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SalaryJubilee Ministries is a privately funded 501(c)3 non-profit Christian ministry. We exist to serve those affected by incarceration by being ambassadors of life change through the Gospel of Jesus Christ. We consider every position to be essential in the fulfillment of our Mission Statement. As such, each employee must have a relationship with Jesus Christ as their personal Savior and Lord. All employees must:
- Be able and willing to share the Gospel and participate in the ministry (spiritual) activities of Jubilee Ministries
- Subscribe to Jubilee Ministries Mission Statement, Core Values, Statement of Faith, Position
Statements, and Christian Code of Conduct at hire and continuously while employed.
- Adhere to Jubilee Ministries Employee Handbook.
Accountability: Chaplain Manager
Status: Full Time/ Part-Time (Up to 28 Hours); Jubilee will consider full-time chaplains as Wage and Labor Ministerial Exempt and not subject to FLSA.
BFOQ: Gender, Religion
Purpose: Provide Chaplaincy services to male inmates of the contract facility
Qualifications
- Committed to a strong personal relationship with Jesus Christ
- Member in good standing of local evangelical Christian church
- Living a life of integrity
- Called to Prison Ministry
- Willing to adhere to Jubilee’s Mission Statement, Core Values, Statement of Faith, Position Statements, and Employee Code of Conduct
- Willing to learn and adhere to all security regulations
- Willing to work through any personal biases to minister to all types of offenders
- Able to provide Biblical teaching and counseling relevant to inmate population
- Able to share the Good News using Scripture and personal testimony (experience in teaching and/or prison work is helpful)
- Familiar with Addiction Recovery to relate to addicts and construct a “theology” of addiction
Working Conditions/Physical Factors: Occasionally= 1-33% Frequently= 34-66% Continuously= 67%-100%
- Carrying/Lifting Boxes and Supplies- Occasionally
- On Feet- Walking/Standing- Frequently
- Interacting with Inmates/Prison Staff- Continuously
- Work will take place inside a secure/restricted access facility
Duties:
- Schedule and teach Bible studies and other classes.
- Schedule, attend, and lead weekly worship services and preside over sacraments as appropriate.
- Visit male inmate housing areas for conversation, prayer, and to distribute Bibles and Christian literature.
- Provide pastoral care for male inmates as requested.
- Respond to Inmate Request Forms in a timely manner.
- Schedule and train volunteers to assist in Bible Studies and Worship.
- Complete daily logs and monthly reports.
- Provide pastoral care for Prison Administration and Security Staff as appropriate.
- Attend training required by DOC.
- Be part of Jubilee staff meetings and team building.
- Other duties, as assigned.
