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Commonwealth of Pennsylvania Chaplain - SCI Coal Township in Coal Township, Pennsylvania
Reference #: 4618351 THE POSITION Are you interested in providing guidance and support to individuals of all faiths and no faith within a Commonwealth facility? The Department of Corrections, State Correctional Institution at SCI Coal Township is seeking a highly motivated Chaplain to join our Religious Services Department (RSD). Apply today and be part of our comprehensive and interfaith religious services program to help inmates in their daily lives.
DESCRIPTION OF WORK
As a Chaplain for the Department of Corrections, you will serve inmates of all faiths. You will conduct faith-specific primary religious gatherings, rites, and ceremonies for inmates who share your broad faith tradition, as well as arrange comparable accommodations for inmates of other faiths. Work includes conducting rounds to visit inmates in all areas of the facility, making non-routine visits to critically ill or end-of-life inmates, and conducting spiritual and grief counseling for any interested inmate regardless of the inmate's spiritual or religious beliefs. You will also represent RSD at meetings to advise on matters related to religious beliefs and practices, participate in the recruitment and coordination of volunteers, and maintain program records.
If you wish to explore a rewarding career that offers the opportunity to share your skills while earning a great salary and benefits, the PA Department of Corrections wants to hear from you!
Interested in learning more? Additional details regarding this position can be found in the position description.
Work Schedule and Additional Information: Full-time employment Work hours are 8:00 AM to 4:30 PM, with 60-minute lunch. Monday - Friday with some evenings and weekends required. Salary: Selected candidates who are new to employment within the Commonwealth of Pennsylvania will begin employment at the starting annual salary of $58,035.00 (before taxes). This position is eligible for full retirement benefits at age 50 or 55. You will receive further communication regarding this position via email. Check your email, including spam/junk folders, for these notices. REQUIRED EXPERIENCE, TRAINING & ELIGIBILITY
QUALIFICATIONS Minimum Experience and Training Requirements: Two years of professional pastoral experience and a bachelor's degree; or An equivalent combination of experience and training that includes one year of professional pastoral experience.
Special Requirements: All candidates are required, at the time of application, to provide documentation from an officially sanctioned faith group dated within one year of the application date stating they are officially sanctioned or authorized to conduct worship/sacred services, and specifying which sacraments, rites, ceremonies, or rituals they are authorized to perform as a religious leader. All employees in the Department of Corrections must complete the Correctional Chaplains Training Course within six months of hire. All employees in the Department of Corrections must maintain their credentials with an officially sanctioned faith group on an annual basis for the duration of employment. This particular position requires one unit of clinical pastoral education or an equivalent specialized training.
Additional Requirements: Successful completion of basic training in Elizabethtown, PA is required. You must be able to perform essential job functions.
Legal Requirements:
You must pass a background investigation.
How to Apply: Resumes, cover letters, and similar documents will not be reviewed, and the information contained therein will not be considered for the purposes of determining your eligibility for the position. Information to support your eligibility for the position must be provided on the application (i.e., relevant, detailed experience/education). If you are claiming education in your answers to the supplemental application questions, you must attach a copy of your college transcripts for your claim to be accepted toward meeting the minimum requirements. Unofficial transcripts are acceptable. Your application must be submitted by the posting closing date. Late applications and other required materials will not be accepted. Failure to comply with the above application requirements may eliminate you from consideration for this position.
Veterans:
Pennsylvania law (51 Pa. C.S. *7103) provides employment preference for qualified veterans for appointment to many state and local government jobs. To learn more about employment preferences for veterans, go to www.employment.pa.gov/Additional%20Info/Pages/default.aspx and click the Veterans' Preference tab or contact us at ra-cs-vetpreference@pa.gov.
Telecommunications Relay Service (TRS):
711 (hearing and speech disabilities or other individuals).
If you are contacted for an interview and need accommodations due to a disability, please discuss your request for accommodations with the interviewer in advance of your interview date.
The Commonwealth is an equal employment opportunity employer and is committed to a diverse workforce. The Commonwealth values inclusion as we seek to recruit, develop, and retain the most qualified people to serve the citizens of Pennsylvania. The Commonwealth does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, religious creed, ancestry, union membership, age, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, national origin, AIDS or HIV status, disability, or any other categories protected by applicable federal or state law. All diverse candidates are encouraged to apply.
