Contract Religious Coordinator 2026-01382

Open Until Filled

GENERAL DESCRIPTION

The Wyoming Department of Corrections is seeking a Contract Religious Services Coordinato r to provide services for the Wyoming Women's Center and the Wyoming Honor Conservation Camp . Candidates may office in either Lusk or Newcastle. The department is accredited by the American Correctional Association and is committed to working with offenders and communities to promote positive outcomes and reduce recidivism. This position coordinates and facilitates religious programming and practices for inmates in compliance with state and federal laws and departmental policies and procedures. Responsibilities include ensuring inmates have appropriate access to religious services, coordinating with faith-based volunteers and community representatives, monitoring program compliance, and supporting a safe and respectful correctional environment. This is an at-will contract position that may end at any time without notice.

Human Resource Contact:

Deborah.

Hale@wyo.gov or 307-777-6136 ESSENTIAL

FUNCTIONS

The listed functions are illustrative only and are not intended to describe every function that may be performed at the job level.

Services include:

planning, developing, coordinating, and supervising inmate religious activities; Recruiting, training, and supervising religious volunteers; Adhering to department policy in handling inmate religious requests regardless of inmate's religious belief; Manage religious property for inmates; Managing the ordering and disposition of individual inmate religious property; Oversight of inmate religious diet requests and inmate adherence to approved religious diets; Oversight of the chapel area; Emergency family notifications; Coordinating with the other WDOC institutions to maintain departmental continuity with regard to inmate religious practices.

PREFERENCES

Preference will be given to individuals with a Bachelor's Degree in a human services field, theology, religious education, or closely related field; PLUS two years of professional-level experience. Preference will also be given to those who have previously worked with female inmates and/or offenders.

KNOWLEDGE

Knowledge of religious practices across a wide scope of religious affiliations Knowledge of religious-based diet restrictions Knowledge of religious celebrations and holidays Knowledge of sacred items across a wide scope of religious affiliations Skill in communication with people of diverse backgrounds Ability to multitask Ability to use a computer Ability to research and understand religious practices, not already familiar with

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS

None

• See "Preferences"

PHYSICAL WORKING CONDITIONS

: Lifting/grasping up to 20 pounds without assistance on an occasional to regular basis Walking on cement floors on an occasional to regular basis Walking up and down stairs on an occasional basis Stooping, bending, kneeling, crouching on an occasional basis Reaching on a regular basis Typing/Repetitive motion on a frequent basis Talking/hearing on a frequent basis

Seeing:

the visual ability to perform an activity such as analyzing data and figures, viewing a computer terminal, and extensive reading

NOTES:

FLSA:

Non-exempt This position is At-Will and may end at any time without notice. The successful applicant will be eligible for Health, Dental, and Life Insurance with a Single rate contribution premium to offset costs. This position requires 5 weeks at the WDOC Training Academy, paid for by WDOC. The State of Wyoming is an Equal Opportunity Employer and actively supports the ADA and reasonably accommodates qualified applicants with disabilities. No notice of eligibility will be sent to applicants who meet the minimum qualifications. The Wyoming Department of Corrections is a Drug-Free Workplace. All staff are subject to drug testing while employed by the WDOC. The Wyoming Department of Corrections is a Tobacco-Free Workplace and prohibits the taking, carrying, possessing, or introducing of smoking materials, smokeless tobacco, or tobacco substitutes on or into WDOC facilities and grounds. The Wyoming Department of Corrections is in compliance with the Federal Prison Rape Elimination Act (PREA) of 2003. It is the policy and practice of WDOC to protect inmates/offenders from personal abuse, corporal punishment, personal injury, disease, property damage, harassment, and the elimination of prison rape. Successful Applicants for employment must pass a background/reference check, medical evaluation, and drug test prior to appointment. WDOC has a strict dress code policy that includes standards for facial hair, body art, and piercings/gauges. All applicants must meet the standards of this dress code to be considered for employment. 080-Department of Corrections

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