Jewish Chaplain Part Time

Job Description

This position shall be occupied by a contract employee under the conditions outlined in this service agreement. This agreement shall not contain any benefit package. This position shall report to the Interfaith Coordinator, consistent with the needs of the agency.

This contract employee shall work under the supervision of Interfaith Coordinator to plan, staff and implement worship services, and provide spiritual counseling for inmates of the Jewish faith through knowledge of sacred texts. Duties include leading weekly Shabbat services and study groups, assisting Interfaith Coordinator to assess the sincerity of faith practice for inmates who request a special religious diet, providing spiritual direction to inmates of any faith, and coordinating religious holidays, festivals, and/or other related events.

This contract employee will perform all other job-related duties as assigned or required by the Interfaith Coordinator/Head Chaplain

Qualifications

• Graduate degree or equivalent training in divinity, theology, religion, philosophy, chaplaincy, or a related field. Applicants currently enrolled in Graduate programs are also encouraged to apply

• Endorsement and/or ordination

• Minimum 2 years of experience in chaplaincy/religious leadership within and across the Jewish community, which may include internships

• Two, or more, units of CPE are preferred; one is required (or equivalency)

• Demonstrated experience in multi-faith dialogue, engagement, and leadership

• Experience in prison ministry and understanding inmate's spiritual needs, as well as needs of staff and Corrections Officers, and institutional regulations to facilitate smooth delivery of exceptional spiritual care in a very structured environment.