Chaplain: Spiritual Care & Inmate Services

CoreCivic; Florence (AZ); On-site; USD 60,000 - 64,000; Full time

Job summary

CoreCivic is seeking a Chaplain to provide pastoral care and spiritual guidance in an institutional setting. The Chaplain will coordinate religious services, programs, and pastoral counseling for inmates and staff.

Responsibilities include crisis communications, rounds of facility housing areas, and recruiting/training volunteers to support religious services. A Bachelor's degree in Divinity or Religion is required, with a Master’s preferred and at least three years of pastoral experience.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Divinity, Theology, or Religion is required.
• Master’s degree in Divinity, Theology, or Biblical Studies preferred.
• Three years of full-time pastoral experience is required.
• Eligibility for denominational endorsement or equivalent certification required.
• Clinical Pastoral Education is preferred.
• Must obtain one unit of CPE within eighteen (18) months of hire.
• Must demonstrate knowledge of conducting religious services, teaching religions studies, administering sacraments, and counseling.
• A valid driver’s license is required.
• Minimum Age Requirement: Must be at least 21 years of age.

Responsibilities

• Provide pastoral care to inmates/residents and staff as needed or requested. Plan, facilitate or conduct various religious services and programs.
• Provide direction and oversight regarding emergency and/or crisis messages while ensuring reports are accurate, verified, and documented. Arrange emergency calls or visits for issues involving serious illness, death, or emergencies.
• Make rounds of all housing units, special or restricted housing, medical housing or other areas of facility on a regular basis.
• Coordinate and manage the recruitment, administrative oversight, training, and scheduling of volunteers providing services to and within the facility.

Skills

Pastoral care

Crisis communications

Volunteer coordination

Counseling

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Divinity/Theology/Religion

Master’s degree in Divinity/Theology/Biblical Studies

Job description

CoreCivic is seeking a Chaplain to provide pastoral care and spiritual guidance in an institutional setting. The Chaplain will coordinate religious services, programs, and pastoral counseling for inmates and staff.

Responsibilities include crisis communications, rounds of facility housing areas, and recruiting/training volunteers to support religious services. A Bachelor's degree in Divinity or Religion is required, with a Master’s preferred and at least three years of pastoral experience.