Religious Coordinator
State of Nebraska

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Hiring Agency:
Health & Human Services - Agency 25

Location:
Hastings, NE

Hiring Rate:
$22.407

Job Posting:
JR2024-00010415 Religious Coordinator (Open)

Applications No Longer Accepted On (If no date is displayed, job is posted as open until closed):
10-21-2024

Job Description:
Completes religious preference assessments for youth upon intake at YRTC-Hastings. Assists youth in interpreting and integrating religion in their overall programming. Coordinates both on and off campus religious services/activities. Organizes both on and off campus mentor, volunteer, guest speaker, and community activities/events. Works closely with community religious programs and service organizations. Works with youth individually and in groups on religious education and religious counseling. Participates in staff meetings to educate and collaborate with staff on religious/volunteer opportunities.
Coordinates and teaches other programming for the facility as needed.
Monitors youth during mentor, volunteer, guest speaker, and community activities/events. Work schedule will be Sunday-Thursday 11:00a.m. to 7:00p.m. Friday/Saturday days off

Requirements/ Qualifications:

Minimum Qualifications: Post high school coursework and/or experience in theology, sociology, psychology, counseling, volunteer coordination, or other behavioral sciences area.

Other: Must be at least 21 years of age and possess a high school diploma or equivalent. Valid driver's license

Knowledge of: the goals, laws, rules, policies and operations pertinent to the agency and/or division; the psychological, mental, religious and social needs of individuals within the institution.

Ability to: coordinate and/or perform the religious rites practiced by various religious groups; develop treatment goals for individuals within the state institution; plan meaningful worship services; counsel with institutional individuals, their families and staff members; communicate both orally and in writing; the religious rites, beliefs and practices of the major religious organizations; the principles and practices of clinical pastoral care, including counseling, basic psychology, sermon preparation, the basic principles of developmental theory and group dynamics community religious organizations and resources; assess the religious needs of individuals; develop policies, goals and standards for the operation of the religious program; recruit, train and supervise volunteers; organize and coordinate a program involving the religious needs of many separate and different religious preferences.


Benefits

We offer a comprehensive package of pay, benefits, paid time off, retirement and professional development opportunities to help you get the most out of your career and life. Your paycheck is just part of your total compensation.

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Equal Opportunity Statement

The State of Nebraska values our teammates as well as a supportive environment that strives to promote diversity, inclusion, and belonging. We recruit, hire, train, and promote in all job classifications and at all levels without regard to race, color, religion, sex. age, national origin, disability, marital status or genetics.

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