Onsite Multifaith Chaplain - Corrections Facility (Miami)

Veritas Management Group (VMG); Miami (FL); On-site; USD 70,000 - 95,000; Full time

Job summary

Veritas Management Group (VMG) seeks a qualified Local Facility Chaplain to support the Religious Services Program at the Krome Service Processing Center in Miami, Florida. This full-time, onsite role leads a comprehensive, multi-faith program serving a diverse population.

The Chaplain will deliver pastoral care, coordinate services and accommodations, recruit and supervise volunteers, and collaborate with facility staff to ensure equitable access to religious resources while meeting security

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Religion, Religious Studies, Theology, Ministry, Divinity, or related field with minimum five years of ministry experience; OR
• Ten years of ministry experience without a qualifying bachelor’s degree.

Responsibilities

• Provide leadership, administration, and oversight of the facility’s Religious Services Program.
• Plan, coordinate, and oversee multi-faith religious services, programs, instruction, observances, and holy days.
• Provide pastoral care, spiritual counseling, crisis intervention, and individual support.
• Conduct pastoral rounds throughout the facility, including restricted units as permitted.
• Ensure equitable access to religious practices and services consistent with safety and requirements.
• Assist with religious accommodation requests involving diets, clothing, and worship items.
• Recruit, coordinate, support, and oversee clergy and lay volunteers.
• Volunteer screening, orientation, scheduling, and compliance support.
• Develop relationships with local clergy, faith communities, and partners.
• Collaborate with facility leadership on religious practices and accommodations.
• Identify and distribute religious materials and resources.
• Maintain program documentation and reports.
• Serve as primary contact for Religious Services Program.
• Maintain availability for emergency religious-services needs within 120 minutes when called.

Skills

Pastoral care

Multi-faith knowledge

Spanish language

Volunteer coordination

Strong communication

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Religion/related field

10+ years ministry experience (no degree)

Job description

Veritas Management Group (VMG) seeks a qualified Local Facility Chaplain to support the Religious Services Program at the Krome Service Processing Center in Miami, Florida. This full-time, onsite role leads a comprehensive, multi-faith program serving a diverse population.

The Chaplain will deliver pastoral care, coordinate services and accommodations, recruit and supervise volunteers, and collaborate with facility staff to ensure equitable access to religious resources while meeting security