Location
Florence AZ
Job Type
Full-Time Regular

Position Title: Bilingual Local Facility Chaplain – Full-Time
Department: Veritas Management Group
Location: Florence, AZ (on-site required)

Summary

Veritas Management Group (VMG) is a leading management consulting firm offering solutions to complex challenges involving public health, technology, and military domains. We serve government and commercial sector organizations, academic institutions, and non-profit organizations, domestically and globally. We are committed to transforming public health through equitable, data-driven solutions.

VMG is seeking an experienced and dynamic Bilingual Local Facility Chaplain to serve onsite at the Florence Service Processing Center in Florence, AZ. This full-time position is critical to the successful implementation and operation of Detention Chaplaincy Programs. The Chaplain will establish and administer a Religious Services Program to support the spiritual and emotional needs of individuals residing within the facility.

The primary goal of the Bilingual Local Facility Chaplain is to ensure residents have consistent access to religious practices and pastoral support. This includes overseeing a diverse set of faith-based services, recruiting community volunteers, and providing one-on-one counseling and care. Fluency in both English and Spanish is essential to effectively serve the facility’s population.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities

The Local Facility Chaplain will:

  • Make weekly rounds to all housing units, including restrictive housing, and respond to the religious needs of residents.
  • Actively recruit and coordinate a local network of volunteers to meet the diverse religious needs of the population.
  • Collaborate with volunteers and manage equitable engagement across faith groups.
  • Develop and manage religious programs at the facility, including:
    • Coordinating and directing all religious activities
    • Providing guidance to facility leadership on religious matters
  • Schedule services and classes in coordination with facility staff.
  • Promote interfaith understanding among residents and staff.
  • Purchase and recommend items to enhance the Religious Services Program (subject to approval).
  • Coordinate and support religious holiday worship services, ensuring access to appropriate items and specialty meals.
  • Plan and lead weekly religious instruction sessions, either as recurring classes or special events.
  • Recommend religious literature, property, and specialty foods for commissary availability, with final approval by facility leadership.
  • Follow applicable policies and procedures regarding marriage requests and other chaplaincy-related matters.

Education and/or Experience

  • Bachelor’s Degree from an accredited college or university in Religion, Theology, or a related field and a minimum of 5 years of ministry experience
    OR
  • No degree and a minimum of 10 years of ministry experience
  • Demonstrated experience and credentials to provide spiritual care, manage volunteers, and lead a comprehensive Religious Services Program
  • Proven ability to maintain composure, exercise sound judgment, and provide support during high-stress situations
  • Fluency in both English and Spanish is required

Other Requirements

  • Ability to pass a background investigation for security clearance.

  • Willingness to work onsite within a detention facility setting.