CHAPLAIN

The GEO Group, Inc.; El Centro (CA); On-site; USD 60,000 - 90,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Paid Time Off

Health Insurance

401(k) Matching

Tuition Reimbursement

Life Insurance

Dental Insurance

Vision Insurance

Flexible Spending Account

Job summary

The GEO Group, Inc. is seeking a Chaplain to facilitate religious services and coordinate volunteer programs at a California facility. You will provide spiritual guidance, counseling, and supervise volunteers in alignment with facility policies and GEO standards.

Required certifications include American Correctional Chaplains Association, ecclesiastical endorsement, and Clinical Pastoral Education, plus five years of pastoral education experience. U.S.

Qualifications

• Certification by the American Correctional Chaplains Association.
• Minimum of five (5) years experience in providing clinical pastoral education.
• Properly credentialed to conduct religious services according to the teaching of his/her religion or denomination.
• Must have current ecclesiastical endorsement by appropriate religious certifying body.
• Clinical Pastoral Education or equivalent specialized training required.
• Must possess good presentation, communication and organizational skills.
• Must be a United States citizen.
• Must be at least twenty-one (21) years of age.
• Must be willing to undergo a rigorous background investigation as required by U.S. Marshals.

Responsibilities

• Provides spiritual guidance and clinical pastoral education regarding personal, family and spiritual problems.
• Visits living areas and those hospitalized on a regular basis.
• Plans, directs and coordinates all aspects of religious program and volunteer services, including selection, approval and training of both lay and clergy volunteers.
• Conducts worship services, sacramental observations and religious educational programs for detainees assigned to the facility.
• Provides and updates programs for presentation to newly-arrived detainees that orient them to the Chaplain's office and current religious programs.
• Ensures that all religious programs are in compliance with company and contracting agency policies and industry standards.
• Maintains close relationship with community religious resources and approves any donations of equipment or materials for use in religious programs.
• Counsels detainees/inmates, family members and staff.
• Maintains attendance and confidential records.
• Assures equal status and protection for all religions.
• Performs other duties as assigned.

Skills

Communication skills

Organizational skills

Public speaking

Education

American Correctional Chaplains Association certification

Ecclesiastical endorsement

Clinical Pastoral Education

Job description

Benefits Information
Full-time employees will enjoy a competitive benefits package with options for you and your family including:

• Paid Time Off
• Paid Holidays
• 401(k) Matching
• Health Insurance
• Vision Insurance
• Life Insurance
• Health Savings Account
• Tuition Reimbursement
• Employee Discount
• Reduced Tuition Rates
• Disability Insurance
• Employee Assistance Program
• 401(k)
• Pet Insurance
• Dental Insurance
• Paid Training
• Flexible Spending Account

The compensation and benefits information is accurate as of the date of this posting. The Company reserves the right to modify this information at any time, with or without notice, subject to applicable law.

Equal Opportunity Employer

Overview

Are you looking for a career you can feel good about? We hire only those that strive to do their best. By joining our family, you'll receive the honor and recognition that comes with working for the industry's global leader in evidenced based rehabilitation.

Who We Are

GEO provides complementary, turnkey solutions for numerous government partners worldwide across a spectrum of diversified correctional and community reentry services. From the development of state-of-the-art facilities and the provision of management services and evidence-based rehabilitation to the post-release reintegration and supervision of individuals in the community, GEO offers fully diversified, cost-effective services that deliver enhanced quality and improved outcomes.

Why Work For GEO

• We believe that work is more than a place you go to every day. It is about being inspired and motivated to achieve extraordinary things.
• Employee benefits play an important role in making The GEO Group a great place to work. At GEO, we believe in the three pillars of employee wellbeing: physical, emotional, and financial. With comprehensive benefits and competitive wages, we trust that you will find all the resources you need here to be successful.

Responsibilities

Summary

Facilitates, schedules, and coordinates all religious and volunteer programs for the institution.

Primary Duties And Responsibilities

• Provides spiritual guidance and clinical pastoral education regarding personal, family and spiritual problems.
• Visits living areas and those hospitalized on a regular basis.
• Plans, directs and coordinates all aspects of religious program and volunteer services, including selection, approval and training of both lay and clergy volunteers.
• Conducts worship services, sacramental observations and religious educational programs for detainees assigned to the facility.
• Provides and updates programs for presentation to newly-arrived detainees that orient them to the Chaplain's office and current religious programs.
• Ensures that all religious programs are in compliance with company and contracting agency policies and industry standards.
• Maintains close relationship with community religious resources and approves any donations of equipment or materials for use in religious programs.
• Counsels detainees/inmates, family members and staff.
• Maintains attendance and confidential records.
• Assures equal status and protection for all religions.
• Performs other duties as assigned.

Qualifications

Minimum Requirements

• Certification by the American Correctional Chaplains Association.
• Minimum of five (5) years experience in providing clinical pastoral education.
• Properly credentialed to conduct religious services according to the teaching of his/her particular religion or denomination.
• Must have current ecclesiastical endorsement by appropriate religious certifying body.
• Clinical Pastoral Education or equivalent specialized training required.
• Must possess good presentation, communication and organizational skills.
• Must be a United States citizen.
• Must be at least twenty-one (21) years of age.
• Must be willing to undergo a rigorous background investigation as required by U.S. Marshals.

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