Job Description

FAR Group headquartered in Stafford, VA., is a premier, Service-Disabled Veteran Owned Small Business that provides federal professional services, primarily engaged in providing advanced information technology, cyber security, management systems support, as well as business and infrastructure management services.

We are among the most innovative, respected, and ethical providers of technology solutions to the United States government. Our mission is to provide superior-quality, innovative, information technology solutions that help federal agencies best aid, serve, and protect the American people.

Job title:       Protestant Spiritual Guide

Based at:   Federal Correctional Institution, Religious Services Department, 4004 East Arkona Rd, Milan, Michigan 48160

Job summary:

 FAR Group has a requirement for a Protestant Spiritual Guide will be an integral part of FCI Milan’s Life Connections Program (LCP) and will provide inmates with guidance to successfully complete the program and reasonable and equitable opportunities to pursue religious beliefs and practices. The work shall be performed Monday through Friday, excluding Federal holidays. The candidate will normally provide twenty-four (24) sessions each week of services. A session is defined as one hour. The schedule may include some weekend and/or evening hours based on program needs.

Requirements and qualifications:

The candidate shall possess a bachelor’s degree from an accredited college or university. Additionally, the candidate must possess or be currently enrolled in a Master’s Degree Program in either Divinity, Theology, or a similarly related field of Christian ministry.

Duties:

All supplies that the candidate may need to perform services under this contract will be provided. The candidate performing these services shall wear professional clothing in accordance with the dress policy of the institution.

The Protestant Spiritual Guide shall be responsible for providing religious instruction and leadership for inmates who are active participants in the Residential Faith-Based Pre-release Program. Classes shall consist of religious based instruction on the following topics; how to live with integrity, how to grow spiritually, how to be a spiritual leader, and any other subject mutually agreed upon. The instructor will also be responsible to encourage the inmate’s participation in all aspects of the LCP, i.e. journaling, discussion, accountability groups, service projects and victim impact discussion. The overall result of the instruction should be a reduction in recidivism and disciplinary programs.

These programs provide inmates with intensive opportunities for spiritual growth and deepening their religious roots by sharing common space and programs for the purpose of personal transformation and reducing recidivism. Inmates will participate in religion specific and inter-faith program components designed to bring restoration with God, family, community, and self. The program’s design will increase religious tolerance and respect among inmates of various faiths; will connect each inmate with a spiritual mentor; and will link participants with a faith community at their release destination in order to enhance community reintegration. Another component of the program will initiate specific victim impact programs to assist inmates in claiming responsibility for their actions and making amends with victims, family, and community.

The program will enlist partnerships with individuals and organizations in its efforts to lower recidivism and facilitate spiritual growth and personal change. Volunteers, contractors, mentors, sponsoring religious congregations and organizations are all essential partners in the program.

The goal of the Residential Faith-based Pre-release Program is to provide inmates living in a shared living space with intensive opportunities for holistic life restoration for the purpose of reducing recidivism and enhancing prison management.

Why FAR Group?

You can take pride in working for a company dedicated to serving our government by providing the best, most cost-effective solutions for the US Government. Our work helps the US Government secure our nation, support the efforts of our military and intelligence communities, and provide lifesaving medical services to our soldiers, vets, and their families.

Please submit your most up-to-date resume. Please be sure to highlight your relevant experience.

FAR Group is an equal opportunity employer and encourages all qualified candidates to apply.