Chaplain

Commonwealth of Kentucky; Sandy Hook (KY); On-site; USD 47,000 - 57,000; Full time

Job summary

Commonwealth of Kentucky, Department of Corrections, seeks a Chaplain to provide spiritual leadership and pastoral care to inmates at the Sandy Hook facility. The role plans and conducts worship services, coordinates volunteers, and manages religious education, while delivering confidential pastoral support within an institutional setting.

Qualifications include a theological or divinity degree (master's or doctorate) and ordination, with a Clinical Pastoral Education program to be completed

Qualifications

• Graduate of a theological or divinity school with a master's or doctorate degree in divinity, theology or a related field.
• Must have certificate of ordination or denominational/ecclesiastical approval.
• Clinical Pastoral Education (CPE) program completion within six months of employment.

Responsibilities

• Plans and conducts worship services.
• Coordinates volunteer services.
• Conducts religious education classes.
• Provides pastoral care.
• Makes pastoral rounds.
• Counsels inmates and families.
• Coordinates funeral, marriage arrangements and death visits.
• Prepares monthly reports.
• Maintains confidential files.

Education

Master's or Doctorate in Divinity/Theology

Job description

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Job Title

Chaplain

Pay Grade

15

Salary

$51,715.20 Annually

Employment Type

EXECUTIVE BRANCH | FULL TIME | ELIGIBLE FOR OVERTIME PAY | 18A | 40.0 HR/WK

Hiring Agency

Justice & Public Safety Cabinet | Department of Corrections

Location

505 Prison Connector
Sandy Hook, KY 41771 USA

Description

The Kentucky Department of Corrections (DOC), Division of Adult Institutions operates 13 correctionalfacilities that house Kentucky's adult inmate population. The mission of DOC is to protect the citizens of theCommonwealth and to provide a safe, secure and humane environment for staff and offenders in carrying out themandates of the legislative and judicial processes; and, to provide opportunities for offenders to acquireskills which facilitate non-criminal behavior.

We are seeking qualified applicants to serve as the Chaplain in the Religious Branch at the institution. TheChaplain is an important team member that plans, coordinates and conducts religious services and providespastoral care to the inmates.

Responsibilities may include:

• Plans and conducts worship services
• Coordinates volunteer services
• Conducts religious education classes
• Provides pastoral care
• Makes pastoral rounds
• Counsels inmates and families
• Coordinates funeral arrangements and death visits
• Coordinates marriage arrangements
• Prepares monthly reports
• Maintains confidential files

Minimum Requirements

EDUCATION: Graduate of a theological or divinity school with a master's or doctorate degree in divinity, theology or a related field.

EXPERIENCE, TRAINING, OR SKILLS: NONE

Substitute EDUCATION for EXPERIENCE: NONE

Substitute EXPERIENCE for EDUCATION: A bachelor's degree plus one year of experience as an ordained minister will substitute for the required education.

SPECIAL REQUIREMENTS (AGE, LICENSURE, REGULATION, ETC.): Must have certificate of ordination or denominational/ecclesiastical approval. The employee must provide the employing agency's appointing authority documentation of successful completion of a Clinical Pastoral Education (CPE) program within six (6) months of employment in this job classification. Must maintain any required licensure(s), certification(s), or other credits for the length of employment in this classification. Employing agency is responsible for ensuring employee possesses and maintains required licensure(s), certification(s) or other credentials.

Working Conditions

Work typically involves planning and conducting worship services in an institutional health care setting.

Probationary Period

This job has an initial and promotional probationary period of 6 months, except as provided in KRS 18A.111.

Contact

If you have questions about this advertisement, please contact Rita Harris at [e-mail].

Equal Opportunity Employer

An Equal Opportunity Employer M/F/D