About this role
Overview
The Local Facility Chaplain for the Batavia Service Processing Center serves as the primary onsite leader for all religious services. This position provides worship, education, pastoral counseling, and spiritual care to detainees of all faith traditions, ensuring compliance with ICE standards and contractual requirements.
Key Duties
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Lead worship services, religious education, and holiday observances for detainees.
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Provide pastoral counseling and spiritual support across diverse faiths.
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Conduct weekly rounds in all housing units, including medical and restrictive housing areas.
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Recruit, train, and coordinate volunteers and contractors.
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Serve as primary onsite religious point of contact for ICE staff and detainees.
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Remain available 24/7 for emergencies and physically report onsite within 120 minutes if called.
Qualifications
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Bachelor’s degree in Religion, Religious Studies, or Theology plus 5 years of ministry experience, or 10 years of ministry experience without a degree.
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Demonstrated experience in detention/correctional settings.
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Knowledge of multiple religions (Judaism, Islam, Christianity, Hinduism, Rastafarianism, etc.).
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Bilingual (English/Spanish) required.