Islamic Contract Letter.docx
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- 691 - Grafton Islamic Contract Chaplain
- Solicitation number
- SRC0000027390
- Issued by
- Lorain County, Ohio
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This is a contract opportunity letter from the Ohio Department of Rehabilitation and Correction - Grafton Correctional Institution seeking a contractor to provide Islamic religious services at both the Grafton Correctional Institution and Grafton Reintegration Center. The contract term will begin upon approval and continue through June 30, 2025, with two additional two-year renewal options. The contractor will be required to provide weekly Islamic services including Jumuah Prayer and/or Zuhr Prayer, conduct two annual Eid Prayers, provide religious education (Taleem), and offer pastoral care. Candidates must be ordained/licensed, in good standing with their congregation or mosque, and pass a criminal background check, with one unit of Clinical Pastoral Education preferred.
The compensation structure is clearly defined with weekly rates for various services: $113.30 for Jumuah services, $133.90 for Taleem, $123.60 for Pastoral Care & Program Administration. Additional services include Ramadan ($412.00), Eid-ul-Fitr ($412.00), and Eid-ul-Adha ($412.00), plus $77.25 for the Annual Religious Services Meeting, totaling $20,594.85. Special services such as funeral services are compensated at $250.00 per occurrence and must be billed to the institution. Contractors with U.S. Work permits must maintain current documentation throughout the contract period, with verification every six months.
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GRAFTON CORRECTIONAL ISLAMIC SERVICES CONTRACT
The Ohio Department of Rehabilitation and Correction – Grafton Correctional is currently seeking a contractor to provide Islamic Service at The Grafton Correctional Institution and Grafton Reintegration Center, 2500 South Avon Beldon Rd, Grafton Ohio.
DESCRIPTION:
The contractor is to assist the institutional chaplain in providing pastoral care and religious programming to incarcerated individuals of the Islamic faith. The contract term for said services will begin upon approval of contract and continue through June 30, 2025, with two (2) additional two (2) year renewals. Candidates for the position must be ordained/licensed, and in good standing through his/her local congregation or mosque. Completion of one (1) unit of Clinical Pastoral Education preferred. Candidates will also be subject to a criminal background check and must assume the responsibility of working in a potentially hazardous environment.
SCOPE OF SERVICES:
The Contract Chaplain will conduct primary worship of the Islamic faith weekly (Institution & Reintegration Center). Weekly congregated activities include Jumuah Prayer and/or Zuhr Prayer and two Eid Prayers annually.
Provide religious education and/or instruction classes (Taleem) at Institution & Reintegration Center. Contractor must plan and organize classes, group discussion, select media and forums.
The duties of the Contractor may include but not limited to the following services:
· Conduct, supervise and/or provide weekly congregate activities such as Jumuah Prayer, Zuhr Prayer and/or Taleem.
· Provide general pastoral care to Muslim incarcerated individuals in special units (TPU, Medical, hospice care and other specialized units).
· Consultation concerning religious issues, grief care, crisis pastoral counseling, visitation rounds in living areas.
· Attendance at annual religious services meeting.
· Referrals to appropriate services.
· Distribute religious literature.
· Conduct memorial or funeral services for Muslim incarcerated individuals. (washing, shrouding, burial and praying for the offender (as Needed) $250.00 billed to the institution.
· Complete monthly report on services provided and submit reports to the Deputy Warden of Special Services (DWSS) and DRC Religious Services Administrator.
· Meet with DWSS as needed.
· Any other specialized ministry services and compensation must be pre-approved by DRC Religious Services Administrator.
· If the contractor has U.S. Work permit, the permit must be current at the time the contract is signed: and will be checked every 6 months from expiration date listed.
COMPENSATION:
| Mandatory | Per Service | Per Week | ||||||
| Jumuah (Institution & Reintegration Center) | $56.65 | $113.30 | ||||||
| Taleem | (Institution & Reintegration Center) | $66.95 | $133.90 | |||||
| Pastoral Care & Program Administration | $61.80 | $123.60 | ||||||
| Ramadan | $206.00 | $412.00 | ||||||
| Eid-ul-Fitr | $206.00 | $412.00 | ||||||
| Eid-ul-Adha | $206.00 | $412.00 | ||||||
| Annual Religious Services Meeting | $77.25 | |||||||
| Total | $20,594.85 |
Interested candidates should submit their resume and any documentation that shows you meet the qualifications to the e-mail addresses below:
Grafton Correctional contacts:
Ron Armbruster ron.armbruster@drc.ohio.gov Latonya Cotton Latonya.Cotton@drc.ohio.gov
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