Islamic Spiritual Guide

Hopewell, VA
Part Time
Experienced
Job Title: Islamic Spiritual Guide
Location: Federal Correctional Complex FCC Petersburg (Low) 1060 River Road Hopewell, VA 23860

Duties:
  • Emphasize the importance of developing & maintaining relationships as they return back to society.
  • Guide them to deepen their faith, utilizing the spiritual practices of their tradition as a foundation.
  • Encourage spiritual transformation as the starting point for wellness and successful reentry.
  • Provide tools to help them respond constructively to their fears which activate anger trigger points.
  • Help them manage their emotions and sharpen their growth in maturity upon returning to society.
  • Implement a spiritual formation curriculum for participants to support a sustainable emotional health and physical wellness.
  • In place of self-reliance, nurture a concern for others and the community. Deepen understanding of the importance of social values, integrity and the practical application of responsibility and accountability through Community Service.
  • To minister, teach and share faith with diverse traditions.
  • Evaluate participants' performance based upon how well they receive information and application.
  • Measure lesson plans' effectiveness using a statistical model based upon participants' evaluations.
Education & Qualifications:
  • Must be a member of a recognized sect of the Islamic faith community, proficient in the Arabic language, and possess a minimum of three years of documented, full-time experience as an Imam.
  • Hold a Bachelor’s degree in Islamic Studies, religious education, or a related field from an accredited institution.
  • Experience in working with adults in a classroom environment or similar.
    programs within a community setting where the emphasis is placed on practical life 
    skills.
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