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Prison Chaplain

Position title
Prison Chaplain
Weekly expectation
Part-Time (25 hours)
Church/ministry name
GraceInside Virginia's Prison Chaplain Service
church/ministry location
2828 Emerywood Parkway , Henrico, VA 23294
3 Openings: Bland Correctional Center, Baskerville Correctional Center, and Fluvanna Correctional Center for Women Main Job Tasks and Responsibilities: 1. Coordinate and oversee all religious services and programs for all faiths. 2. Provide pastoral care and spiritual guidance to inmates, inmate family members and prison staff. 3. Recruit and coordinate religious volunteers. 4. Perform administrative tasks such as religious program pass lists, monthly reports, etc. 5. Respond to inmate requests regarding religious issues and/or is available to those in crisis. 6. Interact with DOC administrators and staff in regards to religious programs. 7. Advocate for the religious and human rights of all inmates. 8. Handle the distribution of religious literature and materials. 9. Preach, teach and lead worship. Job Skills: 1. Ability to work in a minimum-security prison environment – interact with inmates of all faiths, function within the prison’s chain of command, set professional boundaries with inmates. (Minimum-security inmates are given greater freedom of movement and access to programs and activities). 2. Time management and organizational skills (report deadlines, etc.). 3. All skills normally associated with pastoral leadership (preaching, leading worship services, teaching, pastoral care, administrative duties, etc.). Job Qualifications: 1. Formal Education: An undergraduate degree from an accredited college/university is required. Preferred but not mandatory: MDiv or equivalent, CPE credits. 2. Ordination: Fully ordained and currently in full connection and good standing with his/her denominational body, church, etc. GraceInside requires proof of ordination. 3. Preferred, but not required: Endorsement: Where applicable, endorsed by his/her responsible denominational agency as to current good standing and confirmation of abilities to perform the duties related to chaplaincy. 4. Preferred, but not required: At least 12 months of Clinical Pastoral Education (CPE) and three to five years of pastoral ministry or other ministerial experience. 5. Preferred, but not required: Chaplaincy and/or other job experience in a jail, prison or other correctional setting.
More Details
Name
Chaplain Nick Meyer
Close Date
June 3, 2025