Spanish) spiritual support for youth in our shelter, aligning with ORR requirements and KYUMH values. The role includes weekly groups and optional individual pastoral conversations, fostering a safe, inclusive environment for refugee and immigrant youth.

You will facilitate three weekly groups, maintain confidential records, and collaborate with program leadership to ensure culturally sensitive

Qualifications

• Fluency in English and Spanish to communicate with youth and staff.
• Experience working with children or vulnerable populations.
• Ability to pass all required background checks.
• Commitment to ORR and KYUMH policies and procedures.

Responsabilités

• Facilitate one spiritual enrichment group per week for each residential unit (three groups total per week).
• Provide individual spiritual support, counseling, and guidance to youth upon request.
• Develop and implement age-appropriate spiritual programming.
• Maintain documentation and compliance with ORR requirements and program procedures.

Connaissances

Bilingual English/Spanish

Interpersonal skills

Cultural humility

Trauma-informed care

Group facilitation

Pastoral care

Formation

High school diploma or equivalent

Bachelor’s degree in theology, ministry, religious studies, social work, counseling, or related field

Ordination or formal theological training

Description du poste

The Methodist Home of Kentucky is seeking a Part-Time Shelter Chaplain to provide bilingual (English/Spanish) spiritual support for youth in our shelter, aligning with ORR requirements and KYUMH values. The role includes weekly groups and optional individual pastoral conversations, fostering a safe, inclusive environment for refugee and immigrant youth.

You will facilitate three weekly groups, maintain confidential records, and collaborate with program leadership to ensure culturally sensitive