The Chaplain I - Prison Ministries (Part - Time) will collaborate with the Men’s recovery program team to provide Christ-centered care for inmates and their families by mentoring, resource support, transition planning to connect men upon release to Mission emergency and recovery programming. This role will teach/facilitate classes at correctional facilities; recruit volunteers to serve in the institutions, and to provide correspondence.

Target starting Pay: $25.39/hour

Schedule: Wednesday, Thursday and Friday, Some Saturdays; hours varies

How you will serve

• Due to the sensitive nature of this role, only males applicants will be considered.
• Assists with developing and implementing resources needed for successful reintegration of inmates into Mission resources and local church communities. This includes, but is not limited to, helping inmates with transportation, employment, housing, discipleship, and connection to program intake.
• Assists with developing and implementing resources needed to support families of incarcerated individuals.
• Teaches/facilitates classes (Basic Life Skills, Bible studies, chapel services, etc.) at the King County Regional Justice Center and other correctional facilities.
• Assists in recruiting, supervising, training, and encouraging volunteers for their specific assignments.
• Adheres to all State, County, and Municipal institutional protocols for work in respective facilities.
• Meet weekly with supervisor and recovery team to discuss status of assigned men and any pertinent program information.
• Record, report, and maintain required records and statistical information.
• Perform periodic drug screening of men as requested.
• Maintain a positive, pleasant, professional Christian attitude. Collaborate with other staff to forge and model transparent and supportive Christian relationships which will serve as a leadership example for recovery program men.
• Seattle’s Union Gospel Mission accepts and encourages the involvement of volunteers at all levels in the organization. All staff are encouraged to assist in the creation of meaningful and productive roles in which volunteers might serve in the organization. All employees are expected to interact positively and cooperatively with our volunteers.
• Attend and participate in all Mission, Division and Department meetings and training, as required.
• Any other job-related duties as assigned by supervisor.

How you qualify

• Acknowledge and sign the Mission's Statement of Faith (see below).
• Bachelor’s degree in theology or related field required.
• 3+ years of prior pastoral experience required.
• 2 - 3 years of experience with teaching and/or facilitating group classes within the criminal justice system preferred.
• Posses a valid Washington State Driver's License and being able to meet the standards of the Mission driver criteria required, including but not limited to:
  • Clean driving record
  • No current suspensions or revocations
  • At least 21 years of age

How we support each other

• Maintains a personal, active relationship with Jesus Christ and is a consistent witness for Him.
• Faithfully upholds The Mission and your team in prayer.
• Participates in team devotions as schedule permits.
• Demonstrates behavior aligned with the Mission’s Statement of Faith, Standard of Conduct, policies, and expectations.
• Effectively represents Jesus Christ to a diverse audience, including our Mission teams, our volunteers, guests and homeless neighbors.

Benefits

All regular Part - Time employees, you are eligible to participate in our generous benefits package:

• Employee Assistance Program (EAP)
• Commuter Benefit – Parking/Transit Flexible Spending Account
• Optional Aflac Short-Term Disability, Accident Insurance, Critical Illness, Hospital Indemnity, and Vision Hardware Insurance
• First Stop Health virtual behavioral health access
• Retirement Plan
• Vacation Pay

Work Environment

While performing the duties of this job, the employee is frequently required to sit for long periods of time in a temperature-controlled environment. Requires frequent use of computers, keyboarding, and talking on the telephone. Frequently uses good judgement and cognition to problem solve and support guest needs. Occasionally you will stand, balance, twist, bend, stoop, kneel and reach with hands/arms. Regularly lifts up to 20 pounds and walks using stairways to climb to multiple floors within the facility. Specific vision abilities required for this job include close vision, color vision, distance vision, depth perception, and the ability to adjust focus

Statement of Faith

1. We believe the Bible is the inspired, infallible, authoritative Word of God. (2 Tim. 3:16-17, 2 Pet. 1:20-21)
2. We believe there is one God, eternally existent in three Persons: Father, Son, and Holy Spirit. Deut. 6:1, Matt. 28:19, Rom. 8:14-17, Eph. 4:4-6, 1 Tim. 2:5, 1 Pet. 1:2
3. We believe in the deity and humanity of our Lord Jesus Christ:
   • His virgin birth (Luke 1:35, John 1:1-2, John 1:14)
   • His sinless life (Phil. 2:5-11)
   • His miracles (Matt. 4:23)
   • His vicarious and atoning death through His shed blood on the cross, the forgiveness of sins (Rom. 3:23-25, 2 Cor. 5:21, 1 John 2:1-2)
   • His bodily resurrection from the dead (Rom. 8:34, 1 Cor. 15:3-5)
   • His ascension into heaven, now seated at the right hand of the Father (Acts 1:9-11, Heb. 1:3, Heb. 9:24)
   • His future return in power and glory (1 Thess. 4:16-18)
4. We believe that salvation of the lost is possible through the shed blood of the Lord Jesus Christ by faith apart from works, and regeneration by the Holy Spirit. (Eph. 1:7, Eph. 2:8-9, John 1:12, John 3:36, 2 Cor. 5:17, Titus 3:5, John 14:17)
5. We believe in the present ministry of the Holy Spirit by whom Christ indwells each believer enabling them to live a godly life of obedience as they reach for maturity. (John 14:17, Acts 1:8, John 16:13, John 14:26, 2 Cor. 1:21-22, Gal. 5:22-23)
6. We believe in the bodily resurrection of the saved and their eternal life with God. We believe in the bodily resurrection of the unsaved and their eternal separation from God. (1 Cor. 15:20-28, Matt. 25:45-46, Rev. 20:11-15)
7. We believe in the spiritual unity of believers in Christ. (Eph. 2:13-14, Eph. 4:1-6, John 17:20-23, Phil. 2:1-4)

Mission Statement

To bring the love of Jesus and hope for a new life to our homeless neighbors.

Vision Statement

To see every homeless neighbor - beloved, redeemed, restored.

Pre-Employment

This position is subject to pre-employment, criminal background check and must be able to pass a 4-panel drug screen.