OPS DJJ CHAPLAIN - 80900804

Requisition No: 874060 

Agency: Juvenile Justice

Working Title: OPS DJJ CHAPLAIN - 80900804

 Pay Plan: Temp

Position Number: 80900804 

Salary:  $18.00 Hourly - Maximum 29 Hours Weekly 

Posting Closing Date: 04/22/2026 

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LOCATION, CONTACT AND SALARY INFORMATION:

Location: Brevard Regional Juvenile Detention Center, 5225 Dewitt Ave., Cocoa, Florida 32927

Contact Person: Joyce Slater, Administrative Assistant II  (321) 604-4732   e-mail Joyce.Slater@fldjj.gov 

Salary Rate: $18.00 Hourly – maximum of 29 hours weekly.

DUTIES & RESPONSIBILITIES:

Plan, schedule, implement and coordinate supervision for Chaplaincy activities.

Provide pastoral care for youth and staff.

Conduct worship services and religious education classes for youth.

Maintain records and submit reports to supervisor.

Assist in planning and administering local activities.

Prepares and conducts religious services for youth or other individuals.

Interviews and counsels' youth on a variety of subject matters.

Coordinate activities of youth, or other individuals.

Perform related work as required. 

KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS, AND ABILITIES:

Ability to:

Ability to communicate effectively.

Ability to conduct a variety of religious services and activities.

Ability to counsel.

Ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships with others.

Ability to follow instructions, rules, and procedures.

Ability to plan, organize, coordinate work activities.

Ability to provide counseling or guidance to others.

Ability to work with youth in secure detention.

Knowledge of:

Knowledge of computer software.

Knowledge of counseling and interviewing techniques.

Knowledge of theological theories, philosophies, and systems.

Knowledge of theology, religion, or one of the social or behavioral sciences. 

REQUIRED QUALIFICATIONS:

Must possess a high school diploma or its equivalent.

Must have proof of faith-based training.

Must possess a current written approbation or endorsement by the appropriate official of the ecclesiastical body.

SPECIAL NOTES:

All prospective candidates will be subject to a sex offender check, criminal background checks (state, local, and national) and pre-employment drug screening for direct care positions.

DJJ participates in E-Verify (Employment Eligibility).

When identified on a position description, a valid driver’s license is required. If initially hired with an out-of-state license, the Florida resident must obtain a valid Florida state driver’s license within 30 days of hire. Licenses suspended or revoked for any reason, work permits (Business purpose/Employment/education only licenses), and some types of restricted licenses are not acceptable. Licenses that have Corrective Lenses Restriction are acceptable, provided the driver wears corrective lenses while operating the vehicle.

CANDIDATE PROFILE (application) must be completed in its entirety.

Include supervisor names and employer phone numbers for all periods of employment.

Account for and explain any gaps in employment so that the hiring process is not delayed.

Experience, education, training, knowledge, skills and/or abilities as well as responses to pre-qualifying questions must be verifiable to meet the minimum qualifications. 

It is unacceptable to use the statement “See Resume” in place of entering work history.

If you experience problems applying online, please call the People First Service Center at (877) 562-7287.

Candidates requiring a reasonable accommodation, as defined by the Americans with Disabilities Act, must notify the agency hiring authority and/or People First Service Center (1-866-663-4735). Notification to the hiring authority must be made in advance to allow sufficient time to provide the accommodation.

The State of Florida supports a Drug-Free workplace. All employees are subject to reasonable suspicion drug testing in accordance with Section 112.0455, F.S., Drug-Free Workplace Act.