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Department: Sheriff - Detention

Position Control Number: 341

FLSA Status: Non-Exempt, the position is eligible for overtime

Safety Sensitive Designation: This position is not designated as safety-sensitive.

Random Drug/Alcohol Test: No

Opening Date: April 24, 2023

Closing Date: April 28, 2023 at 11:59 PM

This job description should not be interpreted as all-inclusive. It is intended to identify the essential functions and minimum qualifications of this job. The incumbent(s) may be required to perform job-related responsibilities and tasks other than those stated in this job description. Nothing in this job description restricts management’s right to assign or reassign job-related responsibilities and tasks to this job at any time. Certain functions are understood to be essential; these include, but are not limited to, attendance, getting along with others, working a full shift, and dealing with and working under stress. Any essential function of this class will be evaluated as necessary should an incumbent/applicant be unable to perform the function or requirement due to a disability as defined by the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA). Reasonable accommodation for the specific disability will be made for the incumbent/applicant only to the extent medically and reasonably feasible.

EEO/AA/F/M/Vet/Disabled

JOB SUMMARY: Responsible for the coordination of all religious programs within the Pulaski County Regional Detention Facility, including the scheduling of visitation from community religious volunteers.

ESSENTIAL JOB FUNCTIONS:

• Coordinates honor guard functions and schedules other special events.
• Coordinates all inmate visitations provided by community religious representatives.
• Schedules inmate baptisms or other religious ceremonies.
• Monitors program presentation to assess effectiveness and adherence to the approved plan.
• Visits inmates to assess inmate religious needs and notify appropriate religious organization or affiliate.
• Notifies management of problems/situations that arise as needed.
• Schedules Bible or other religious programs; reviews and approves all religious program lesson plans.
• Notifies and provides support to family members in the event of inmate or employee death.
• Acts as a liaison between the Detention Facility and community religious organizations.
• Coordinates and monitors inmate religious programs in a non-denominational manner.
• Provides guidance to inmates and employees as to methods and techniques of stress management, communication, conflict resolution, and other topics pertinent to staff and inmates.

SECONDARY DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Performs other related duties as required.

PERSONNEL SUPERVISED: None

WORKING CONDITIONS: Work is performed in a smoking-restricted office environment within a detention facility.

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS:

REQUIRED SKILLS, KNOWLEDGE, AND ABILITIES:

• Knowledge of volunteer religious and community programs.
• Ability to effectively communicate in writing.
• Knowledge of psychological concepts needed for life skills management such as anger, stress, conflict, and communication management.
• Ability to organize a detailed visitation schedule.
• Ability to establish and maintain an effective working relationship with community religious organizations, ministers, inmates, employees, and the general public.
• Extensive knowledge of the beliefs, traditions, and theologies of a variety of religions.
• Ability to prepare oral and written presentations.
• Knowledge of facility policies and procedures.

PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS:

• Ability to effectively communicate orally.
• Ability to move throughout the facility to contact and observe inmates in all areas.

EDUCATION AND EXPERIENCE:

Completion of a bachelor’s degree in theology, religious philosophy, psychology, counseling, or a related field; experience with the provision of religious, guidance, or counseling services or a related area; or any equivalent combination of experience and training which provides the required skills, knowledge, and abilities.

Employment is contingent upon the successful completion of a background investigation, traffic offense check, sexual offender check, child maltreatment check, and adult maltreatment check.

Must possess or be able to immediately obtain a valid Arkansas Driver's License.