Chaplain

Ladgov Corporation; City of Batavia (NY); On-site; USD 45,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

Ladgov Corporation is seeking a Local Facility Chaplain for the Batavia Service Processing Center. This role involves leading worship services, providing pastoral counseling, and ensuring spiritual care for detainees of diverse faiths. The ideal candidate should have a Bachelor’s degree in Religion or Theology along with significant ministry experience. Responsibilities include conducting rounds in housing units and being available for emergencies. This position emphasizes compliance with ICE standards and the coordination of volunteer activities.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Religion, Religious Studies, or Theology plus 5 years of ministry experience, or 10 years of ministry experience without a degree.
• Demonstrated experience in detention/correctional settings.
• Knowledge of various religions.

Responsibilities

• Lead worship services for detainees.
• Provide spiritual support across diverse faiths.
• Conduct rounds in housing units.

Skills

Pastoral counseling

Knowledge of multiple religions

Ministry experience

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Religion, Religious Studies, or Theology

Job description

Overview

The Local Facility Chaplain for the Batavia Service Processing Center serves as the primary onsite leader for all religious services. This position provides worship, education, pastoral counseling, and spiritual care to detainees of all faith traditions, ensuring compliance with ICE standards and contractual requirements.

Key Duties

• Lead worship services, religious education, and holiday observances for detainees.
• Provide pastoral counseling and spiritual support across diverse faiths.
• Conduct weekly rounds in all housing units, including medical and restrictive housing areas.
• Recruit, train, and coordinate volunteers and contractors.
• Serve as primary onsite religious point of contact for ICE staff and detainees.
• Remain available 24/7 for emergencies and physically report onsite within 120 minutes if called.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Religion, Religious Studies, or Theology plus 5 years of ministry experience, or 10 years of ministry experience without a degree.
• Demonstrated experience in detention/correctional settings.
• Knowledge of multiple religions (Judaism, Islam, Christianity, Hinduism, Rastafarianism, etc.).