Youth Chaplain: Pastoral Care & Worship Leader (Full-Time)

Nunez Community College; Bunkie (LA); On-site; USD 28,000 - 50,000; Full time

Job summary

Acadiana Center for Youth-Bunkie seeks a Chaplain 2 to provide spiritual guidance and pastoral care for youth and staff in a secure-care setting. You will lead worship, collaborate with treatment teams, and ensure access to meaningful spiritual resources.

The role requires ordination or endorsement by a faith group, plus relevant ministry experience. Compensation is hourly and based in Bunkie, LA, with full-time status and benefits as per state guidelines.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in ministry or chaplaincy or equivalent.
• ACPE/NACC/CASC certification plus two years of ministry/chaplaincy experience.
• Louisiana Chaplain's Association certification plus two years of ministry/chaplaincy experience.

Responsibilities

• Provides pastoral care and spiritual guidance to youth and staff.
• Conducts worship services and religious studies.
• Collaborates with treatment teams to support youth needs and goals.
• Coordinates volunteer ministry services with local faith-based organizations.

Skills

Pastoral counseling

Worship leadership

Team collaboration

Education

Bachelor's degree in ministry or chaplaincy

ACPE/NACC/CASC certification

Louisiana Chaplain's Association certification

Job description

Acadiana Center for Youth-Bunkie seeks a Chaplain 2 to provide spiritual guidance and pastoral care for youth and staff in a secure-care setting. You will lead worship, collaborate with treatment teams, and ensure access to meaningful spiritual resources.

The role requires ordination or endorsement by a faith group, plus relevant ministry experience. Compensation is hourly and based in Bunkie, LA, with full-time status and benefits as per state guidelines.