Detention Center Chaplain & Volunteer Coordinator

Stanislaus County; California; On-site; USD 30,000 - 60,000; Part time

Job summary

Stanislaus County Sheriff's Office in California seeks a Chaplain for the Adult Detention Division to plan, coordinate, implement, and assist with the chaplaincy program, including supervision of volunteers. The Chaplain interacts with inmates, staff and faith communities to provide spiritual support and information.

This role requires maturity, emotional stability, and the ability to work in a sometimes hostile environment, with hours including evenings, weekends, and holidays.

Qualifications

• One year of volunteer or working experience in a ministerial position.
• Current valid Ministerial Credential.
• Thirty (30) units of college coursework in religious studies or a related field.

Responsibilities

• Receive, process, and respond to inmate requests for religious materials or spiritual assistance.
• Order and distribute bibles and other religious/spiritual books and paraphernalia.
• Provide general oversight, coordination, and training of all chaplain volunteers.
• Act as liaison with outside religious and community organizations.
• Coordinate chaplain volunteer activities with jail staff.
• Develop and enhance the Chaplaincy Program.

Skills

Policy literacy

Oral & written communication

Volunteer supervision

Interfaith liaison

Organizational skills

Maturity & integrity

Time management

Education

Ministerial Credential

Religious studies coursework

Job description

Stanislaus County Sheriff's Office in California seeks a Chaplain for the Adult Detention Division to plan, coordinate, implement, and assist with the chaplaincy program, including supervision of volunteers. The Chaplain interacts with inmates, staff and faith communities to provide spiritual support and information.

This role requires maturity, emotional stability, and the ability to work in a sometimes hostile environment, with hours including evenings, weekends, and holidays.