Female Chaplain; Salt Lake County,UT Job Orem area,Utah USA,Non-Profit & Social Impact

Position: Full-time Female Chaplain (Salt Lake County, UT)

Full-time Female Chaplain (Salt Lake County, UT)

Good News Global

Corrections/Prison

Salary Range: $50,000+

Job Type: Full Time

Work Location: Office, Salt Lake County, UT

General Day-to-Day

Job Duties

Provide comprehensive Christian chaplaincy services to inmates and staff: counseling, conducting/scheduling Christian worship services, Bible studies and arranging clergy visits, distributing literature and performing other pastoral and ministerial functions as appropriate.

Facilitate access and ministry of religious volunteers for all faith traditions recognized by the facility.

Handle emergency and death notifications among inmates and their families.

Encourage and counsel inmates, correctional officers, and other facility staff.

Recruit, supervise and train religious volunteers.

Promote the visibility of the ministry in the community through jail tours and presentations to individuals, community groups and local churches.

Fulfill administrative requirements of the facility and our ministry.

Generate and file computer reports using a variety of software applications.

Work with the local community (churches, individuals, organizations, businesses) to develop financial partnership and support for the ministry.

Professional Qualifications

The chaplain candidate should demonstrate the following specific experience and credentials:

Master’s Degree from a regionally accredited Seminary (preferred)
Bachelor’s Degree from a regionally accredited Bible/Christian college with major/emphasis in Bible or Theology; OR
Bachelor’s degree with an additional 30 hours of Bible from a regionally accredited University/Seminary, AND
Ministry experienced demonstrating theological competency/equivalence
Ordained, licensed, or commissioned by local church/denomination
Incarceration

Experience:

An understanding of the correctional environment with practical service/ministry experience in a jail/prison preferred
Proven track record of ministry involvement and commitment
Experience in evangelism/discipleship/teaching
Agreement with GNG Doctrinal Statement

Personal Qualifications

The chaplain candidate should demonstrate the following knowledge and skills:

Ability to think, function and minister in accordance with biblical standards
Development of ministry programs
Appropriate methods and means of biblically dealing with human behavior situations
Ability to communicate effectively, verbally and in writing
Ability to identify and develop human, financial and material resources for conduct of the ministry
Ability to connect with the community and encourage partnerships
General fiscal management
Basic computer skills using MS Office Suite (or similar) programs
Personal finances in order

Physical Requirements

Ability to stand and walk for extended periods throughout the day
Ability to lift up to 25 lbs (Bibles/other sacred texts, curriculum, etc.)
Ability to navigate facilities that may include stairs

Description

Location: Salt Lake County, UT

Vision

To disrupt the cycle of darkness and despair for all who are behind bars and their families by advancing the Gospel.

Mission

To build and equip an alliance of passionate believers who boldly bring the light, life, and love of Jesus to the correctional communities of the world.

Job Description

The Chaplain is responsible for providing comprehensive Christian pastoral ministry to the residents and staff of the correctional facility. The Chaplain also provides other services to inmates, staff, public officials, and the community that will enhance the overall ministry.

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Female Chaplain; Salt Lake County, UT