Summary
The Chaplain is responsible for spiritual guidance and education to the incarcerated persons population and staff when needed.
Examples of Duties (Illustrative Only)
- Plan, direct, and coordinate all aspects of religious programming including approval and training of both lay and clergy volunteers.
- Provide forty (40) hours of program services weekly.
- Provide and update religious program for presentation to newly arrived incarcerated persons which orient them to the Chaplain’s office and current religious services and programs.
- Ensure that all religious programs are in compliance with Title 37 and ACA standards.
- Recruit volunteers throughout the community to participate in administering religious programming to the incarcerated person population.
- Coordinate with the Training Department training times for all volunteers for both orientation and annual training as needed per facility standards.
- Ensure all volunteers complete the application process and facilitate the collection of all necessary paperwork to include background checks when applicable.
- Establish and maintain close relationships with community religious resources and approve donations of equipment or materials for use in religious programs.
- Ensure the facility volunteer list is up to date at all times.
- Schedule NA/AA services for the incarcerated person population.
- Submit information monthly as needed for various departments.
- Provides counseling services for those who may have had a death in immediate family while incarcerated.
- Verifies all death in family calls and notification within the facility.
Required Knowledge, Skills, and Competencies
- Must have accredited Clinical Pastoral Education or equivalent specialized training.
- Must have endorsement from community religious congregation.
- Ability to work effectively with varying cultural and ethnic backgrounds.
Licenses, Registrations, Certifications, or Special Requirements: N/A
Working Environment
Standard jail facility and office environment. Incumbent may be involved in sitting and walking at will, walking/standing and/or sitting for long periods, lifting/ carrying heavy objects, crouching/kneeling, bending at the waist, close and far vision, reaching, handling/ grasping/fingering objects, hearing sounds/communication. Incumbent is frequently exposed to the hazards associated with jail operations, such as potentially violent individuals and communicable disease. No prolonged extreme physical demands are associated with normal duties or assignments.
| NEVER | OCCASIONALLY (0 - 30%) | FREQUENTLY (31 - 60%) | CONTINUOUSLY (61 - 100%) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| LIFTING OR CARRYING | ||||
| 1-10 LBS | X | |||
| 11-20 LBS | X | |||
| 21-40 LBS | X | |||
| 41-60 LBS | X | |||
| 61 OR MORE LBS | X | |||
| PUSHING OR PULLING | ||||
| 1-40 LBS | X | |||
| 41-60 LBS | X | |||
| 61 OR MORE LBS | X | |||
| BENDING OR STOOPING | X | |||
| REACHING ABOVE SHOULDER LEVEL | X | |||
| DRIVING AUTOMATIC EQUIP VEHICLES | X | |||
| WORKING WITH MACHINERY | ||||
| CLIMBING | X | |||
| WALKING | X | |||
| STANDING | X | |||
| SITTING | X | |||
| WORKING IN EXTREME TEMPERATURES | X |
Delaware County provides equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants for employment and prohibits discrimination on the basis of race, color, religion, national origin, sex, pregnancy, childbirth or related medical conditions, age, marital status, disability, sexual orientation, gender identity, genetics, membership in an employee organization, political affiliation, or status as a veteran in the recruitment, selection, or hiring of its workforce.
Reasonable accommodations are available to persons with disabilities during the application and/or interview processes per the Americans with Disabilities Act. EEO/AA
Contact
To apply, please fill out the online application form.