Corrections Chaplain - Interfaith Spiritual Care

Commonwealth of Pennsylvania; Pennsylvania; On-site; USD 55,000 - 73,000; Full time

Job summary

The Commonwealth of Pennsylvania seeks a Chaplain for the Department of Corrections at SCI Cambridge Springs to support spiritual well-being for inmates across faith traditions, offering services and guidance in a structured program.

Responsibilities include planning and leading religious services, providing spiritual counseling, coordinating volunteers, and maintaining records; the role includes interfaith collaboration and credentialing requirements.

Qualifications

• Two years of professional pastoral experience and a bachelor’s degree; or an equivalent combination that includes one year of pastoral experience.

Responsibilities

• Plan and lead religious services for inmates of various faiths.
• Provide spiritual counseling, grief support, and visits across units and hospitals.
• Arrange discussion groups, review materials, and assist inmates with program needs.
• Participate in interfaith committees, evaluate accommodation requests, and attend events.
• Coordinate volunteers, visitors, and interns involved in religious services.
• Document program activities, prepare reports, and respond to information requests.

Skills

Pastoral care

Interfaith guidance

Education

Bachelor's degree

Job description

The Commonwealth of Pennsylvania seeks a Chaplain for the Department of Corrections at SCI Cambridge Springs to support spiritual well-being for inmates across faith traditions, offering services and guidance in a structured program.

Responsibilities include planning and leading religious services, providing spiritual counseling, coordinating volunteers, and maintaining records; the role includes interfaith collaboration and credentialing requirements.