PROTESTANT CHAPLAIN

Job Description and Duties Attention all current and aspiring Protestant Chaplains! Are you hoping to play a major role in reintegrating people into society by serving all people within the institution framework, and using pastoral counseling to convey, rather than impose, religious values? We have an amazing opportunity with full time permanent hours, a fast-vesting pension plan, up to 14 paid days off per year, and comprehensive benefits. This position is responsible to provide spiritual and moral guidance to State institution residents; to conduct Protestant religious services; to provide pastoral care; to give instruction; and to do other related work. Duties include, but are not limited to the following: Conduct regular daily and/or weekly worship services, special religious services on religious and national holidays, memorial services and funeral services. Provide pastoral visiting to hospitals, work programs, visiting areas, housing units, group activities, and families of incarcerated people. Ensure that weekly religious services/visits are provided to all incarcerated people. Provide individual, family, grief, marital, pre-release planning, and other pertinent counseling. Individuals interested in applying for this vacancy must have eligibility. If you are new to state service or need to gain eligibility to this classification see "Exam Information" section below and be sure to follow all instructions. Individuals who are eligible for a Training and Development Assignment may also be considered for this position (s). Main communication for this position will be through email. Please ensure you have a valid email address on your application. CDCR employees are encouraged to use their existing CDCR email address on their application. You will find additional information about the job in the Duty Statement. Special Requirements Do NOT include ANY confidential information on any documents you submit for a job vacancy, such as your State application, resume, or educational transcripts. Confidential information that should be excluded or removed from these documents includes, but is not limited to, your Social Security Number (SSN), birthdate, student identification number, driver’s license number (unless required), basis of eligibility, examination results, LEAP status, marital status, and age. Confidential information on the first page of applications submitted electronically online, such as Easy ID number, SSN, examination related information, and driver’s license number will automatically be redacted upon submission. Possession of Minimum Qualifications will be verified prior to interview and/or appointment. If you are meeting Minimum Qualifications with education, you must include your unofficial transcripts/diploma for verification. Official transcripts may be required upon appointment. If it is determined a candidate does not meet the Minimum Qualifications, the candidate will be withheld from the eligibility list, rendering them inactive and ineligible to be hired for the position. Candidates who have been withheld may file an appeal with the State Personnel Board. Candidates new to CDCR or the Division of Juvenile Justice are required to submit to a background investigation process utilizing Live Scan fingerprinting, and Tuberculosis testing prior to appointment followed by departmental annual Tuberculosis testing/evaluation thereafter. Applicants who completed their education outside of the US (with foreign degrees/transcripts) must obtain and submit verification of U.S. course/degree equivalency. Foreign education credential evaluation services can be found at NACES | National Association of Credential Evaluation Services When submitting supporting documents, PDF file format is preferred. CDCR/CCHCS utilizes E-Verify to confirm candidate’s identity and employment authorization. For more information about E-Verify, you may go to www.e-verify.gov. This advertisement may be used for other vacancies that occur during the life of this recruitment. Desirable Qualifications In addition to evaluating each candidate's relative ability, as demonstrated by quality and breadth of experience, the following factors will provide the basis for competitively evaluating each candidate: Willingness to create and promote and equitable and inclusive workplace where diversity is celebrated and valued.