Chaplain

***THIS RECRUITMENT MAY CLOSE WITHOUT FURTHER NOTICE DEPENDING ON THE NUMBER OF APPLICATIONS RECEIVED. APPLICANTS ARE ENCOURAGED TO APPLY AS SOON AS POSSIBLE***

This position is based at Florence McClure Womens Correctional Center in Las Vegas. Institutional Chaplains plan organize schedule and deliver spiritual care; provide a pastoral presence throughout the institutions through regular visits to the housing units visiting rooms and work sites; counsel and administer the spiritual and religious needs and concerns of inmates; advise inmates condemned to death regarding will preparation and disposition of their remains; communicate with members of inmate families concerning spiritual and physical well-being of inmates; minister to inmates and staff in times of crisis. Incumbents oversee liturgical and sacramental ministry provided to inmates by volunteers; provide religious activities such as music stories and video presentations at the request of inmates and religious organizations; and coordinate awareness groups and interfaith meetings. Incumbents conduct staff presentations to raise awareness of inmates spiritual concerns and improve staff and inmate relations; conduct orientation lectures for new inmates volunteers and staff to familiarize them with the institutions religious programs.

Three or more years of applicable experience as described in the job duties and certification ordination or sponsorship from a recognized faith group.

1. Plan organize schedule and deliver spiritual care manage religious programs and administer resources.
2. Provide a pastoral presence throughout the institution.
3. Establish coordinate and schedule religious ceremonies and activities.
4. Provide equitable and reasonable opportunities for worship study and religious programs.
5. Counsel and administer to the spiritual and religious needs and concerns of inmates.
6. Advise inmates condemned to death regarding will preparation and disposition of their remains.
7. Communicate with individual families about their well-being.
8. Minister to inmates in times of crisis and notify next of kin in cases of grave illness or death.
9. Oversee volunteer programs and religious study groups.
10. Supervise inmates in assigned areas document performance and enforce security procedures.
11. Educate the public about meeting the spiritual needs of inmates and enhance agency reputation.
12. Provide presentations and orientation for new inmates volunteers and staff on religious programs.
13. Provide expert information on a variety of religious activities available.
14. Research faith group issues that may impact religious activities.
15. Serve as a resource for leadership and staff on various religious beliefs activities practices and artifacts.
16. Perform related duties as assigned.

Knowledge of:

• Purpose of correctional institutions programs goals objectives and contents; needs and practices of diverse faith groups; social economic personal and other problems of inmates; theories and practices of prison management and criminal rehabilitation in a program of applied religion for inmates.
• Theologies doctrines liturgies scriptures observances and practices; interpersonal relationships group dynamics personality development and crisis counseling; individual marital group and family counseling techniques; cultural diversity; principles and practices of psychology and sociology.

• Organizing preparing and conducting faith-based services and activities.
• Interpersonal and communication both verbal and written.
• Use and operation of office and job-related equipment and software.
  

• Counsel and minister to the spiritual and faith-based needs of inmates; work harmoniously with institution staff and others responsible for carrying out programs and objectives of the institution; be tolerant respectful and patient with individuals of various faiths; interface with local faith-based organizations; conduct formal services of worship;
  Make educational presentations to inmates staff and the community-at-large; deal effectively with hostile inmates; prepare correspondence and reports; maintain files and records; enter store and retrieve data; navigate using the Internet.
  

The State of Nevada is an equal opportunity employer dedicated to building diverse inclusive and innovative work environments with employees who reflect our communities and enthusiastically serve them. All applicants are considered without regard to race color national origin religion or belief age disability sex sexual orientation gender identity or expression pregnancy domestic partnership genetic information (GINA) or compensation and/or wages.

Please send direct Inquiries or correspondence to the recruiter listed on this announcement.