Chaplain III

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Functional

Title:

Chaplain III

Job Title: Chaplain III

Agency: Health & Human Services Comm

Department: Chaplaincy

Posting Number: 12582

Closing Date: 04/09/2026

Posting Audience: Internal and External

Occupational Category: Personal Care and Services

Salary Group: TEXAS-B-21

Salary Range: $4,523.16-$7,253.83

Pay Frequency: Monthly

Shift: Day

Additional Shift: Days (First)

Telework: Not Eligible for Telework

Travel: Up to 5%

Regular/Temporary: Regular

Full Time/Part Time: Full time

FLSA Exempt/Non-Exempt: Nonexempt

Facility

Location:

Richmond State Supported Living Center

Job Location City: RICHMOND

Job Location Address: 2100 PRESTON

Other Locations:

MOS Codes: 410X,52RX,56A,56D,56M,5R0X1,92R0,NAP
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Come work in an environment where we truly value and respect those we serve and believe in the mission that all people can achieve a higher level of wellness and independence.

The state supported living centers serve people with intellectual and developmental disabilities who are medically fragile or who have behavioral problems. The centers provide campus-based direct services and supports at 13 centers located throughout the state. Learn About Our State Supported Living Centers

If you are looking for a place to work where you can establish a career that is filled with purpose, this is the job for you!

The Chaplain III performs senior-level ministerial clinical and administrative work to oversee, coordinate, and direct activities, programs, and training for chaplaincy services. Work involves developing and coordinating services for all spiritual/religious activities and facilitating integrated worship and social activities. Conducts regular and special spiritual/religious services, and provides pastoral care and counseling to residents, their families, and employees as needed. Serves as manager/supervisor over assigned positions such as a Chaplain II and/or Chaplaincy Services Assistant depending on the SSLC organizational structure, and over chaplaincy volunteers.

Work is performed in accordance with state laws, Texas Administrative Code and State Supported Living Center (SSLC) policies and procedures.

Attends work on a regular basis and may be required to work a specific shift schedule or, at times, even a rotating schedule, extended shift and/or overtime in accordance with agency leave policy and performs other duties as assigned.

Oversees, coordinates, and leads religious and spiritual services and groups to meet the needs of residents, ensuring the availability of both regularly scheduled services and those provided on an as-needed basis. This includes organizing worship services, prayer groups, and other spiritual activities, as well as responding promptly to individual requests for religious support. 15%

Advocates across all levels of the SSLC, working closely with staff members, administrators, and Legally Authorized Representatives (LARs) to ensure that the religious and spiritual needs of residents and staff are recognized, respected, and fully supported. This includes facilitating communication between residents and their faith communities, providing appropriate resources, and fostering an environment of understanding and sensitivity to various religious practices and beliefs.

15%

Counsels institutional staff and conducts group seminars to communicate the religious needs of residents and prepares monthly calendars/activity planners in accordance with departmental guidelines, ensuring necessary materials are available. Maintains work area by completing housekeeping tasks specific to assigned area to provide a clean, safe, and…