Description
The Ohio Department of Rehabilitation & Correction is seeking a Protestant Chaplain to provide spiritual support and guidance to individuals in an institutional setting. The Chaplain will be responsible for fostering a supportive environment that promotes healing and well-being through counseling and mentorship. The ideal candidate will have a strong background in providing faith-based programming in a correctional setting, experience assisting incarcerated persons with reentry to the community, and experience with trauma-informed care programs. Key responsibilities include providing spiritual care and counseling, conducting religious services, and mentoring staff members.
• Provide spiritual care and counseling to incarcerated persons and their families
• Conduct religious services, prayer sessions, and rituals as requested
• Offer crisis intervention support during critical moments
• Mentor staff members in conflict management and provide guidance in challenging situations
• Educate individuals on spiritual matters and facilitate discussions around faith and personal beliefs
• Plan and organize events that promote community engagement and spiritual growth