Protestant Chaplain

Overview

Attention all current and aspiring Protestant Chaplains! Are you hoping to play a major role in reintegrating people into society by serving all people within the institution framework, and using pastoral counseling to convey, rather than impose, religious values? We have an amazing opportunity with full time permanent hours, a fast-vesting pension plan, up to 14 paid days off per year, and comprehensive benefits.

This position is responsible to provide spiritual and moral guidance to State institution residents; to conduct Protestant religious services; to provide pastoral care; to give instruction; and to do other related work.

• Conduct regular daily and/or weekly worship services, special religious services on religious and national holidays, memorial services and funeral services.
• Provide pastoral visiting to hospitals, work programs, visiting areas, housing units, group activities, and families of incarcerated people.
• Ensure that weekly religious services/visits are provided to all incarcerated people.
• Provide individual, family, grief, marital, pre-release planning, and other pertinent counseling.
• Before applying for the position, you need first take and pass the examination for Protestant Chaplain. See Exam Section below for more details.

Individuals who are eligible for a Training and Development Assignment may also be considered for this position. Main communication for this position will be through email. Please ensure you have a valid email address on your application. CDCR employees are encouraged to use their existing CDCR email address on their application. This position may be subject to current departmental hiring freeze restrictions.

You will find additional information about the job in the Duty Statement.

This position is located at the California State Prison in Corcoran CA, accessible off Highway 43. Located about one hour from Lemoore Naval Air Station and Sequoias National Park; two hours from Yosemite National Park and Pismo Beach.

Work location:

Kings County. Telework:
In Office.

Minimum requirements are listed in the Class Specification. Position:
Protestant Chaplain.

• Job Application Package Checklist
• Duty Statement

• Job Code #: JC-493035
• Position #(s):
  
  -001
• Working Title:
  
  Protestant Chaplain
• Classification: PROTESTANT CHAPLAIN
• Salary: $5,743.00 - $7,541.00
• Work Location:
  
  Kings County
• Job Type: Permanent, Full Time

Special Requirements, etc. Do not include confidential information on any documents. Possession of Minimum Qualifications will be verified prior to interview and/or appointment. Foreign education credential evaluation is required if education was completed outside the US. E-Verify and background checks apply.

Exam Information:
To obtain list eligibility for the Protestant Chaplain, you must take and pass the Protestant Chaplain exam. Equal Opportunity Employer. For questions regarding the position or application process, contact the Human Resources representative listed on the posting. Reasonable accommodations requests can be directed to the interview scheduler at scheduling time.

EEO Contact: EEO Coordinator,  ext: 6188. California Relay Service: (TTY), (Voice).

Referrals increase your chances of interviewing at CDCR by 2x. This advertisement may be used for other vacancies that occur during the life of this recruitment. Desirable:
Willingness to create and promote an equitable and inclusive workplace where diversity is celebrated and valued.