Muslim Chaplain: Spiritual Guidance & Reentry Support

Deen; Soledad (CA); On-site; USD 64,000 - 84,000; Full time

Job summary

California Correctional Health Care Services (CDCR) at the Correctional Training Facility in Soledad, Monterey County, CA, seeks a Muslim Chaplain to provide spiritual guidance to incarcerated Muslims. The role involves conducting Jumah prayers, Ramadan observances, and Eid celebrations, while offering counseling on faith and reintegration.

The chaplain will organize Islamic classes, interview inmates for spiritual needs, and coordinate with visiting groups.

Qualifications

• Must pass the Muslim Chaplain examination.
• Must meet minimum requirements outlined in the Muslim Chaplain classification specification.
• Valid email address required for ongoing communication.

Responsibilities

• Provide Islamic religious services including Jumah prayers, Eid celebrations, and Ramadan observances.
• Offer spiritual and personal counseling to incarcerated Muslims on faith, incarceration, and reintegration.
• Organize and teach Islamic religion and ethics classes for incarcerated individuals.

Skills

Islamic religious services

Counseling

Pastoral care

Religious education

Community outreach

Job description

California Correctional Health Care Services (CDCR) at the Correctional Training Facility in Soledad, Monterey County, CA, seeks a Muslim Chaplain to provide spiritual guidance to incarcerated Muslims. The role involves conducting Jumah prayers, Ramadan observances, and Eid celebrations, while offering counseling on faith and reintegration.

The chaplain will organize Islamic classes, interview inmates for spiritual needs, and coordinate with visiting groups.