What are the responsibilities and job description for the Men's Prison Chaplain position at Jubilee Ministries?
Accountability: Chaplain Manager and CPO
Status: Part-Time (Approximately 20 hours per week)
Location: Fayette County Prison
BFOQ: Gender, Religion
Purpose: Provide Chaplaincy services to male residents
Qualifications
- Committed to a strong personal relationship with Jesus Christ
- Member in good standing of local evangelical Christian church
- Willing to adhere to Jubilee’s Mission Statement, Core Values, Statement of Faith, Position Statements, and Employee Code of Conduct
- Able to provide Biblical teaching and counseling relevant to the population.
- Able to share the Good News using Scripture and personal testimony (experience in teaching and/or prison work is helpful)
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 correction facility.
Duties (included but not limited to):
- Schedule and teach Bible studies and other classes.
- Schedule, attend, and lead weekly worship services and preside over sacraments as appropriate.
- Visit male residents for conversation, prayer, and to distribute Bibles and Christian literature.
- Provide pastoral care for female residents as requested.
- Complete daily logs and monthly reports.
- Be part of Jubilee staff meetings and team building.
- Other duties, as assigned.
