Correctional Chaplain — Interfaith Counseling & Growth

Commonwealth of Pennsylvania; Somerset Township (PA); On-site; USD 52,000 - 70,000; Full time

Job summary

Commonwealth of Pennsylvania’s State Correctional Institution at Somerset is seeking a Chaplain to lead interfaith services, provide counseling, and support inmates through important life moments. You will deliver spiritual care, coordinate volunteers, screen materials, and participate in committees while maintaining records.

A bachelor’s degree with pastoral experience is required. Position is full-time (37.5 hours/week) with no telework option; starting salary is $60,538.00.

Qualifications

• Two years of professional pastoral experience and a bachelor’s degree.
• Or an equivalent combination including one year of pastoral experience.

Responsibilities

• Lead interfaith worship services and sacraments for inmates.
• Provide spiritual counseling and visits to inmates in housing units.
• Support specialized groups and spiritual discussion sessions.
• Screen and distribute approved religious materials for inmates.
• Represent the religious services department in committees.
• Recruit and train volunteers for religious programming.
• Prepare reports and maintain records on religious services.

Education

Bachelor’s degree

Pastoral experience

Job description

Commonwealth of Pennsylvania’s State Correctional Institution at Somerset is seeking a Chaplain to lead interfaith services, provide counseling, and support inmates through important life moments. You will deliver spiritual care, coordinate volunteers, screen materials, and participate in committees while maintaining records.

A bachelor’s degree with pastoral experience is required. Position is full-time (37.5 hours/week) with no telework option; starting salary is $60,538.00.