Chaplaincy Coordinator (#RP0121)
$20.58-$25.02 Hourly / $3,567.57-$4,336.41 Monthly / $42,810.82-$52,036.92 Yearly

Under general direction, plans, coordinates and oversees the operations of the San Joaquin County Sheriff’s Office Chaplaincy program; provides support to law enforcement officers by assisting in community relations; and does related or other work in accordance with Rule 3, Section 3 of the Civil Service Rules.

This is a single incumbent, civilian, non-peace officer class in the San Joaquin County Sheriff’s Office. An incumbent in this class is responsible for administrative operations/activities associated with the Chaplaincy program. This is a technical, non-supervisory position whose primary duties are assigned by the San Joaquin County Sheriff’s Office.

• Plans, organizes, coordinates, and directs the daily operation and administration of the Sheriff’s Office Chaplaincy program.
• Develops and maintains programmatic policies and procedures; manages chaplain roster, schedules and ensures coverage plans to meet the program needs; monitors program effectiveness by gathering and compiling program statistics and records; regularly updates Sheriff’s Office through presentation and status reports.
• Serves as liaison between the Sheriff’s Office and community organizations or individuals; performs public relations activities as a program representative, makes program-related presentations to the general public. 
• Develops training curriculum and conducts volunteer orientations and special training for chaplain program; Prepares and conducts technical training for volunteer chaplains, community groups and others, as assigned; serves as a lead resource for volunteer chaplains.
• May assist law enforcement officials in making notifications to family members of Sheriff’s personnel and the general public relating to the circumstances surrounding serious injury or death.
• Participates in community networking activities to increase program awareness and accessibility.
• May provide spiritual support and/or counseling to families and community members as needed; provide referral services to families as requested.
• May act as a chaplain as needed.

Licenses and Certificates: The Chaplaincy Coordinator (e.g. pastor, minister, priest, rabbi, imam) is a leader in good standing within their spiritual/faith institution or organization. Ideal candidates are ordained, licensed, or commissioned within their respective faith system and/or possess verifiable experience coordinating or administering ministerial programs.

General office practices and procedures; personal computer systems and general office computer software; fundamental public relations techniques; basic filing and recordkeeping systems; standard language mechanics; standard correspondence and report formats; providing spiritual care support to a diverse multi-cultural and multi-faith population.

Utilize standard office procedures and equipment; operate computers and related software; follow oral and written directions; establish and maintain effective working relationships with others; communicate effectively with others in emotionally charged and sensitive situations; maintain confidentiality; write clearly and legibly; perform basic arithmetical operations; match names and numbers; consult with religious leaders of other faith traditions.

Mobility—frequent operation of a data entry device; repetitive motion; sitting for long periods; walking; occasional standing, pushing, pulling, reaching, grabbing, bending, squatting, climbing; Lifting—frequently 5 pounds or less; occasionally 5 to 30 pounds; Visual—constant good overall vision and reading/close-up work; frequent color perception and use of eye/hand coordination; occasional use of depth perception and peripheral vision; Hearing/Talking—frequent hearing of normal speech, hearing/talking on the telephone, talking in person; Emotional/Psychological–constant decision making, concentration, and public contact; public speaking; dealing with emergency situations; frequent working alone; occasional exposure to trauma, grief, and death, hazardous materials; Special Requirements—some assignments may require working weekends, nights, and/or occasional overtime; Environmental—occasional exposure to varied weather conditions.