Corrections Chaplain: Spiritual Programs Lead

LaSalle Corrections; Sierra Blanca (TX); On-site; USD 25,000 - 36,000; Full time

Job summary

LaSalle Corrections in Texas seeks a full-time Chaplain to direct and supervise all aspects of religious programs for inmates. The role involves coordinating services, training volunteers, and providing spiritual guidance within a correctional setting.

Candidates must be ordained, credentialed, and endorsed by a religious body, with a high school diploma and a valid driver's license; proficiency in Microsoft Office is expected.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent.
• Meets the certification standards of the American Correctional Chaplains Association.
• Credentialed to conduct religious services per denomination.
• Current ecclesiastical endorsement by appropriate religious certifying bodies.
• Ordination preferred.
• Valid driver's license.

Responsibilities

• Direct and supervise all aspects of the religious programs.
• Train volunteers from faiths represented in the population.
• Provide spiritual guidance and clinical pastoral education.
• Hold religious services, prayers, and educational programs for inmates.
• Organize religious volunteers from the community.
• Provide religious counseling for inmates, family members, and staff.
• Prepare a schedule of all religious activities.
• Notify inmates of serious illness, death, or events.
• Maintain communications with faith communities and approve donations of equipment or material for use in religious programs.
• Maintain attendance and confidential records.
• Promote equal status for all religions.
• Model appropriate behaviors to promote positive social skills.

Skills

Communication skills

Interpersonal skills

Organizational skills

Time management

MS Office

Education

High school diploma

Ecclesiastical endorsement

Ordination required

Driver's license

Job description

LaSalle Corrections in Texas seeks a full-time Chaplain to direct and supervise all aspects of religious programs for inmates. The role involves coordinating services, training volunteers, and providing spiritual guidance within a correctional setting.

Candidates must be ordained, credentialed, and endorsed by a religious body, with a high school diploma and a valid driver's license; proficiency in Microsoft Office is expected.