Lead Chaplain, Inmate Spiritual Care & Programs

State-of-South-Carolina; South Carolina; On-site; USD 64,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

State of South Carolina seeks a devoted Chaplain to organize, develop, implement, and monitor pastoral care services for inmates. The role includes weekly worship, counseling, visitation, education, and coordinating volunteers from diverse denominations.

You will work closely with institutional operations, programs, and staff, supervising Clinical Chaplain I. Must complete four weeks of SCDC Basic Training upon hire; Master of Divinity, CPE, and ordination are required by state boards.

Qualifications

• Provides pastoral care and spiritual support to inmates.
• Coordinates and delivers worship services, sacraments, counseling, and education.
• Works with volunteers from diverse denominations and faith groups.

Responsibilities

• Develop and monitor pastoral care programs for inmates.
• Collaborate with institutional staff to implement religious services.
• Supervise Clinical Chaplain I.

Skills

Pastoral counseling

Chaplaincy

Volunteer coordination

Interfaith collaboration

Education

Master of Divinity degree

CPE units

Ordination

Job description

State of South Carolina seeks a devoted Chaplain to organize, develop, implement, and monitor pastoral care services for inmates. The role includes weekly worship, counseling, visitation, education, and coordinating volunteers from diverse denominations.

You will work closely with institutional operations, programs, and staff, supervising Clinical Chaplain I. Must complete four weeks of SCDC Basic Training upon hire; Master of Divinity, CPE, and ordination are required by state boards.