Chaplain III

Posting 22032
-Posted
10/02/2026

- Health & Human Services Comm

- Chaplaincy

- Education Training and Library

- Richmond State Supported Living Center

- Not Eligible for Telework
-b. $3000 - $4999 per month

Join the Texas Health and Human Services Commission (HHSC) and be part of a team committed to creating a positive impact in the lives of fellow Texans. At HHSC, your contributions matter, and we support you at each stage of your life and work journey. Our comprehensive benefits package includes 100% paid employee health insurance for full-time eligible employees, a defined benefit pension plan, generous time off benefits, numerous opportunities for career advancement and more.

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Functional

Title:

Chaplain III
Job Title: Chaplain III
Agency: Health & Human Services Comm
Department: Chaplaincy
Posting Number: 22032
Closing Date: 04/02/2027
Posting Audience: Internal and External
Occupational Category: Education Training and Library
Salary Range: $4,523.16-$7,253.83
Pay Frequency: Monthly
Salary Group: TEXAS-B-21
Shift: Day
Additional Shift: None
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: None
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!

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 pleasant environment. 15%

Provides sacramental services for residents in accordance with the practices and customs of the chaplain's faith. Indicates that arrangements for sacramental services for residents of other religious backgrounds are made as requested and that sacramental ministry is provided in accordance with state laws, Texas Administrative Code and SSLC policies and procedures. 10%

Makes pastoral visits to residents who are critically ill, new and existing residents, and relatives/families of the residents based on referrals from the interdisciplinary team (IDT) and/or personal requests from residents and/or LARs. 10%

Arranges for sacramental services for residents of other religious backgrounds and sacramental services for residents in accordance with the practices and customs of the chaplain's faith. Indicates that arrangements for sacramental services for residents of other religious backgrounds are made as requested and…