Chaplain

Working Title: Religious Coordinator

Job Class: Chaplain

Agency: Corrections Dept

Location: St. Cloud

Position Type: Full-Time

Work Shift: Day Shift 7:00 am - 3:30 pm - occasional evening;
Days: Monday - Friday

Salary Range: $29.25 - $42.94 hourly; $61,074 - $89,658 annual

This position responds to the spiritual/religious needs of offenders and coordinates and provides religious services. The role supervises volunteers, provides counseling, and delivers worship services to incarcerated individuals.

• Assist with coordination of all facility religious programming.
• Obtain religious resources and supervise volunteers who provide services to incarcerated individuals.
• Meet with and respond to requests from incarcerated individuals.
• Counsel individual offenders and identify religious volunteers for crisis counseling.

Education and Experience

• Option 1:
  Master of Divinity degree or related degree from a graduate school accredited by the Association of Theological Schools plus completion of at least four (4) units of Clinical Pastoral Education (CPE).
• Option 2:
  Bachelor’s degree in Theology or related field plus two years of independent pastoral care and counseling in a parish or specialized ministry setting and at least four (4) units of CPE.

Other Requirements

• Review and sign a Physical Demands Analysis (PDA); may be required to complete a tuberculosis screening.
• Pass a criminal history check meeting all sentencing/restitution requirements, and other background checks per Department of Corrections policy.
• New employees will be fingerprinted within the first 30 days of employment.
• Must be legally authorized to work in the United States; no E‑Verify participation or work visa sponsorship.

• Credentials to lead worship services in your faith tradition.
• Knowledge of multiple religious traditions and ability to coordinate representative services for the offender population.
• Exceptional human relations skills to provide pastoral care and counseling in a confidential setting.
• Strong communication and presentation skills to inform and recruit volunteers and provide training on offender religious practices.
• Coordination skills to organize and staff facility religious/spiritual services and manage donations.
• Basic computer and written communication skills for developing periodic reports.
• Ability to respond effectively to crisis situations and urgent spiritual needs.

The selected finalist must review and sign a Physical Demands Analysis and may be required to complete a tuberculosis screening.

• Paid vacation and sick leave.
• 12 paid holidays each year.
• Low‑cost medical, dental, vision, and prescription drug plans including fertility, diabetes, and dental care.
• 6‑week paid leave for parents of newborn or adopted children.
• Pension plan after three years of service.
• Employer‑paid life insurance.
• Short‑term and long‑term disability insurance.
• Tax‑free expense accounts for health, dental, and dependent care.
• Resources for physical, emotional, social, and financial well‑being.

• Training, classes, and professional development.
• Federal Public Service Loan Forgiveness Program (some positions may qualify).
• Employee Assistance Program (EAP) for life‑support services.

All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, creed, religion, national origin, sex (including pregnancy, childbirth, and disability related to pregnancy or childbirth), gender identity, gender expression, marital status, familial status, age, sexual orientation, status regarding public assistance, disability, veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by law.

Minnesota state agencies are equal‑opportunity, affirmative‑action, and veteran‑friendly employers. We encourage persons of color, Indigenous communities, LGBTQIA2S+ community members, individuals with disabilities, women, and veterans to apply.