Chaplain - Inmate Spiritual Care & Counseling

Department of Correction; New York (NY); On-site; USD 70,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

The New York City Department of Correction (DOC) seeks a Chaplain to provide spiritual and moral guidance to people in custody and staff, under direction. You will interview and counsel inmates, instruct religious classes, and schedule congregate services in compliance with laws and policies.

You will coordinate with internal and external parties, assist the counseling unit, notify next of kin when needed, and maintain accurate records.

Qualifications

• Ecclesiastical endorsement by the official endorsing agency of the candidate's faith.
• Preference for four units of Clinical Pastoral Education (CPE).
• Familiarity with multiple religious beliefs is desirable.

Responsibilities

• Conduct religious mandated and non-mandated services for inmates.
• Interview and counsel inmates, provide spiritual guidance.
• Coordinate congregate services and community engagement events.
• Notify next of kin in case of serious injury, illness, or death.
• Ensure accurate data entry for chaplaincy services and reporting.
• Collaborate with staff to support institutional programs.

Skills

Endorsement required

MBSR familiarity

Interfaith knowledge

Education

Four Units of CPE

Job description

The New York City Department of Correction (DOC) seeks a Chaplain to provide spiritual and moral guidance to people in custody and staff, under direction. You will interview and counsel inmates, instruct religious classes, and schedule congregate services in compliance with laws and policies.

You will coordinate with internal and external parties, assist the counseling unit, notify next of kin when needed, and maintain accurate records.