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This is hourly paid work performing duties under limited supervision of the Director of Chaplaincy Services. The Regional Chaplain will be responsible for addressing the spiritual needs of DJJ youth and staff by providing pastoral care to youth, their families and departmental staff.

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· This is a 29 hour per week position.

· The position is located in or near the Northeast, GA region

JOB SPECIFIC DUTIES:

· Provide Pastoral Care Visits as needed

· Provide direct ministry including counseling, teaching, and proclamation

· Plan Programs

· Perform administrative duties including recruitment and oversight of faith-based volunteers/services utilizing teaching model of Prayer, Meditation, Study & Service

· Develop support for facility and community reentry

· Attend funerals/memorial services of staff members

· Send condolence notices to acknowledge deceased members of staff

· Provide Supervisory Oversight of Library of Religion & Spiritual Thought

· Perform Site Visits using procedures and protocol

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS:

· Bachelors or Associates in Pastoral Care/Theological Studies

· Experience in youth ministry and spiritual formation in community or institutional setting

· Experience in working with at-risk, troubled, or incarcerated youth

PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS: • MDiv in Pastoral Care from accredited University

• Experience in providing pastoral care to staff in an institutional setting

• Experience in youth ministry and spiritual formation in community of institutional setting

• 1 unit of Clinical Pastoral Education

• Experience in working with youth offenders

THIS IS AN INTERNAL AND EXTERNAL JOB ANNOUNCEMENT

THIS IS AN UNCLASSIFIED POSITION.

THE SELECTED APPLICANT FOR THE POSITION WILL BE SUBJECT TO A REFERENCE CHECK AND CRIMINAL BACKGROUND CHECK, WHERE APPLICABLE

PLEASE INCLUDE ALL RELEVANT JOB INFORMATION ON THE APPLICATION FOR CONSIDERATION.

ALL APPLICATIONS WILL BE PRESCREENED.

DJJ IS AN EQUAL EMPLOYMENT OPPORTUNITY EMPLOYER

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Equal Employment Opportunity Employer

The State of Georgia does not discriminate based on race, color, national origin, sex, religion, age, disability, or other protected categories in employment or the provision of services.
Qualified applicants may request reasonable accommodation when needed during the application and/or screening process by contacting the appropriate agency Human Resources department.