Chaplain

Management & Training Corporation; Meridian (MS); On-site; USD 31,000 - 33,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, vision, and prescription drug

Dental benefits

Life insurance

AD&D insurance

Disability insurance

401(k) retirement plan

Employee assistance program

Paid time off

9 paid holidays

Bereavement leave

Civic duty & military leave

Opportunities for advancement

Job summary

Management & Training Corporation (MTC) seeks a Chaplain at the East Mississippi Correctional Facility in Meridian, MS. You will oversee religious programs, conduct services, provide pastoral care, and supervise religious education in compliance with ACA standards, MTC policies, and MDOC directives.

You will build community partnerships, mentor volunteers, and counsel offenders on spiritual and personal matters, promoting positive social skills and institutional adjustment while maintaining

Qualifications

• Ecclesiastical endorsement or ordination required.
• Two years religious or related experience required.
• Valid driver’s license in Mississippi with acceptable driving record, unless waived.

Responsibilities

• Create, manage, and implement religious programs for the facility.
• Conduct religious services and religious education programs.
• Serve as the point of contact for outside faith-based activities.
• Develop and supervise community volunteers for chaplaincy programs.
• Provide chaplaincy visitation rounds to offenders, including critically ill.
• Counsel offenders on religious or personal issues and crisis situations.
• Promote positive social skills and appropriate behaviors among offenders.
• Maintain accountability of offenders and property, adhering to safety practices.

Skills

Pastoral care

Religious services

Counseling

Community outreach

Education

Ecclesiastical endorsement / ordination

Job description

Pay: $ 15.00 per hour

• Medical, vision, and prescription drug benefits
• Life insurance
• Accidental death and dismemberment insurance
• Short-term and long-term disability benefits
• Employee assistance program
• Paid time off (PTO)
• 9 paid holidays
• Civic duty and military leave
• Opportunities for job advancement

Job Description

Pay: $ 15.00 per hour

Location:

10641 HWY 80 West, Meridian, MS., 39037

Work schedule:

Full-time; 8hrs

Benefit Package Includes

• Medical, vision, and prescription drug benefits
• Dental benefits
• Life insurance
• Accidental death and dismemberment insurance
• Short-term and long-term disability benefits
• 401(k) retirement plan
• Employee assistance program
• Paid time off (PTO)
• 9 paid holidays
• Bereavement leave
• Civic duty and military leave
• Opportunities for job advancement

Impact lives with Management & Training Corporation (MTC)!At the East Mississippi Correctional Facility in Meridian, MS, our foundation is based upon the philosophies of caring about others, giving back, and making a social impact. We provide a safe and secure working environment for our staff while helping an at-risk population receive the treatment necessary for success on their road back to a healthy, productive life.

Position Summary

Reports to the deputy warden of programs. Responsible for religious programs including conduction regular and special religious services; providing pastoral care and counseling to offenders and supervising religious educational classes in compliance with American Correctional Association (ACA) standards, Management & Training Corporation (MTC), and Mississippi Department of Corrections (MDOC) directives.

Essential Functions

• Create, manage, and implement all religious programs of the facility.
• Conduct religious services and religious education programs and schedule periodic special programs.
• Serve as the point of contact for all outside faith-based activities, persons or groups requesting admittance to the facility.
• Develop, maintain, and screen an ongoing list of local community volunteers interested in providing services to the facility.
• Train and supervise volunteers working in chaplaincy programs.
• Provide regular chaplaincy visitation rounds to new and existing offenders and offenders who are critically ill.
• Counsel offenders on religious problems, personal issues, crisis intervention, grief and institutional adjustment.
• Interact with offenders during their daily activities and provide appropriate moral and religious instruction.
• Promote the development of positive social skills through modeling appropriate behaviors and intervening when inappropriate behaviors are observed; provide regular feedback to staff regarding social skills procedures and intervention techniques.
• Maintain accountability of offenders and property; adhere to safety practices.

It is expected that the incumbent shall perform other duties as assigned within his/her capabilities as determined by management.

Education And Experience Requirements

Current ecclesiastical endorsement by denomination or ordination, completion of clinical pastoral education provided by denominational or interdenominational training organizations and two (2) years religious or related experience required. Valid driver’s license in the state of Mississippi with an acceptable driving record required, unless waived by management.

Post Hire Requirements

Must successfully complete annual in-service training requirements.

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.

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