OPS CHAPLAIN-F/C

Requisition No: 797552

Agency: Department of Corrections

Working Title: OPS CHAPLAIN-F/C-70910477- OKALOOSA CORRECTIONAL INSTITUTION (CRESTVIEW, FL)

Position Number: 70910477

Salary: $ 15.00 Hourly

Posting Closing Date: 03/28/2023

***OPEN COMPETITIVE ADVERTISEMENT***

OPS Chaplain – F/C – 70910477

This advertisement is for an OPS (Other Personnel Services) position located at Okaloosa Correctional institution in the Chaplaincy Department.

Salary Rate: $15.00 per hour

SALARY WILL BE DETERMINED IN ACCORDANCE WITH CURRENT PAY POLICY.

SPECIFIC DUTIES & RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Plan, schedule, implement and coordinate supervision for Chaplaincy Services programs.
• Provide pastoral care for inmates and staff.
• Conduct worship services and religious education classes for inmates.
• Oversight of the Certified Food Option Program
• Process documentation and enter data into the CDC System related to administration of the Religious Diet Program.
• Maintain records and submit reports to Central Office regarding chapel activities and the diet program.
• Assist in supervising and administering the volunteer program at the institution.
• Assist the Senior Chaplain in making visits to other areas of the institution as well as attending meetings as needed.
• Prepares and conducts religious services for inmates or other individuals.
• Coordinate activities of inmates, or other individuals.
• Perform related work as required.

KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS & ABILITIES:

• Ability to communicate effectively.
• Ability to conduct a variety of religious services and activities.
• Ability to counsel.
• Ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships with others Ability to follow instructions, rules, and procedures.
• Ability to plan, organize, coordinate work activities.
• Ability to provide couseling or guidance to others.
• Ability to work with inmates.
• Ability to conduct fact finding interviews.
• Knowledge of computer software.
• Knowledge of counseling and interviewing techniques.
• Knowledge of theological theories, philosophies, and systems.
• Knowledge of theology, religion, or one of the social or behavioral sciences

REQUIRED QUALIFICATIONS:

Please note, when submitting a college/university degree, if selected for this position official transcripts will be required.

• Must possess a high school diploma or its equivalent.
• Must possess two years of professional experience as a clergyperson.
• Must be ordained.
• Must possess a current written approbation or endorsement by the appropriate official of the ecclesiastical body.

Support of knowledge, skills, and abilities should be demonstrated on the application, in the education, in the work experience, in the work sample, in the interview and/or during reference checks.

If you are interested in this position and meet the above indicated qualification and have the desired education, knowledge and experience, please submit a State of Florida Application and resume through the People First system. If you experience problems applying on-line, please call the People First Service Center at 1-877-562-7287.

Applications will be accepted until 11:59 PM EST on the closing date.

The State of Florida is an Equal Opportunity Employer/Affirmative Action Employer, and does not tolerate discrimination or violence in the workplace.

Candidates requiring a reasonable accommodation, as defined by the Americans with Disabilities Act, must notify the agency hiring authority and/or People First Service Center (1-866-663-4735). Notification to the hiring authority must be made in advance to allow sufficient time to provide the accommodation.

The State of Florida supports a Drug-Free workplace. All employees are subject to reasonable suspicion drug testing in accordance with Section 112.0455, F.S., Drug-Free Workplace Act.