Life Connections Program General Spiritual Guide
Job Description
Life Connections Program General Spiritual Guide- -$20.00 Per Hour (1099 position working 30 hours per week)– Petersburg VA 23860
The Role
Are you experienced in guiding spiritual growth within a Christian context? Do you want to help individuals prepare for successful re-entry into their communities?
We are seeking a Life Connections Program General Spiritual Guide to provide religious instruction and leadership for Protestant Christian inmates participating in the Residential Life Connections Pre-release Program at the Federal Correctional Complex (Low) in Petersburg, Virginia.
This role offers the opportunity to deliver structured religious and reentry-focused instruction, helping participants deepen their faith while preparing for reintegration into their families and communities.
If you meet the requirements and are ready to support faith-based transformation, we would love to hear from you.
Key Responsibilities:
- Deliver up to 30 one-hour sessions per week, Monday through Friday, focusing on faith-based and reentry curriculum topics.
- Develop and submit lesson plans aligned with the program’s objectives.
- Encourage participation in journaling, discussion groups, religious tolerance, restorative justice, and victim impact discussions.
- Track and report participant progress quarterly.
- Collaborate with the Chaplain Program Manager and program staff to evaluate participant growth.
- Attend LCP team meetings as needed.
The Person
- A recognized Protestant Christian minister with an ordination certificate and at least three years of continuous, full-time ministry experience.
- Bachelor’s degree in religious studies, religious education, or a related field (Master of Divinity or Doctorate preferred).
- Preferably, experience teaching in correctional settings or reentry-focused programs.
- Strong organizational skills for lesson planning, reporting, and documentation.
- A commitment to fostering an environment of respect, accountability, and spiritual growth.
