Interfaith Prison Chaplain I — Spiritual Care Leader

North-Carolina-Department-of-Correction; North Carolina; On-site; USD 43,000 - 76,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance

Retirement plans

Paid vacation & sick leave

Parental leave

NCFlex benefits

Job summary

North Carolina Department of Adult Correction seeks a Chaplain I to provide inter-faith spiritual care and religious programming for incarcerated individuals at Browns Creek Correctional Facility in Polkton, NC. The role includes coordinating worship, education, counseling, and grief support while ensuring compliance with religious liberty laws.

The candidate will supervise volunteers, collaborate with staff and mental health teams, and support interfaith initiatives.

Qualifications

• Master of Divinity degree or equivalent Master’s Degree or transcript.
• Clinical Pastoral Education (CPE) certificates or transcript.
• Ordination certificate or equivalent.

Responsibilities

• Plan, conduct, coordinate or facilitate inter-faith religious services in correctional facilities.
• Assess inmates’ pastoral/spiritual care needs upon admission or transfer.
• Supervise and coordinate religious volunteers and services; recruit volunteers as needed.
• Coordinate pastoral rites and sacraments as appropriate; engage with family and staff on spiritual needs.

Skills

Pastoral care

Program planning

Interpersonal skills

Education

Master of Divinity

Clinical Pastoral Education (CPE)

Ordination Certificate

Job description

North Carolina Department of Adult Correction seeks a Chaplain I to provide inter-faith spiritual care and religious programming for incarcerated individuals at Browns Creek Correctional Facility in Polkton, NC. The role includes coordinating worship, education, counseling, and grief support while ensuring compliance with religious liberty laws.

The candidate will supervise volunteers, collaborate with staff and mental health teams, and support interfaith initiatives.