Jewish Chaplain

Job Summary:

We are seeking a Jewish Chaplain to join our organization. As a Jewish Chaplain, you will play a vital role in providing support, guidance, and education to individuals within the Jewish community. You will be responsible for delivering impactful presentations, offering crisis management and intervention, and assisting with event planning. The ideal candidate will have strong communication skills, be knowledgeable about Jewish traditions and customs, and have experience in bereavement support.

Duties:

• Establishes periods for worship, conducts religious services, and administers rites and sacraments.
• Provides pastoral care in order to develop good relationships with all who are served, with particular attention to those newly admitted to the facility.
• Counsels' individuals going through an emotional and spiritual crisis, the critically ill, the dying, and/or those about to be released, on personal and spiritual problems.
• Conducts a religious education program through planning and organizing instructional classes, group discussions, forums, broadcasts, and group music programs.
• Works closely with all departmental staff and community-based organizations to further the rehabilitation of individuals admitted to a state facility.
• Speaks before community and other groups on the program(s) of the assigned facility.
• Consults with the facility head and other chaplains on the coordination of the religious program and its relationship with the overall functions of the facility.
• Aids in selecting religious books and equipment for purchase and to be donated.
• Maintains records of religious activities. May recruit volunteers to assist with different faiths.

Minimum Qualifications:

Non-competitive: Candidates must possess ecclesiastical endorsement from the official endorsing agency of the Chaplain’s faith or denomination at the time of appointment and maintain such endorsement for the duration of their employment.

Job Types: Contract, Temporary, Per diem

Benefits:

• Flexible schedule
• Health insurance
• Paid time off

Ability to Relocate:

• Albany, NY 12208: Relocate before starting work (Required)

Work Location: In person