Correctional Chaplain & Spiritual Programs Lead

Society Of Saint Dismas; Pompano Beach (FL); On-site; USD 45,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

Bridges International in Pompano Beach, FL is seeking an experienced Chaplain to administer a wide range of religious programs and to facilitate the religious expression of all inmates at the Turning Point Bridge.

The successful candidate will have strong leadership, be able to recruit and supervise volunteers, coordinate activities with the Clinical Team, and provide moral and spiritual counseling in emergencies, while upholding facility policies.

Qualifications

• AA Degree required and ordain minister with minimum 3 years experience.
• Substance abuse experience minimum of 1 year.
• Strong leadership and volunteer management abilities.

Responsibilities

• Plans, coordinates, and supervises all religious activities and services at the facility.
• Develops, implements, and oversees a schedule of all activities, classes, services, etc. This schedule including times and locations must be coordinated with the Facility/Executive Director and the Clinical Team.
• Responsible for activities to assist inmates/clients in the expansion of their knowledge and understanding of and commitment to the beliefs and principles of their respective religions.
• During emergencies, the Chaplain shall be available to provide moral and spiritual counseling to employees as well as the inmates/clients.
• Schedule activities to allow each inmate/client an opportunity to participate in religious programs and activities of his choice consistent with the security, order and effective management of the institution.
• Consults with staff, current volunteers and inmates/clients in order to determine needs which can be met through the utilization of volunteers.
• Responsible to recruit, screen, orient/train, assign, supervise, and manage all volunteers at the facility.
• Coordinates facility’s activities concerning traditional holidays and holy days such as, Christmas, Easter, Thanksgiving, etc.
• Represents the facility and agency in the community attending appropriate meetings with churches, businesses, and community leaders.
• Provides monthly Volunteer Activity Reports to the facility and Facility Directors concerning the number of services, activities, inmate/client participation, volunteer participation and the amount of volunteer hours.
• Provides a monthly and annual report on these activities following the Department of Corrections reporting forms and submit to the Facility Director.
• Attends and participates in Management and Clinical/Program meetings as scheduled.
• Conducts orientation with all new inmates/clients welcoming them to our facility and inform them of the services and ministries available through the Chaplaincy programs.

Skills

Leadership

Volunteer management

Education

AA Degree

Tools

NCIC background checks

Job description

Bridges International in Pompano Beach, FL is seeking an experienced Chaplain to administer a wide range of religious programs and to facilitate the religious expression of all inmates at the Turning Point Bridge.

The successful candidate will have strong leadership, be able to recruit and supervise volunteers, coordinate activities with the Clinical Team, and provide moral and spiritual counseling in emergencies, while upholding facility policies.