Chaplain - Wheaton, IL
Listed: 03-15-2022
Employer: JUST of DuPage County Correctional Facility - 501 N. County Farm Rd, Wheaton, IL 60187 | (630) 407-2233 | https://justofdupage.org/
Location: Wheaton, IL
Type: Part-time
Download: Job Description - Chaplain
Description: Provide pastoral care to jail inmates.
Duties:
· Lead religious services and studies.
· Visit inmates who request spiritual counseling, emotional support, and prayer.
· Reports to Executive Director
Desirable Knowledge and Skills:
· Considerable knowledge of professional standards, practices and techniques in the field of pastoral studies and counseling.
· Knowledge of a variety of theological beliefs, customs, history, practices and institutions.
· Knowledge of medical and psychological terminology, especially as it relates to addictions.
· Knowledge of the legal system and the unique problems of incarceration.
Suggested Training and Experience:
· Master of Divinity degree preferred, or in a related field such as Pastoral Counseling or Pastoral Studies.
· Undergraduate degree in Theology, Philosophy, Psychology, Counseling, Social Work, or a related field.
· Clinical pastoral education courses.
· Previous experience in providing pastoral or chaplaincy services.
· Experience with prison populations.
To Apply:
Submit your resume to Thomas Cook at thomas.cook@DuPageSheriff.org
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