Chaplain
Company: Management and Training Corporation
Role summary
Chaplain is a full-time role at Management and Training Corporation in Meridian, Mississippi, United States (on-site). Posted 2026-09-10. Experience level: 2-5.
- Job title
- Chaplain
- Company
- Management and Training Corporation
- Location
- Meridian, Mississippi, United States
- Work arrangement
- on-site
- Employment type
- full-time
- Category
- Healthcare Support
- Experience level
- 2-5
- Date posted
- 2026-09-10
This is a rewarding full-time opportunity to provide spiritual and emotional support to residents within a correctional facility. You'll have the chance to make a real difference in people's lives by offering guidance, counseling, and leading religious services in a supportive environment.
Job description
Pay: $ 15.00 per hour
Location: 10641 HWY 80 West, Meridian, MS., 39037
Work schedule: Full-time; 8hrs
Benefit package includes:
Medical, vision, and prescription drug benefits
Dental benefits
Life insurance
Accidental death and dismemberment insurance
Short-term and long-term disability benefits
401(k) retirement plan
Employee assistance program
Paid time off (PTO)
9 paid holidays
Bereavement leave
Civic duty and military leave
Opportunities for job advancement
Impact lives with Management & Training Corporation (MTC)! At the East Mississippi Correctional Facility in Meridian, MS, our foundation is based upon the philosophies of caring about others, giving back, and making a social impact. We provide a safe and secure working environment for our staff while helping an at-risk population receive the treatment necessary for success on their road back to a healthy, productive life.
Position Summary:
Reports to the deputy warden of programs. Responsible for religious programs including conduction regular and special religious services; providing pastoral care and counseling to offenders and supervising religious educational classes in compliance with American Correctional Association (ACA) standards, Management & Training Corporation (MTC), and Mississippi Department of Corrections (MDOC) directives.
Essential Functions:
1. Create, manage, and implement all religious programs of the facility.
2. Conduct religious services and religious education programs and schedule periodic special programs.
3. Serve as the point of contact for all outside faith-based activities, persons or groups requesting admittance to the facility.
4. Develop, maintain, and screen an ongoing list of local community volunteers interested in providing services to the facility.
5. Train and supervise volunteers working in chaplaincy programs.
6. Provide regular chaplaincy visitation rounds to new and existing offenders and offenders who are critically ill.
7. Counsel offenders on religious problems, personal issues, crisis intervention, grief and institutional adjustment.
8. Interact with offenders during their daily activities and provide appropriate moral and religious instruction.
9. Promote the development of positive social skills through modeling appropriate behaviors and intervening when inappropriate behaviors are observed; provide regular feedback to staff regarding social skills procedures and intervention techniques.
10. Maintain accountability of offenders and property; adhere to safety practices.
It is expected that the incumbent shall perform other duties as assigned within his/her capabilities as determined by management.
Education and Experience Requirements:
Current ecclesiastical endorsement by denomination or ordination, completion of clinical pastoral education provided by denominational or interdenominational training organizations and two (2) years religious or related experience required. Valid driver’s license in the state of Mississippi with an acceptable driving record required, unless waived by management.
Post Hire Requirements:
Must successfully complete annual in-service training requirements.
Management & Training Corporation (MTC) is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, age, religion, sex, disabled status, veteran status, genetic information, national origin, or any other category protected by federal law. MTC participates in E-Verify. We strive to provide reasonable accommodation for qualified individuals with disabilities, including disabled veterans, in our job application and hiring process. If you are interested in employment opportunities with Management & Training Corporation and need assistance, please contact our staffing department through customersupport@mtctrains.com or 801-693-2888.
Learn more about Management & Training Corporation here