Native American Spiritual Leader

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Job Description and Duties

Under the direct supervision of the Community Resources Manager, the Native American Spiritual Leader interviews and counsels incarcerated persons on ethical and moral problems and spiritual matters; prepares and conducts Native American religious services, to include ceremonial sweats, drum ceremonies, and POW WOWS. The Native American Spiritual Leader organizes and instructs classes in Native American religious/cultural teachings, religion, ethics, and sacred music;

cooperates with other staff members in carrying out the institution programs; supervises the arranging of programs conducted in the institution by visiting religious groups; visits the sick; counsels with families on problems involved in rehabilitation. The Native American Spiritual Leader explains and interprets the institution’s religious program to community groups; serves, when designated as a member or consultant to the institution’s classification committee and does other work as required.

Individuals who are eligible for a Training and Development assignment may also be considered for this position(s).

CDCR employees are encouraged to use their existing CDCR email address on their application.

This advertisement is for a Native American Spiritual Leader position(s) located at CSP Solano in Vacaville, Solano. Please indicate the position number on your application:

-001.

Main communication for this position will be through email. Please ensure you have a valid email address on your application.
* Hiring is pending budget approval.

You will find additional information about the job in the Duty Statement
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Working Conditions

CSP Solano, Vacaville

Minimum Requirements

You will find the Minimum Requirements in the Class Specification.

• NATIVE AMERICAN SPIRITUAL LEADER

Additional Documents

• Job Application Package Checklist
• Duty Statement

Position Details

Job Code #: JC-501611

Position #(s): -001

Working Title: Native American Spiritual Leader

Classification: NATIVE AMERICAN SPIRITUAL LEADER

$5,743.00 - $7,541.00

New to State candidates will be hired into the minimum salary of the classification or minimum of alternate range when applicable.

# of Positions: 1

Work Location: Solano County

Telework: In Office

Job Type: Permanent, Full Time

Department Information

We enhance public safety and promote successful community reintegration through education, treatment and active participation in rehabilitative and restorative justice programs.

To facilitate the successful reintegration of the individuals in our care back to their communities equipped with the tools to be drug‑free, healthy, and employable members of society by providing education, treatment, rehabilitative, and restorative justice programs, all in a safe and humane environment.

California Department of Corrections and Rehabilitation (CDCR) and California Correctional Health Care Services (CCHCS) are committed to building an inclusive and culturally diverse workplace. We are determined to attract and hire more candidates from diverse communities and empower all employees from a variety of backgrounds, perspectives, and personal experiences. We are proud to foster inclusion and drive collaborative efforts to increase representation at all levels of the Department.

CDCR/CCHCS strives to collaborate with the community to enhance public safety and promote successful community reintegration through education, treatment and active participation in rehabilitative and restorative justice programs. Incumbents establish and maintain cooperative working relationships within the department, other governmental agencies, health care partners, and communities.

CDCR/CCHCS values all team members. We work cooperatively to provide the highest level of health care possible to a diverse correctional population, which includes medical, dental, nursing, mental health, and pharmacy. We encourage creativity and ingenuity while treating others fairly, honestly, and with respect, all of which are critical to the success of the CDCR/CCHCS mission.

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