CHAPLAIN 2

State of Louisiana; Bunkie (LA); On-site; USD 28,000 - 50,000; Full time

Job summary

Acadiana Center for Youth-Bunkie in Bunkie, LA, seeks a Chaplain 2 to provide pastoral care, spiritual guidance, and faith-based support to youth and staff in a secure-care setting. You will lead worship, provide counseling, and collaborate with treatment teams to address emotional and rehabilitative needs.

Requirements include a bachelor's degree with two years in ministry or chaplaincy, or ACPE/NACC/CASC certification with two years, or Louisiana Chaplain's Association certification.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree with two years in ministry or chaplaincy.
• Certification from ACPE, NACC or CASC with two years of ministry/chaplaincy experience.
• Certification by the Louisiana Chaplain's Association with two years of ministry/chaplaincy.

Responsibilities

• Provide pastoral care and spiritual guidance to youth and staff.
• Lead worship services and religious activities.
• Collaborate with treatment teams to support youth goals.
• Coordinate volunteer ministry services and engage local faith-based organizations.
• Maintain documentation of spiritual services and activities.
• Provide religious resources and educational materials.

Education

Bachelor's degree in ministry or theology

ACPE/NACC/CASC Certification

Louisiana Chaplain's Association Certification

Job description

About This Job

Office of Juvenile Justice

Acadiana Center for Youth-Bunkie

1536 Bordelon Road, Bunkie, LA 71322 https://ojj.la.gov/location/acadiana-center-for-youth-bunkie

The Office of Juvenile Justice is seeking a compassionate and dedicated Chaplain 2 to provide spiritual guidance, pastoral care, and faith-based support to youth and staff within a secure-care environment. This position is ideal for an individual who is committed to serving others, building positive relationships, and supporting personal growth through spiritual development.

As a Chaplain 2, you will provide counseling, lead worship services and religious activities, collaborate with treatment teams, and help ensure youth have access to meaningful spiritual resources and opportunities. This role serves as an important part of the overall treatment team by supporting the emotional, spiritual, and rehabilitative needs of youth.

If you are passionate about ministry, mentorship, and making a positive impact in the lives of young people, this position offers a rewarding opportunity to support OJJ's mission.

Minimum Qualifications

A bachelor's degree plus two years of experience in ministry or chaplaincy; OR

Certification received from Clinical Pastoral Education through the Association for Clinical Pastoral Education (ACPE), National Association of Catholic Chaplains (NACC) or Canadian Association of Spiritual Care (CASC) plus two years of experience in ministry or chaplaincy; OR

Certification by the Louisiana Chaplain's Association plus two years of experience in ministry or chaplaincy.

Necessary Special Requirement

Applicants must be ordained, commissioned, licensed, or endorsed by the appropriate faith group or denominational authority at the time of appointment.

Note

Ecclesiastical endorsements must be from the official national endorsing authority of the applicant's/employee's faith group or denomination.

Job Specification

The official job specifications for this role, as defined by the State Civil Service, can be found here.

Job Duties

Job Duties and Other Information

• Provides pastoral care and spiritual guidance to youth and staff through counseling, mentoring, and religious activities.
• Conducts worship services and religious studies while promoting personal prayer, faith development, and spiritual growth.
• Collaborates with treatment teams to support individualized youth needs and therapeutic goals.
• Coordinates volunteer ministry services and maintains relationships with local faith-based organizations and clergy.
• Conducts pastoral assessments and maintains documentation related to spiritual services and activities.
• Provides religious resources and educational materials to support youth development and engagement.
• Participates in training, committees, and professional development activities to support facility operations and accreditation requirements.

Position-Specific Details

Work location: This vacancy is located at Acadiana Center for Youth in Bunkie, Louisiana.

Appointment Type: Full time, Probational

Compensation: $20.06 - $36.14 hourly

The incumbent of this position must not have been convicted or pled nolo contendere to a crime listed in R.S. 15:587.1 (c)

The Office of Juvenile Justice is a State as a Model Employer (SAME) agency that supports improved employment opportunities for individuals with disabilities. For more information on employment-related resources available for those with disabilities, refer to the Louisiana Employment Resource Guide.

For Further Information About This Vacancy Contact

Garilyn London

OJJ/ Human Resources

[e-mail]

In the supplemental questions section, applicants must authorize the HR Office of Juvenile Justice to contact prior employers to check references under the Prison Rape Elimination Act (PREA) to be considered for employment.

If you are contacted for an interview, please let us know at that time if you will need special accommodations.

NOTE: Prior to an appointment, the selected applicant must take and pass a drug screening test, possess a valid Louisiana Driver's License and clear a background check.

This agency participates in the E-Verify system for verification of citizenship and employment authorization.

Louisiana State Government represents a wide variety of career options and offers an outstanding opportunity to make a difference through public service.

As a State Employee, You Will Earn Competitive Pay, Choose From a Variety Of Benefits, And Have Access To a Great Professional Development Program:

Insurance Coverage

More information can be found at https://info.groupbenefits.org/

Parental Leave

Up to six weeks paid parental leave

More information can be found at https://www.civilservice.louisiana.gov/Parental-Leave/Default.aspx

Holidays and Leave

State employees receive the following paid holidays each year:

• New Year's Day
• Martin Luther King, Jr. Day,
• Mardi Gras,
• Good Friday,
• Memorial Day,
• Independence Day,
• Labor Day,
• Veteran's Day,
• Thanksgiving Day and Christmas Day.
• Additional holidays may be proclaimed by the Governor

State employees earn sick and annual leave which can be accumulated and saved for future use. Your accrual rate increases as your years of service increase.

Retirement

State Of Louisiana Employees Are Eligible To Participate In Various Retirement Systems (based On The Type Of Appointment And Agency For Which An Employee Works). These Retirement Systems Provide Retirement Allowances And Other Benefits For State Officers And Employees And Their Beneficiaries. State Retirement Systems May Include (but Are Not Limited To):

• Louisiana State Employees Retirement System (www.lasersonline.org). LASERS has provided this video to give you more detailed information about their system
• Teacher's Retirement System of Louisiana (www.trsl.org),
• Louisiana School Employees Retirement System (www.lsers.net), among others