Chaplain & Spiritual Care Program Leader

The GEO Group, Inc.; Bakersfield (CA); On-site; USD 60,000 - 90,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health Insurance

401(k) Matching

Paid Time Off

Paid Holidays

Vision Insurance

Life Insurance

Health Savings Account

Tuition Reimbursement

Employee Discount

Reduced Tuition Rates

Disability Insurance

Employee Assistance Program

Pet Insurance

Dental Insurance

Paid Training

Flexible Spending Account

Job summary

The GEO Group, Inc. in Bakersfield, CA, seeks a Chaplain to provide spiritual leadership and pastoral care within the facility, coordinating religious programs and visits for detainees and staff.

Requirements include certification by the American Correctional Chaplains Association, an ecclesiastical endorsement, and at least five years of clinical pastoral education, plus strong communication and organizational skills.

Qualifications

• Meets the certification standards of the American Correctional Chaplains Association.
• Minimum of five (5) years experience in providing clinical pastoral education.
• Properly credentialed to conduct religious services according to the teaching of his/her particular religion or denomination.
• Must have current ecclesiastical endorsement by appropriate religious certifying body.
• Clinical Pastoral Education or equivalent specialized training required.
• Must possess good presentation, communication and organizational skills.

Responsibilities

• Facilitates, schedules, and coordinates all religious and volunteer programs for the institution.
• Provides spiritual guidance and clinical pastoral education regarding personal, family and spiritual problems.
• Visits living areas and those hospitalized on a regular basis.
• Plans, directs and coordinates all aspects of religious program and volunteer services, including selection, approval and training of both lay and clergy volunteers.
• Conducts worship services, sacramental observations and religious educational programs for detainees assigned to the facility.
• Provides and updates programs for presentation to newly-arrived detainees that orient them to the Chaplain's office and current religious programs.
• Ensures that all religious programs are in compliance with company and contracting agency policies and industry standards.
• Maintains close relationship with community religious resources and approves any donations of equipment or materials for use in religious programs.
• Counsels detainees/inmates, family members and staff.
• Maintains attendance and confidential records.
• Assures equal status and protection for all religions.
• Performs other duties as assigned.

Skills

Communication skills

Presentation skills

Organizational skills

Education

Clinical Pastoral Education (CPE)

Ecclesiastical endorsement

American Correctional Chaplains Association certification

Job description

The GEO Group, Inc. in Bakersfield, CA, seeks a Chaplain to provide spiritual leadership and pastoral care within the facility, coordinating religious programs and visits for detainees and staff.

Requirements include certification by the American Correctional Chaplains Association, an ecclesiastical endorsement, and at least five years of clinical pastoral education, plus strong communication and organizational skills.