Chaplain

ChaplainUnder supervision of the Inmate Program Director, the Chaplain administers, supervises, and performs work involved in a program of spiritual welfare and religious guidance for inmates in a correctional setting. The position involves addressing a variety of spiritual and social problems. This position provides services to staff and inmates. This position must have a strong work ethic. The Chaplain must follow directions, meet deadlines, have good attendance, be punctual, be reliable, have honesty, and integrity, be free from moral turpitude, and have a proper attitude.Responsibilities:Procures religious resources and literature for all faiths and ensures they are available to inmates.Schedules religious visits and activities for all faiths.Plans, and coordinates religious programs and volunteer services, including submitting applications for approval, and training of both lay and clergy volunteers.Maintains close relationships with community religious resources and submits for approvals any donations of equipment or materials for use in religious programs supervise, trains, and orients volunteers and clergy to work with inmates and staff.Provides spiritual and personal guidance for inmates and staff members of all faiths.Coordinates specialized religious and social services for inmates and provides reasonable opportunities for inmates to express and practice their faith.Assures equal status and protection for all religions.Immediately informs corrections staff verbally of all events that may jeopardize institutional safety and security followed by a written report to be submitted to corrections staff by the end of the shift.Assists counseling staff in responding directly to inmate requests for assistance using in-house or referral sources.Serves as the primary spokesperson to inmate population regarding emergency communications.Renders credible testimony in any court proceeding including Justice Courts, County Courts, District Courts, and any U.S. Federal Court.Assists with other inmate programs.Assists in training of the Counselor.Performs other duties as assigned.Education and/or Experience:Requires High School Diploma or GEDBachelor's degree in theology preferred or a directly related field.Three (3) years of clinical pastoral education training and experience, including lead or supervisory experience.Any combination of education and experience that has been achieved and is equivalent to the stated education and experience and required knowledge, skills, and abilities sufficient to successfully perform the duties and responsibilities of this job.Other Qualifications, Certificates, Licenses, Registrations:Must be at least twenty-one (21) years of age or older.Class C TX driver's licenseTCOLE Jailer's License (or successfully complete the academic portion within one year)Prior law enforcement or jail experience preferred.We offer a complete benefits package to full-time employees including health care, dental, vision, retirement, deferred compensation plans, flexible spending accounts, life insurance, long-term disability, holidays, vacation, and sick leave. Part-time employees who work less than 30 hours per week over the course of a year, receive some benefits on a pro-rated basis. To learn more details, visit our benefits page. Hays County, TX