DEPT OF JUVENILE CORRECTIONS

Address: Adobe Mountain School/CIB
2800 W. Pinnacle Peak Road
Phoenix, Arizona 85027

Salary: $40,000 - 58,746 

Grade: 19

Closing Date: 06/16/2026

The Arizona Department of Juvenile Corrections (ADJC) is seeking a Chaplain II to provide spiritual care, religious programming, and pastoral counseling to juveniles at Adobe Mountain School. This role supports the holistic development and rehabilitation of youth by addressing their spiritual and religious needs while coordinating interfaith religious services and resources. The Chaplain works collaboratively with facility staff, volunteers, and community religious leaders to create a supportive spiritual environment that respects diverse faith traditions. They also provide crisis and counseling services to youth.

Religious Programming and Activities: Supervise and monitor all religious activities within the facility. Arrange, coordinate, and facilitate worship services for multiple faith traditions. Recruit, train, and supervise religious volunteers, contractors, and visiting clergy. Maintain religious materials, resources, and supplies for all faith traditions.

Counseling and Crisis Intervention: Provide individual pastoral counseling and crisis intervention services to juveniles. Conduct hospital and home visitations when needed. Work closely with staff in other secure program areas.

Interfaith Coordination and Staff Collaboration: Consult and work with staff in all program areas to coordinate worship services and provide resources for all faiths. Educate staff on religious accommodations and cultural sensitivity. Maintain relationships with community religious organizations.

Professional Development and Committee Participation: Participate in ongoing education programs related to juvenile justice and chaplaincy. Attend Religious Advisory Council meetings and denominational clergy meetings. Engage in study and professional enrichment programs.

Knowledge:
- Deep understanding of diverse religious traditions, practices, and spiritual needs
- Knowledge of adolescent development, trauma, and behavioral health issues
- Understanding of security protocols and procedures in secure care environments
- Knowledge of crisis intervention principles and trauma-informed care
Skills:
-Strong crisis intervention and counseling skills
-Excellent interpersonal and communication skills, both written and verbal
-Proficiency in conflict resolution and de-escalation techniques
-Strong organizational and program coordination skills
-Computer skills including email, google docs, and record-keeping systems
-Training, supervision, and volunteer coordination skills
Ability:
-Ability to maintain confidentiality and professional boundaries
-Cultural competency and sensitivity to diverse backgrounds and belief systems
-Ability to work effectively in a secure care environment and follow safety protocols
-Ability to respond quickly to emergency situations
-Ability to build rapport with adolescents in a correctional setting

Master of Divinity (M.Div.) or equivalent graduate degree; Clinical Pastoral Education (CPE) units; Board certification through a professional chaplaincy organization (e.g., Association of Professional Chaplains, National Association of Catholic Chaplains)

Bachelor's degree in theology, religious studies, divinity, or related field; a minimum of two years of full-time experience conducting religious services, which include pastoral care, counseling, and teaching. Ordained, licensed, or commissioned by a recognized faith community or denomination.

Employment is contingent on the selected applicant passing a comprehensive background investigation and pre-employment screenings.

Current State of Arizona employees: In order to be considered for this position, it requires acceptable performance history as demonstrated by not have been issued a letter of suspension or have been involuntarily demoted within one year preceding this job posting close date, and have an overall rating of “meets expectations” or higher on the most recent employee performance evaluation.

This position requires driving or the use of a vehicle as an essential function on the job, then the following requirements apply. Any employee operating a motor vehicle on State business must possess and retain a current, valid class-appropriate driver’s license, complete all required training, and successfully pass all necessary driver’s license records checks. The license must be current, unexpired, and neither revoked or suspended. Employees who drive on state business are subject to driver’s license record checks, must maintain acceptable driving records, and must complete all driver training. An employee who operates a personally owned vehicle on state business shall maintain the statutorily required liability insurance (see Arizona Administrative Code (A.A.C.) R2-10-207.010).

All newly hired State employees are subject to and must successfully complete the Electronic Employment Eligibility Verification Program (E-Verify).

The State of Arizona provides an excellent comprehensive benefits package including:
-Affordable medical, dental, vision, life insurance, and short-term disability plans
-Top-ranked retirement and long-term disability plans
-10 paid holidays per year
-Vacation time accrued at 4.00 hours bi-weekly for the first 3 years
-Sick time accrued at 3:42 hours bi-weekly
-Deferred Compensation Program
-Wellness Plans

Learn more about the Paid Parental Leave program here. For a complete list of benefits provided by The State of Arizona, please visit our benefits page

This position participates in the Corrections Officer Retirement Plan (CORP).

CORP Tier 3 is a Defined Contribution, 401 (a) retirement plan
Employer matches contributions
Contributions are made on a pre-taxed basis
Employees can choose investments that suit their goals and risk tolerance
Employees are fully vested after 3 years of service

Attention current State of Arizona employees: Please contact our Human Resources Office at employment@azdjc.gov if you are in a different retirement plan than the one indicated above.

The State of Arizona is an Equal Opportunity/Reasonable Accommodation Employer. Persons with a disability may request reasonable accommodation such as a sign language interpreter or an alternative format by calling (602)542-9261. Requests should be made as early as possible to allow sufficient time to arrange the accommodation.