All correspondence must be made through the Vendor Portal. Specifications include, but are not limited to: The Southern Ohio Correctional Facility is seeking a Protestant Contract Chaplain to fill various pastoral duties. These duties may include conducting weekly non‐denominational services, faith studies, and providing general pastoral care for Protestant inmates. The candidate for this position must be ordained/licensed, and in good standing through his/her local congregation or denomination. Candidates will also be subject to a criminal background check, and must assume the responsibility of working in a potentially hazardous environment. This position requires the timely submission of monthly service reports, and attendance at an annual Religious Services Contractors Meeting. The contract Chaplain will assist the Institution Chaplain in conducting Sunday services, and other Specialized Ministries (e.g., visitation in segregation and living areas, conducting holiday and funeral services, etc.). Scope of Services Contractor will be expected to work up to twenty hours per week at a rate ranging from $21.65 per hour. Contractor will provide the following services: • Conduct weekly Protestant worship services. • Provide religious study or education classes. • Provide general pastoral care to protestant inmates, which may include: consultation concerning religious issues, grief care, crisis pastoral counseling, and pastor visitation with inmates in special units. Provision of care may take place in segregation, hospital/infirmary, living units and visiting room. • Attend annual Religious Service meeting, which is Mandatory. ($75 yearly compensation for attendance will be granted as required per contract). • Make referrals for inmates to appropriate services. • Distribution of religious literature and/or conducting of religious programs. • Assist Chaplain in appropriate duties and/or conduct religious programs at institution. • Perform holiday services (i.e. Easter and Christmas). • Complete a monthly report form on services provided to be submitted to the DWSS and the DRC Religious Services Administrator‐ Operations Support Center no later than the 5th of the following month.
