Religious Program Coordinator- Adult Detention Registry

JOB SUMMARY
Coordinates activities and functions for the department to ensure that goals and objectives are accomplished in accordance with established priorities, time limitations, funding limitations or other specifications. Performs administrative work of moderate difficulty managing special projects or programs.

The application and any supplemental questions are an integral part of the selection process and must be completed in full in order for you to be considered as a candidate. Please complete each section and answer all questions as thoroughly as possible. DO NOT state "See resume" in lieu of answering. Unanswered questions, incomplete responses, omissions, or partial information may result in disqualification from the selection process.

• Develops opportunities to promote programs; develops and recommends new or revised program goals and objectives; makes recommendations on policies, procedures, operations, and special projects.
• Interprets organizational rules, regulations and policies.
• Evaluates program effectiveness.
• Confers with and advises staff and others to provide technical advice, problem solving assistance, answers to questions and program goals and policy interpretation; refers to appropriate department person when unable to respond.
• Develops correspondence to staff, departments, and other various organizations.
• Prepares reports and maintains records.
• Coordinates special programs, and may supervise volunteers.
• Develops and updates materials; develops, compiles and writes communications.
• Analyzes departmental financial or project data and makes recommendations.
• Coordinates departmental activities.
• May supervises staff.
• Maintain absolute confidentiality of work-related issues, customer records, and restricted County information.
• Perform other related duties as required.

 POSITION SPECIFIC DUTIES:

• This position will have direct inmate contact.

• Plans, coordinates, and provides religious ministry through pastoral counseling and religious education to inmates in PCSO jail.
• Acts as a critical support function that is not directed or performed by volunteers from a specific religion or denomination in compliance with mandates set down by Hart vs. MCSO and the U.S. Constitution.
• Oversees the volunteer Chaplains for the agency, to include coordination of meetings, training events, agency callouts, etc.
• Provides pastoral counseling, religious education, worship services, and scripture studies for inmates with varied and complex religious beliefs, without imposing personal religious convictions.
• Promotes positive interfaith relations and religious tolerance in a secured care environment.
• Plans, organizes, conducts and assists with diverse religious services, rites, holidays, and special events (e.g., Passover, Ramadan, Conversions).
• Provides regular and/or emergency pastoral counseling for inmates needing assistance to cope with living in a secured care environment or who have received distressing information such as death notifications; acts as a liaison to deliver such news when necessary.
• Aids with successful community reintegration by helping inmates develop purpose and concern for life and promoting positive change from criminal behavior.
• Makes inmate referrals to psychiatric staff when behavior or information indicates a need.
• Notifies detention staff of inmates who may be vulnerable due to crisis situations and/or may be displaying behavior or security concerns.
• Reviews, processes, and responds to inmate requests for assistance, referencing dietary needs, inspirational materials, and other religious related issues or concerns.
• Investigates and responds to inmate complaints and formal Grievances, when the issue is of a religious nature.
• Seeks out religious material donations and evaluates religious materials entering the secured care environment for proper content and possible contraband materials.
• Creates, maintains, and/or queries records, information, monthly reports, or data for religious service activities.
• Posts clearances, schedules services, and responds to questions or concerns regarding operational procedures from religious volunteers entering the jails to conduct services.
• Responds to questions and concerns from detention staff regarding volunteers, religious services, and inmates who practice various belief systems.
• Attends meetings, conferences, hearings, and other related events as necessary.
• Acts as a liaison to address concerns or questions from the public, community organizations, or other agencies regarding volunteer programs, religious services, and inmates in custody.
• Conducts religious worship services of Institutional Chaplain's own faith tradition as directed by the command Staff.
• Provides direction to the Office Assistant, volunteer chaplains, volunteers, and inmates.
• Performs other duties as directed by the chain of command.
  Works on the seasonal holy days of Institutional Chaplain's own faith tradition when directed by command staff.
• Completes all trainings mandated by the Office, command staff.
• Facilitates adopted curriculum to the inmate population as determined by the section supervisor or agency adoption.
• Be present at work site to perform assigned duties as scheduled and/or assigned by Supervisor and provide coverage five (5) days a week.

• Associates Degree in Business, Social Science, Criminal Justice, or related field.
• Two (2) years of progressively responsible administrative work experience.
• Or an equivalent combination of relevant education and/or experience may substitute for the minimum requirements.

• Bachelor's degree in Divinity, Theology, Comparative Religion, Scripture or related field.
• Three (3) years of experience in active ministry.
• A Bachelor's degree in any field and completion of seminary can substitute for the education requirement.

Knowledge, Skills and Abilities:

• Knowledge of Sheriff’s Office policies, procedures, and Standard Operating Procedures (SOP).
• Knowledge of state and Federal laws, regulations, and statutes governing employment law.
• Knowledge of Arizona laws and regulations governing the release of information from law enforcement records.
• Knowledge of investigative and interrogative procedures and protocols for observation and memorization of details.
• Knowledge of geography, roads, and landmarks of Pinal County.
• Knowledge of principles of records management.
• Skill in interpreting and applying criminal laws to information, evidence, and other investigative data.
• Skill in recognizing suspicious behavior patterns.
• Ability to effectively manage situations requiring diplomacy, understanding, fairness, firmness, and sound judgment.
• Ability to operate a personal computer and specialized software applications.
• Ability to follow and effectively communicate verbal and written instructions.
• Ability to work independently and as a team member.
• Ability to interact with people of different social, economic, and ethnic backgrounds.

 

PHYSICAL DEMANDS:

Independent body mobility to stand, walk, bend, and sit for prolonged periods of time and/or drive a vehicle. Manual dexterity to reach, and grasp; manual dexterity to hand write or use computer keyboard; vision sufficient to see and read; hear and speak to communicate with customers in person and over the phone. The ability to withstand varying weather temperatures; lifting of up to 25 pounds.

 

WORK ENVIRONMENT:

Typically performs duties in an office environment. This position is located inside our Adult Detention Facility. 

May be required to drive throughout the County. Must be willing to work evenings/weekends as required and travel periodically.

Salary : $36,127 - $40,677