Female Prison Chaplain

3 weeks ago

Scranton, United States Jubilee Ministries Full time
Job DescriptionJob DescriptionSalary:

Accountability:  Chaplain Manager and CPO

 

Status: Part-Time; Jubilee will consider full-time chaplains as Wage and Labor Ministerial Exempt and not subject to FLSA.

 

BFOQ: Gender, Religion

 

Purpose: Provide Chaplaincy services to female inmates of the county jail facility

 

Qualifications

  • Committed to a strong personal relationship with Jesus Christ
  • Member in good standing of local evangelical Christian church
  • Living a life of integrity
  • Called to Prison Ministry
  • Willing to adhere to Jubilee’s Mission Statement, Core Values, Statement of Faith, Position Statements, and Employee Code of Conduct
  • Willing to learn and adhere to all security regulations
  • Willing to work through any personal biases to minister to all types of offenders
  • Able to provide Biblical teaching and counseling relevant to inmate population
  • Able to share the Good News using Scripture and personal testimony (experience in teaching and/or prison work is helpful)
  • Familiar with 12 Step Recovery to relate to addicts and construct a “theology” of addiction

 

Working Conditions/Physical Factors: Occasionally= 1-33% Frequently= 34-66% Continuously= 67%-100%

  • Carrying/Lifting Boxes and Supplies- Occasionally
  • On Feet- Walking/Standing- Frequently
  • Interacting with Inmates/Prison Staff- Continuously
  • Work will take place inside a secure/restricted access facility

 

Duties:

  1. Schedule and teach Bible studies and other classes (e.g., 12 Step Classes).
  2. Schedule, attend, and lead weekly worship services and preside over sacraments as appropriate.
  3. Visit female inmate housing areas for conversation, prayer, and to distribute Bibles and Christian literature.
  4. Provide pastoral care for female inmates as requested.
  5. Respond to Inmate Request Forms in a timely manner.
  6. Schedule and train volunteers to assist in Bible Studies and Worship.
  7. Complete daily logs and monthly reports.
  8. Provide pastoral care for Prison Administration and Security Staff as appropriate.          
  9. Attend required training as instructed by Warden or other prison staff.
  10. Assist in organization and execution of special events (i.e., CO appreciation, Christmas gift distribution).
  11. Be part of Jubilee staff meetings and team building.
  12. Other duties, as assigned.