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George Junior Republic
Chaplain
Entry-Level JobVerifiedNo experience needed
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What they do
A Religious Leader or Professional leads religious services and provides spiritual guidance or counseling. Presents knowledge and interpretation of theological texts. May work in a non-denominational setting like a prison or hospital, or work for specific faith-based congregation or denomination and follow the practices of that faith.
$62,923 / year median in Pennsylvania
+12% projected growth
Job Description
Established in 1909, George Junior Republic and its affiliates provide opportunities for success and wellness to the individuals, families, and communities served.
Plan, develop, and lead bi-monthly weekend worship services for both youth and adults served. Ensure worship services are nondenominational and welcoming. Organize a diverse spiritual program to meet the need of all person served. Visit youth assigned to the secure detention program and provide them spiritual guidance and education as needed.
Offer and lead religious classes as needed/requested. Serve a resource for persons served seeking greater spiritual awareness.
As needed, attend weekend visitation to meet with families of those served. Provide a generalized monthly schedule defining office/campus hours and a schedule of services. Respond to requests to individual meetings from persons served. Collaborate with staff, managers, and directors across campus.
Age 21 years or older.
High School Diploma or GED required.
George Junior Republic and Affiliates is an equal opportunity employer. All applicants will be considered for employment without attention to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin or veteran status. Women are encouraged to apply.
Duties:
Provide chaplaincy service to persons served (this includes male and female youth and adults), including supporting the spiritual welfare and offering religious guidance. Build relationships of trust through visits to units/programs. Create and foster an atmosphere of friendliness to ensure and promote a trusting environment.Plan, develop, and lead bi-monthly weekend worship services for both youth and adults served. Ensure worship services are nondenominational and welcoming. Organize a diverse spiritual program to meet the need of all person served. Visit youth assigned to the secure detention program and provide them spiritual guidance and education as needed.
Offer and lead religious classes as needed/requested. Serve a resource for persons served seeking greater spiritual awareness.
As needed, attend weekend visitation to meet with families of those served. Provide a generalized monthly schedule defining office/campus hours and a schedule of services. Respond to requests to individual meetings from persons served. Collaborate with staff, managers, and directors across campus.
Additional Requirements:
This is a part-time or contracted position, between 10-20 hours per week. Flexible scheduleMust be able to pass background checks.Age 21 years or older.
High School Diploma or GED required.
Working Conditions:
Lifting RequirementsAble to lift 20 poundsPhysical RequirementsAble to safely operate a motor vehicleDrivers License Drivers license background checksWork Location:
This position works primarily in a vehicle, both On and Off Campus and across state lines.George Junior Republic and Affiliates is an equal opportunity employer. All applicants will be considered for employment without attention to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin or veteran status. Women are encouraged to apply.