ISLAMIC CONTRACT CHAPLAIN.docx

REQUEST FOR QUOTATIONS

Islamic Contract Chaplain

Chillicothe Correctional Institution 15802 State Route 104, North Chillicothe, Ohio 45601

Background: The Ohio Department of Rehabilitation and Correction (ODRC), as established under House Bill 494, with responsibilities defined in Ohio Revised Code 5120 oversees the supervision of about 44,900 offenders in Ohio at 28 state prisons, which includes three prisons operating as private prisons, contracted to the agency. The institutions vary in level of security and include corrections reception centers, correctional camps, and pre-release centers. The mission of ODRC is to reduce recidivism among those we touch. The values of the agency are aligned to support the mission of the agency. The values of the agency are as follows: (1) Take care of our staff; they will transform our incarcerated population; (2) One team-one purpose; (3) Civility towards all and (4) Hope is job one. The Chillicothe Correctional Institution (CCI) in Chillicothe, Ohio supports the mission and values of ODRC.

Islamic Contract Chaplain Position

Chillicothe Correctional Institution is seeking a religious services provider to perform the duties of an Islamic Contract Chaplain.

Description of Duties

The contract chaplain will perform duties consisting of:

· Conduct weekly Jumu’ah (Congregational Prayer) services.

· Conduct Ta’lim (Religious Education) classes.

· Provide general Pastoral care to Muslim incarcerated persons. Pastoral care may include consultation concerning religious issues, grief care, crisis pastoral counseling and pastoral visitation with incarcerated persons.

· Attend an annual Religious Services Meeting – Mandatory.

· Make referrals of incarcerated persons to appropriate services.

· Distribute religious literature and/or materials.

· Assist chaplain in appropriate duties and/or conducting of religious programs.

· Contractor must submit the completed Specialized Ministry Log along with a signed and dated letterhead Invoice with their respective supplier number reflected, before the 10th of each month. A unique invoice number must be included.

· Provide Specialized Ministry Services including pastoral care and/or visitation of incarcerated persons in specialized units. This may include temporary housing units (TPU), hospital, hospice, living units, or visiting room. Conduct funeral services for Islamic incarcerated persons.

· Any other requested specialized ministry services and compensation must be pre-approved by the Operation Support Center Religious Services Administrator.

· To receive the weekly stipend for Specialized Ministry Services, the Contractor must document the activities listed under this specialized ministry section.

Compensation Rates

· Jumu’ah - Congregational Prayer = $100.00 per weekly service ($5,200.00 annually)

· Ta’lim = $95.00 per weekly class ($4,940.00 annually)

· Specialized Ministry (Pastoral Care and Administration) = $90.00 per week ($4,680.00 annually)

· Ramadan = $260.00 per holiday

· Eid-Ul-Fit’r = $260.00 per holiday

· Eid-Ul-Adha = $260.00 per holiday

· Annual Religious Services Meeting – Mandatory = $75.00

Reporting Requirements

The selected candidate is expected to coordinate his or her activities with the Institutional Chaplain under the overall supervision of the Deputy Warden of Special Services (DWSS). Monthly reports of services rendered must be submitted to the DWSS each month and attendance at the Annual Religious Services Meeting is required.

Qualifications

Candidates applying must be in good standing with his or her denomination. Submit License to Preach and/or Certificate of Ordination (or applicable credentials) and current Ecclesiastical Endorsement by sponsoring denomination. A resume detailing the history of conducting or supporting religious services, religious education and pastoral care is required.

The selected candidate is subject to a background check and must undergo institutional orientation training as well as specialized training under the Prison Rape Elimination Act (PREA). The selected candidate must be willing to accept that a prison is a potentially hazardous environment.

Unusual Working Conditions

May be exposed to confined resident, consumer or Incarcerated Person areas; may be exposed to potentially violent residents, consumers or incarcerated persons; may be exposed to unusual noises, odors, or contagious diseases; may be required to work weekends/Sundays; may be on call for emergency situations.

Responses

Please submit your resume and credentials specified above in OhioBuys. Inquiries will be received and responded to in the OhioBuys system.

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