Interfaith Chaplain: Trauma-Informed Care & Reentry

State of Connecticut - DOC New Haven Correctional Center; Bridgeport (CT); On-site; USD 60,000 - 85,000; Full time

Job summary

The Department of Correction in Connecticut is expanding its Religious Services to hire a Chaplain. The role provides interfaith pastoral care, trauma-informed presence, and spiritual guidance while facilitating religious activities to reduce recidivism.

Responsibilities include conducting services, counseling, and coordinating with staff, with duties across multiple facilities and a 35-hour week schedule. Training Academy in Cheshire, CT is required.

Qualifications

• Incumbents must possess one of the following:
• Graduation from an accredited three (3) year postgraduate theological seminary.
• A Master of Divinity degree or its equivalent.
• Completion of all formal religious training required by a recognized religious denomination necessary to perform the pastoral role.
• AND
• One (1) year of pastoral experience or equivalent experience within 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 staff and their families.
• Collaborates with facility staff on religious concerns that may arise.

Skills

Pastoral care

Interpersonal skills

Oral and written communication

Education

Master of Divinity or equivalent

Postgraduate theological seminary (3-year)

Religious credentialing/endorsement processes

Job description

The Department of Correction in Connecticut is expanding its Religious Services to hire a Chaplain. The role provides interfaith pastoral care, trauma-informed presence, and spiritual guidance while facilitating religious activities to reduce recidivism.

Responsibilities include conducting services, counseling, and coordinating with staff, with duties across multiple facilities and a 35-hour week schedule. Training Academy in Cheshire, CT is required.