Institutional Chaplain: Pastoral Care & Programs

CoreCivic; Watonga (OK); On-site; USD 52,000 - 70,000; Full time

Job summary

CoreCivic is seeking a Chaplain to provide spiritual care and coordinate religious services at our facility. You will support inmates/residents and staff with pastoral counseling and crisis intervention, and oversee volunteers.

Responsibilities include rounds through housing units, planning services, and ensuring timely emergency communications. A Bachelor's in Divinity/Theology is required; a Master's is preferred, plus 3 years of pastoral experience and denominational endorsement eligibility.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree required in Divinity, Theology or Religion.
• Master's degree in Divinity, Theology, or related field preferred.
• Three years of full-time pastoral experience required.
• Eligibility for denominational endorsement or equivalent certification required.
• Clinical Pastoral Education preferred.
• Must obtain one unit of CPE within 18 months of hire date if not currently held.
• Must demonstrate knowledge of conducting religious services, teaching religion, administering sacraments, and counseling practices.
• Must have a valid driver's license.
• Minimum age 21 years.

Responsibilities

• Provide pastoral care to inmates/residents and staff as needed or requested.
• Plan, facilitate or conduct religious services and programs.
• Make rounds of housing units and other facility areas on a regular basis.
• Coordinate and manage recruitment, training, and scheduling of volunteers providing services.

Skills

Pastoral care

Volunteer management

Crisis communication

Counseling

Religious services coordination

Education

Bachelor's degree in Divinity/Theology/Religion

Master's degree in Divinity/Theology/Related field

Job description

CoreCivic is seeking a Chaplain to provide spiritual care and coordinate religious services at our facility. You will support inmates/residents and staff with pastoral counseling and crisis intervention, and oversee volunteers.

Responsibilities include rounds through housing units, planning services, and ensuring timely emergency communications. A Bachelor's in Divinity/Theology is required; a Master's is preferred, plus 3 years of pastoral experience and denominational endorsement eligibility.