Chaplain - SCI Somerset

Overview

THE POSITION Join the Department of Corrections (DOC) as a Chaplain and bring spiritual care and encouragement to individuals at the State Correctional Institution (SCI)  this role, you will offer support rooted in dignity, compassion, and genuine understanding to people of all faiths. You will lead meaningful services, provide emotional and spiritual guidance, and build trusting connections with those seeking comfort and direction.

This position supports the Religious Services Department by providing interfaith spiritual care, leading religious activities, and assisting individuals across a range of faith backgrounds. As a Chaplain, you will perform the following duties:

• Spiritual Support: Provide interfaith services, conduct religious ceremonies, and offer counseling to inmates
• Faith Coordination: Arrange accommodations for diverse faith needs and support spiritual groups within the facility
• Inmate Outreach: Visit inmates in various housing units and provide support during illness or end-of-life situations
• Program Representation: Serve on committees, advise staff on religious matters, and participate in various interfaith events to promote community understanding
• Volunteer Guidance: Assist with recruiting, training, and supporting volunteers, visitors, interns, and inmates involved in religious services
• Record Management: Document program activities, maintain records, and prepare reports as required

Additional details regarding this position can be found in the position description.

• Full-time employment, 37.5 hours per week
• Work hours will be determined at the time of hire
• This position is eligible for full retirement benefits at age 50 or 55
• Telework:
  You will not have the option to telework in this position
• Salary:
  Selected candidates who are new to employment with the Commonwealth of Pennsylvania will begin employment at the starting annual salary of $59,345.00 (before taxes)
• You will receive further communication regarding this position via email. Check your email, including spam/junk folders, for these notices

Required Experience, Training & Eligibility

Minimum Experience and Training Requirements:

• Two years of professional pastoral experience and a bachelor’s degree; or
• An equivalent combination of experience and training that includes one year of professional pastoral experience

• All candidates are required, at the time of application, to provide documentation from an officially sanctioned faith group dated within one year of the application date stating they are officially sanctioned or authorized to conduct worship/sacred services, and specifying which sacraments, rites, ceremonies, or rituals they are authorized to perform as a religious leader.
• All employees in the Department of Corrections must complete the Correctional Chaplains Training Course within six months of hire.
• All employees in the Department of Corrections must maintain their credentials with an officially sanctioned faith group on an annual basis for the duration of employment.

• Successful completion of basic training in Elizabethtown, PA is required
• You must be able to perform essential job functions

• You must pass a background investigation and meet Criminal Justice Information Services (CJIS) compliance requirements

• Resumes, cover letters, and similar documents will not be reviewed, and the information contained therein will not be considered for eligibility. Provide information on the application to support eligibility.
• If you are claiming education in your answers to the supplemental application questions, you must attach a copy of your college transcripts for your claim to be accepted toward meeting the minimum requirements. Unofficial transcripts are acceptable.
• Your application must be submitted by the posting closing date. Late applications and other required materials will not be accepted.
• Failure to comply with the above application requirements may eliminate you from consideration for this position.
• All application materials and interview responses must reflect the applicant’s…