Chaplain

Management & Training Corporation; Marana (AZ); On-site; USD 25,000 - 33,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical benefits

Dental benefits

Vision benefits

Paid vacation

401(k) retirement plan

Life insurance

Disability coverage

Employee assistance program

Education assistance

Military leave

Holidays

Meaningful work

Job summary

Management & Training Corporation is seeking a Chaplain at the Marana Detention Center to create and oversee religious programs, coordinate volunteers, and conduct services for detainees. The role requires engaging with detainees across meals, recreation, and work activities to provide guidance and spiritual support.

Applicants should hold accreditation as a religious leader, possess a high school diploma or GED, and have two years of related experience.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or GED.
• Accreditation as a minister or religious leader.
• Two years of related experience.
• US citizenship or lawful US permanent resident.
• Valid driver’s license with an acceptable driving record.
• Must successfully complete required preservice training post-hire.

Responsibilities

• Create and manage all religious programs of the facility.
• Serve as the point of contact for all outside religious activities, people or groups requesting admittance to the facility.
• Coordinate religious volunteers and provide volunteers with schedules.
• Conduct religious services and religious education programs and schedule periodic special programs.
• Provide 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 their daily activities (e.g., dining, recreation, work and while in detention or disciplinary isolation) as often as possible to provide moral and religious instruction.
• Required to make regular rounds of the facility which requires long periods of walking and standing.
• Regular and predictable onsite attendance is required.
• Required to respond to emergencies requiring the assistance of the chaplain.

Skills

Pastoral counseling

Religious services

Volunteer coordination

Education

High school diploma or GED

Job description

Marana Detention Center | Marana, AZ
$21.24 per hour | Full-time

Why join the MTC team?

• Medical, dental, vision and prescription benefits
• Paid vacation, sick time and holidays
• 401(k), life insurance, disability coverage and employee assistance program
• Education assistance, military leave and opportunities to make a meaningful difference

What you will do

• Create and manage all religious programs of the facility.
• Serve as the point of contact for all outside religious activities, people or groups requesting admittance to the facility.
• Coordinate religious volunteers and provide volunteers with schedules.
• Conduct religious services and religious education programs and schedule periodic special programs.
• Provide 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 their daily activities (e.g., dining, recreation, work and while in detention or disciplinary isolation) as often as possible to provide moral and religious instruction.
• Required to make regular rounds of the facility which requires long periods of walking and standing.
• Regular and predictable onsite attendance is required.
• Required to respond to emergencies requiring the assistance of the chaplain.

What you will need

• High school diploma or GED
• Accreditation as a minister or religious leader
• Two years of related experience
• US citizenship or lawful US permanent resident
• Valid driver’s license with an acceptable driving record
• Must successfully complete required preservice training post-hire

At MTC, we care about people and believe meaningful work can create lasting impact. Join a team committed to operating a safe, secure environment while helping individuals prepare for a successful transition.

Management & Training Corporation (MTC) is an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, age, religion, sex, disabled status, veteran status, genetic information, national origin, or any other category protected by federal law. MTC participates in E-Verify. We strive to provide reasonable accommodation for qualified individuals with disabilities, including disabled veterans, in our job application and hiring process.