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.

Contact information

Sheila Spratley