Lead Correctional Chaplain - Spiritual Guidance & Services

State of West Virginia; Huttonsville (WV); On-site; USD 32,000 - 54,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Benefits

Job summary

State of West Virginia is seeking a Chaplain to lead religious services and spiritual guidance for a correctional population. You will direct multiple services, collaborate with community resources, and mentor volunteers to support staff and those in care.

You will provide crisis counseling, facilitate sacred rites, and uphold RLUIPA compliance within a complex environment, ensuring dignity, faith freedom, and safety for all individuals involved.

Qualifications

• Degree in religious education, divinity, pastoral counseling or closely related field.
• Bible College accredited by ABHE; or seminary accredited by ATS.
• High school plus five years in pastoral counseling/ministry may substitute for training.

Responsibilities

• Direct a diverse array of religious services and programs.
• Collaborate with outside resources and manage volunteers.
• Provide crisis counseling and sacred rites; support staff and residents.
• Ensure program compliance with RLUIPA and related standards.

Skills

Pastoral counseling

Religious ministry

Crisis counseling

Education

Religious education or divinity degree

Bible College (ABHE accredited)

Theological seminary (ATS accredited)

Job description

State of West Virginia is seeking a Chaplain to lead religious services and spiritual guidance for a correctional population. You will direct multiple services, collaborate with community resources, and mentor volunteers to support staff and those in care.

You will provide crisis counseling, facilitate sacred rites, and uphold RLUIPA compliance within a complex environment, ensuring dignity, faith freedom, and safety for all individuals involved.