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Commonwealth of Pennsylvania Chaplaincy Program Director - SCI Frackville in Frackville, Pennsylvania
Reference #: 4669435 THE POSITION Do you have a passion for providing spiritual support to people from various faith backgrounds? The State Correctional Institution (SCI) at Frackville is seeking a dynamic Chaplaincy Program Director to lead our Chaplaincy Department. This role involves overseeing a comprehensive interfaith religious services program within our Religious Services Department. If you possess the relevant management and religious qualifications and are looking for a fulfilling career where you can make a difference, we would love to hear from you!
DESCRIPTION OF WORK
In this position, you will oversee the management of religious activities and the chaplaincy department. Your duties will include serving inmates of various faiths, administering appropriate sacraments, and conducting rites and ceremonies for those who align with your faith tradition. Furthermore, you will facilitate primary religious gatherings for inmates sharing the Chaplain's broader faith tradition, supervise similar provisions for inmates of different faiths, conduct rounds throughout the facility, and provide spiritual and grief counseling to any inmate interested, irrespective of their spiritual or religious beliefs.
Interested in learning more? Additional details regarding this position can be found in the position description.
Work Schedule and Additional Information: Full-time employment, 37.5 hours per week Work hours are 8:00 AM to 4:00 PM, Monday - Friday, with a 30-minute lunch. Salary:In some cases, the starting salary may be non-negotiable. 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: One year as a Chaplain (Commonwealth title); or Three years of professional pastoral experience that includes one year in an institutional or specialized setting and a bachelor's degree; or An equivalent combination of experience and training that includes one year of professional pastoral experience in an institutional or specialized setting. 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 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 Requirement: 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 req irements 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.
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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.
