Opportunity Description
Overview:
- The Local Facility Chaplain for the El Paso detention facility provides direct leadership for religious programs, including worship services, pastoral counseling, and religious education.
- This position also coordinates with volunteers and ICE staff to maintain access to religious resources.
- Key Duties Lead worship services, religious education, and holiday observances for detainees.
- Provide pastoral counseling and spiritual support across diverse faiths.
- Conduct weekly rounds in all housing units, including medical and restrictive housing areas.
- Recruit, train, and coordinate volunteers and contractors.
- Serve as primary onsite religious point of contact for ICE staff and detainees.
- Remain available 24/7 for emergencies and physically report onsite within 120 minutes if called.
- Qualifications Bachelor’s degree in Religion, Religious Studies, or Theology plus 5 years of ministry ex...