Chaplain - SCI Dallas

Would you enjoy a rewarding career opportunity that supports rehabilitating inmates? Do you want to provide important spiritual and religious guidance? The Department of Corrections (DOC), State Correctional Institution (SCI) at Dallas is seeking a highly motivated Chaplain to join our Chaplaincy Department. If you want to use both compassion and empathy to lead individuals of all faiths and backgrounds as they navigate a challenging environment, then this is the perfect position for you. We encourage you to submit an application today!

As a Chaplain, you will function as an interfaith chaplain by following a comprehensive and interfaith religious services program that supports inmates of all faiths and no faith. You will conduct faith specific primary religious gatherings for inmates who share your broad faith tradition, as well as administer faith appropriate sacraments, rites, and ceremonies. You will also visit inmates on-site and at community hospitals, facilitate discussion groups, and distribute inspirational literature. This role requires understanding and compassion to offer inmates guidance, counsel, and encouragement through prayer and spiritual development. In addition, you will participate in various committees and task forces, evaluate requests for religious accommodations, and speak with community groups to encourage volunteerism at SCI Dallas.

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 12:00 PM to 8:00 PM, Wednesday - Friday, and 8:00 AM to 4:00 PM Saturday - Sunday, with a 30-minute lunch.
• This position is eligible for full retirement benefits at age 50 or 55.
• Telework: You will not have the option to telework in this position.
• 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.

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 is required.
• 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 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.

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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.