CHAPLAIN ADMINISTRATOR - F/C

State of Florida; Ocala (FL); On-site; USD 42,000 - 64,000; Full time

Job summary

State of Florida, Department of Corrections in Ocala, seeks a CHAPLAIN ADMINISTRATOR - F/C at Lowell Correctional Institution. The OPS position leads Chaplaincy Services, coordinates programs, and supervises staff and volunteers in a faith-diverse environment.

You will provide pastoral care, conduct services, oversee the Religious Diet Program and maintain records. A valid ecclesiastical endorsement and one year clergy experience are required; high school diploma required; reports to the

Qualifications

• Must possess a high school diploma or its equivalent.
• Must possess one year of professional experience as a clergyperson or one year of related experience.
• Must possess a current written approbation or endorsement by the appropriate official of the ecclesiastical body.

Responsibilities

• Lead the way by planning, scheduling, implementing, and coordinating supervision for dynamic Chaplaincy Services programs.
• Provide pastoral care, conduct worship services, and teach religious education classes for inmates.
• Oversee the Certified Food Option Program and Religious Diet Program, ensuring dietary needs are met.
• Maintain detailed records, submit reports, and process chapel and diet program documentation.
• Supervise the volunteer program and support the Senior Chaplain with institutional visits and meetings.

Skills

Pastoral care

Leadership

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Job description

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Requisition No:883438

Agency: Department of Corrections

Working Title: CHAPLAIN ADMINISTRATOR - F/C

This open competitive advertisement is for an OPS (Other Personal Services) position located at Lowell Correctional Institution in the Chaplaincy department.

The Bureau of Chaplaincy Services provides comprehensive spiritual care and support to inmates, staff, and their families. This is achieved through the coordination and delivery of religious programs, worship services, pastoral counseling, and educational opportunities. The Bureau aims to foster an environment of hope, healing, and personal growth, promoting the overall well-being and rehabilitation of inmates while respecting diverse faith traditions and beliefs.

This position is not a Telework position and is required to report to the FDC office in the area it serves.

JOB DUTIES:

• Lead the way by planning, scheduling, implementing, and coordinating supervision for dynamic Chaplaincy Services programs.
• Make a meaningful impact by providing pastoral care, conducting inspiring worship services, and teaching engaging religious education classes for inmates.
• Take charge of the Certified Food Option Program and administer the Religious Diet Program, ensuring all dietary needs are met with care and precision.
• Keep everything running smoothly by maintaining detailed records, submitting comprehensive reports, and processing documentation related to chapel activities and the diet program.
• Play a key role in supervising the volunteer program and support the Senior Chaplain with impactful institutional visits and meetings.

Join us in this fulfilling role where your leadership and dedication will make a profound difference in the lives of inmates and the overall success of our Chaplaincy Services!

BENEFITS:

OPS employees who work an average of 30 hours or more per week are eligible to enroll in state group insurance plans. Standard PPO/HMO Options include:

• Employee Only: $25 biweekly
• Employee & Family: $90 biweekly.
• Dental - FDC offers five separate dental plans with multiple options and rates for each plan type with monthly premiums as low as $12.64.
• Vision - FDC offers one single vision plan through Humana with monthly premiums as low as $5.92.
• Life - FDC offers a $25,000 group term life insurance plan to eligible OPS staff through Securian at the low monthly premium of $3.78. When enrolled in basic life, employees may also elect child life and spouse life insurance plans.
• Retirement - As an OPS employee, the Florida FICA Alternative Plan with Corebridge Financial affords you an excellent opportunity to help accumulate money for a secure retirement. You contribute 7.5% of your compensation to this tax deferred plan. All OPS employees are required to participate in this plan and are automatically enrolled.

REQUIRED QUALIFICATIONS:

Please note, when submitting a college/university degree, if selected for this position official transcripts will be required.

• Must possess a high school diploma or its equivalent.
• Must possess one year of professional experience as a clergyperson or one year of related experience..
• Must possess a current written approbation or endorsement by the appropriate official of the ecclesiastical body.

Support of knowledge, skills, and abilities should be demonstrated on the application, in the education, in the work experience, in the work sample, in the interview and/or during reference checks.

ADDITIONAL INFORMATION:

BACKGROUND SCREENING REQUIREMENT

The Florida Department of Corrections requires all job applicants and volunteers to pass a Level 2 background check as per Chapter 435, Florida Statutes. This check must be completed before they can start working or volunteering.

EMPLOYMENT ELIGIBILITY

The Florida Department of Corrections (FDC) only hires U.S. citizens and those authorized to work in the U.S. FDC uses E-Verify to confirm an employee’s eligibility to work after completing the I-9 form.

The Florida Department of Corrections does not currently support H-1B Visa Sponsorship.

Candidates requiring a reasonable accommodation, as defined by the Americans with Disabilities Act, must notify the agency hiring authority and/or People First Service Center (1-866-663-4735). Notification to the hiring authority must be made in advance to allow sufficient time to provide the accommodation.

The State of Florida supports a Drug-Free workplace. All employees are subject to reasonable suspicion drug testing in accordance with Section 112.0455, F.S., Drug-Free Workplace Act.

Location:

OCALA, FL, US, 34482 OCALA, FL, US, 32674 OCALA, FL, US, 33474 OCALA, FL, US, 34470 OCALA, FL, US, 34471 OCALA, FL, US, 34472 OCALA, FL, US, 34473 OCALA, FL, US, 34474 OCALA, FL, US, 34475 OCALA, FL, US, 34478 OCALA, FL, US, 34479

For assistance, call the People First Service Center at [phone] Monday - Friday, 8:00 a.m. to 6:00 p.m., Eastern time. Pursuant to Florida Law, 110.211 F. S., the State of Florida is an EEO employer.