CHAPLAIN

The GEO Group Australia Pty Ltd.; Golden Valley (AZ); On-site; USD 55,000 - 75,000; Full time

Job summary

The GEO Group Australia Pty Ltd. is hiring a Chaplain to support institutional religious and volunteer programs, providing spiritual guidance and pastoral care.

This full-time on-site role requires credentialing and experience in clinical pastoral education; you will collaborate with staff and community resources to serve detainees and facilitate worship services and educational programs.

Qualifications

• Minimum of five years’ experience providing clinical pastoral education.
• Credentialed to conduct religious services according to the practitioner’s denomination.
• Clinical Pastoral Education or equivalent training required.
• Good presentation, communication, and organizational skills.

Responsibilities

• The Chaplain facilitates, schedules, and coordinates all religious and volunteer programs for the institution.
• 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 volunteers.
• Conducts worship services, sacramental observations and religious educational programs for detainees.
• 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 donations of equipment or materials.
• 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

Presentation

Organizational skills

Empathy

Education

Clinical Pastoral Education or equivalent training

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: The Chaplain facilitates, schedules, and coordinates all religious and volunteer programs for the institution.

• The Chaplain 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.
• The Chaplain 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.
• The Chaplain 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.
• The Chaplain 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:

• 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.
• Clinical Pastoral Education or equivalent specialized training required.
• Must possess good presentation, communication, and organizational skills.

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