Interfaith Chaplain — Corrections

State of Connecticut; Bridgeport (CT); On-site; USD 60,000 - 90,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health and dental benefits

Public Service Loan Forgiveness (PSLF)

Professional growth opportunities

Work-life balance

Job summary

The State of Connecticut, Department of Correction is hiring a full-time Chaplain to provide trauma-informed pastoral care to staff and inmates across state facilities under the Religious Services Unit. You will offer interfaith spiritual guidance, lead religious activities, and help reduce recidivism through programming.

Upcoming 14-week Training Academy in Cheshire, CT is required. Duties include administering rites, sermons, counseling, and coordinating with facility staff on religious

Qualifications

• Graduation from an accredited three-year postgraduate theological seminary.
• Master of Divinity degree or its equivalent.
• Completion of all formal religious training required by a recognized religious denomination.

Responsibilities

• Preaches and conducts religious services in a state facility.
• Administers rites and sacraments.
• Prepares and preaches sermons.
• Confers with visiting clergy.
• Counsels individuals and their families.
• Collaborates with facility staff on religious concerns.

Skills

Pastoral ministry

Interfaith care

Counseling staff & families

Team collaboration

Education

Master of Divinity or equivalent

Graduation from accredited three-year postgraduate theological seminary

Formal religious training endorsement

Job description

The State of Connecticut, Department of Correction is hiring a full-time Chaplain to provide trauma-informed pastoral care to staff and inmates across state facilities under the Religious Services Unit. You will offer interfaith spiritual guidance, lead religious activities, and help reduce recidivism through programming.

Upcoming 14-week Training Academy in Cheshire, CT is required. Duties include administering rites, sermons, counseling, and coordinating with facility staff on religious