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Native American Spiritual Leader/Chaplain - Sheriff's Office (0825)

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Nature of Work

Under general supervision provides spiritual and moral guidance to inmates, facility staff and families within the detention facility; to conduct and/or facilitate Native American spiritual ceremonies, oral traditions, cultural studies and performs related work as assigned.

Typical Duties

• Provides spiritual, ethical and moral guidance through cultural perspective, spiritual services, instruction, and literature
• Conducts and facilitates Native American spiritual ceremonies including but not limited to smudging, tobacco, and sweat lodge ceremonies that provide opportunities for self‑improvement, and the observance of rituals
• Ensures that inmates are provided access to religious activities, materials, diets, and other legitimate tenets of their faith
• Assists in crisis prevention for inmates including depression, suicide attempts, discipline problems and next of kin notifications
• Organizes and instructs activities in Native American expression, oral tradition, ethics, cultural heritage, and sacred music
• Cooperates with other staff in carrying out the facility treatment programs; coordinates programs conducted by outside religious facilitators and groups; explains and interprets the facility’s Native American Spiritual program to groups and personnel
• May serve on boards, committees and/or institutional treatment teams
• Provides peer counseling with critical stress incident management (CISM) events
• Other duties as assigned

Minimum Qualifications

Currently recognized as a spiritual leader and in good standing with his/her Native American Tribe, Nation, Community. Must provide a letter of certification of good standing and experience.

One (1) year of Native American Spiritual Leader experience in a setting recognized by his/her Native American Tribe, Nation, Community.

Must show that he/she embodies fundamental Native American cultural/spiritual values with ability to effectively teach these values and instill them in others.

Ability to work in the cross‑cultural institutional setting; insight into the factors involved in the development of behavior problems; demonstrate aptitude for working effectively with an interest in the welfare and spiritual needs of facility residents; emotional stability; adaptability; firmness; patience; self‑control; tact; good communication skills; neat personal appearance; good judgment in moral, ethical, and spiritual matters.

Knowledge, Skills and Abilities

• Working knowledge of religious, psychological, mental and social needs of adult offenders and staff
• Native American ceremonies and/or cultural events; experience with rituals
• Purpose of correctional institutions and their methods of rehabilitation for adult inmates
• Pastoral counseling principles and techniques
• Understanding of other religious denominations
• Social services available within the County

• Skill in coordinating spiritual programs with other clergy and staff
• Preparing and conducting spiritual services and courses or studies

• Ability to establish, build and maintain interpersonal relations with inmates, family members and community social health and welfare personnel, law enforcement and court representatives, employees, other agencies and the public
• Establish rapport with people of varied denominational and socio‑economic backgrounds and maintain non‑judgmental behavior
• Deal effectively with groups or individuals under stressful conditions
• Prepare and maintain accurate documentation and records
• Work safely and support the culture of workplace safety
• Follow written and verbal instructions
• Communicate effectively verbally and in writing

Employee Benefits

Coconino County offers a comprehensive employee benefits package to regular employees working 30 or more hours per week that includes:

• Vacation/Annual Leave
• Sick Leave
• 10 Holidays Per Year
• Health Care Insurance
• Dental Plan
• Vision Plan
• Group Life Insurance
• Pre‑Tax Deduction Plan
• Sick Leave Conversion Plan
• Personal Day Purchase Program
• Vacation Sell Back Program
• Tuition Reimbursement Program
• Wellness Program
• Long‑Term Disability
• Arizona State Retirement System
• Employee Assistance Program
• On‑going Training Opportunities
• Free bus transportation / EcoPass bus pass

(Regular Part Time employees receive some benefits on a pro‑rated basis. Temporary and Seasonal employees do not receive benefits. Elected officials are not eligible for vacation and sick leave.)

Elective Coverage

• Dependent Medical, Dental, and Vision
• Supplemental Life (for employees & dependent)
• Flexible Spending Account
• Health Savings Account
• Tax‑deferred investment program
• Accidental and Disability Insurance
• Short Term Disability

Coconino County is an Equal Opportunity Employer.

AmeriCorps, Peace Corps and other national service alumni are encouraged to apply.

Seniority Level

Entry level

Employment Type

Full‑time

Job Function

Other

Industries: Law Enforcement

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