Corrections Chaplain I: Interfaith Pastoral Care

Adult Correction; Raleigh (NC); On-site; USD 43,000 - 76,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance options

Retirement plans

NCFlex

Paid vacation, sick, and community/vol

Paid Parental Leave

Job summary

The North Carolina Department of Adult Correction is seeking a Chaplain I at Browns Creek Correctional Facility in Polkton to provide spiritual care, religious education, and interfaith support to inmates and staff. Ordained or endorsed candidates from diverse faiths are encouraged to apply, with experience in pastoral counseling and program coordination valued.

The role requires collaboration with health services, security staff, and community clergy; the successful candidate will supervise

Qualifications

• Master of Divinity degree or equivalent; transcripts accepted.
• CPE certificates or transcript required.
• Ordination or ecclesiastical endorsement required.
• Ability to work with diverse religious groups in an interfaith setting.
• Must communicate effectively with staff, volunteers, and offenders.

Responsibilities

• Plan and coordinate interfaith religious services in the facility.
• Assess inmates for pastoral/spiritual care needs.
• Supervise religious services provided by volunteers.
• Lead and arrange religious rites and sacraments.
• Provide counsel on morale and religious issues to staff and administration.

Skills

Pastoral care

Interfaith programming

Volunteer supervision

Religious education

Education

Master of Divinity (or equivalent)

CPE certificates

Ordination certificate

Endorsement letter

Job description

The North Carolina Department of Adult Correction is seeking a Chaplain I at Browns Creek Correctional Facility in Polkton to provide spiritual care, religious education, and interfaith support to inmates and staff. Ordained or endorsed candidates from diverse faiths are encouraged to apply, with experience in pastoral counseling and program coordination valued.

The role requires collaboration with health services, security staff, and community clergy; the successful candidate will supervise