Jewish Chaplain at North Kern State Prison Kern County, CA

Job Description and Duties

Under the direction of the Community Resource Manager (CRM) D.O.C., the Jewish Chaplain provides religious services. The Chaplain interviews and counsels incarcerated people (IP) on ethical and moral problems and spiritual matters; prepares and conducts religious services and administers religious rites; organizes and instructs classes in religious ethics and sacred music; supervises the arranging of programs conducted in the institution by visiting religious and allied groups;

counsels regarding family problems; serves when designated, as a member of or consultant to classification committees; works with IP groups and activities Provides supervision of assigned workers.

Limited term 12 months; may be extended up to 24 months or become permanent. Individuals who are eligible for a Training and Development assignment may also be considered for this position(s).

Effective July 1, 2025, the Personal Leave Program 2025 (PLP
2025) was implemented. PLP 2025 requires that each full-time employee receives a 3 percent reduction in pay in exchange for 5 hours of PLP 2025 leave credits monthly through June 2027. Salaries do not reflect the recent changes.

North Kern State Prison, Delano, CA

• Willingness to promote an inclusive workplace that empowers employees from a variety of backgrounds, perspectives, and personal experiences.

Benefit information can be found on the California Department of Human Resources (CalHR) website, and the CalPERS website, . Information on benefits afforded by membership in the California Public Employees’ Retirement System can be found on the CalHR Salary and Benefits website at . Information on the benefits and protections provided to public employees by the State Civil Service Act can be found on the CalHR website at .

Additional benefit information can be found on the CalHR California State Civil Service Employee Benefits Summary website at . This webpage is intended to provide general information. Benefit eligibility may be based on job classification, bargaining unit, time base and length of appointment.

To obtain list eligibility for the Jewish Chaplain position, before applying for the position(s), you must first take and pass the exam here Jewish Chaplain Exam Bulletin.