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Commonwealth of Pennsylvania Chaplain - SCI Somerset in Pennsylvania
Chaplain - SCI Somerset
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Chaplain - SCI Somerset
Salary
$58,035.00 - $88,235.00 Annually
Location
Somerset County, PA
Job Type
Non-Civil Service Permanent Full-time
Job Number
N-2024-14168
Department
Department of Corrections
Division
CR SMR Ad
Opening Date
12/10/2024
Closing Date
12/14/2024 11:59 PM Eastern
Job Code
47989
Position Number
00209678
Union
Non-Union
Bargaining Unit
F3
Pay Group
ST07
Bureau / Division Code
00117600
Bureau / Division
State Correctional Institution at Somerset
Worksite Address
1590 Walters Mill Road
City
Somerset, Pennsylvania
Zip Code
15510
Contact Name
Corleen Schmucker
Contact Phone
717.562.5736
Contact Email
cschmucker@pa.gov
Description
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Questions
THE POSITION
Chaplains are crucial in state correctional institutions (SCI) as they help meet the religious needs of inmates, but also educate and counsel inmates. The Department of Corrections (DOC), SCI Somerset is seeking a highly motivated, compassionate, and dedicated Chaplain to join our Chaplaincy Department. If you want to you use your religious background to help strengthen inmates' resolve so they can begin preparing for re-entry, we want to talk to you!
DESCRIPTION OF WORK
As a Chaplain at SCI Somerset, you will provide spiritual and religious guidance to inmates. This will include planning and conducting regular worship and special religious services; developing, coordinating, implementing, and evaluating spiritual and religious program activities; and working with various community groups to train volunteers and encourage participation in the religious activities of the facility. An important aspect of this work involves offering spiritual and emotional support, guidance, and counsel by providing prayer, comfort, and encouragement to individuals of all faiths or no faith. Use your passion for spiritual counseling to make a positive impact on inmates!
Interested in learning more? Additional details regarding this position can be found in the position description (https://careers.employment.pa.gov/pd/PD_NEOGOV.asp?p=00209678) .
Work Schedule and Additional Information:
Full-time employment, 37.5 hours per week
Work hours will be determined at the time of hire.
Salary: Employees new to the Commonwealth will begin employment at the starting end of the salary range, $58,035 before taxes.
You will be eligible for 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.
Additional Requirements:
Successful Completion of Basic Training in Elizabethtown, PA for all new employees.
You must be able to perform essential job functions.
Legal Requirements:
You must pass a background investigation and meet Criminal Justice Information Services (CJIS) compliance requirements.
How to Apply:
Resumes, cover letters, and similar documents willnotbe 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.
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Health & Wellness
We offer multiple health plans so our employees can choose what works best for themselves and their families. Our comprehensive benefits package includes health coverage, vision, dental, and wellness programs.*
Compensation & Financial Planning
We invest in our employees by providing competitive wages and encouraging financial wellness by offering multiple ways to save money and ensure peace of mind including multiple retirement and investment plan options.
Work/Life Balance
We know there’s more to life than just work! Our generous paid leave benefits include paid vacation, paid sick leave, eight weeks of paid parental leave, military leave, and paid time off for most major U.S. holidays, as well as flexible work schedules and work-from-home opportunities.*
Values and Culture
We believe in the work we do and provide continual opportunities for our employees to grow and contribute to the greater good. As one of the largest employers in the state, we provide opportunities for internal mobility, professional development, and the opportunity to give back by participating in workplace charitable giving.
Employee Perks
Sometimes, it is the little “extras” that make a big difference. Our employees receive special employee-only discounts and rates on a variety of services and memberships.
For more information on all of these Total Rewards benefits, please visitwww.employment.pa.gov and click on the benefits box.
*Eligibility rules apply.
01
Do you possess documentation of official sanction by a faith group to practice as a religious leader? If Yes, you must attach documentation from an officially sanctioned faith group, dated within one year of the application date, which states that you are officially sanctioned or authorized to conduct worship/sacred services, and specifying which sacraments, rites, ceremonies, or rituals you are authorized to perform as a religious leader.
Yes
No
02
How many years of full-time professional pastoral experience do you possess?
2 years or more
1 but less than 2 years
Less than 1 year
None
03
If you are claiming experience in the above question, please list the employer(s) where you gained this experience in the text box below. The employer(s) and a description of the experiencemustalso be included in the appropriate sections of your application if you would like the experience to be considered in the eligibility decision. If you claimed you do not have experience, type N/A in the text box below.
04
How much graduate coursework have you completed in pastoral studies or a closely related field?
If you are claiming credits/degree, you must upload a copy of your college transcript(s) for this education to be considered in the eligibility decision. Unofficial transcripts are acceptable. You must attach your transcript(s) prior to the submission of your application by using the "Attachments" tab on the left. You will not be able to add a transcript(s) to the application after it has been submitted.
If your education was acquired outside of the United States, you must upload a copy of your foreign credential evaluation report. We can only accept foreign credential evaluations from organizations that are members of the National Association of Credential Services (NACES). A list of current NACES members can be found by visitingwww.naces.organd clicking the Evaluation Services Link.
For additional information on foreign education credentials, please visithttps://www.employment.pa.gov/Additional%20Info/Pages/default.aspx#q3and click on Other Information. You must attach your documentation prior to the submission of your application by using the "Attachments" tab on the left. You will not be able to add a document to the application after it has been submitted.
30 credits or more
Less than 30 credits
None
Required Question
Agency
Commonwealth of Pennsylvania
Address
613 North Street
Harrisburg, Pennsylvania, 17120
Website
http://www.employment.pa.gov
