Religious Services Assistant

$48,809 - $64,708/Yr

United States Department of Justice - Terre Haute, IN

Part-time,Full-time

Onsite - Terre Haute, IN

Justice, Public Order, and Safety Activities

About the position

The position involves supporting the Chaplains, volunteers, and religious programming within a correctional institution, ensuring a humane and secure environment for inmates. The role includes maintaining ecclesiastical documents, assisting in the preparation of religious educational materials, and supervising inmate activities related to the religious program. The incumbent is also responsible for clerical duties and maintaining the security of the institution.

Responsibilities

• Support the Chaplains, volunteers, and religious programming of all faiths in the institution.
• Maintain records, ecclesiastical documents, materials, and references for the institution's religious groups or Life Connections Program.
• Assist in the preparation of devotional and religious educational materials and audio-visual displays.
• Work with the chaplaincy or Life Connections team to manage logistical support for the religious program.
• Supervise day-to-day inmate activities and programs in the religious program area.
• Perform clerical duties including typing, filing, proofreading, and recording meeting minutes.
• Serve on planning committees and assist with the administration of the inmate pass system.

Requirements

• U.S. Citizenship is required.
• Education: GL-05 requires 4 years of education above high school; GL-06 requires relevant graduate education or equivalent experience.
• Experience: At least one year of specialized experience equivalent to the next lower grade level in federal service.

Nice-to-haves

• Experience with clerical duties including typing and proofreading.
• Experience in preparing educational materials and audio-visual displays.
• Experience with financial documentation and maintaining office supplies.

Benefits

• Comprehensive benefits package as a federal employee.
• Access to a range of benefits designed for federal careers.