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Commonwealth of Pennsylvania Assistant Religious Services Administrator (Chaplaincy Program Director) in Mechanicsburg, Pennsylvania
Reference #: 4505102 THE POSITION Are you called to make a difference by providing spiritual advice to persons of all faiths? Would you find happiness in helping those with no one else to turn to? This may be the career path for you!
The Department of Corrections (DOC) is seeking a highly motivated Chaplaincy Program Director to take on the role of Assistant Religious Services Administrator. If you have the required management and religious experience as indicated, and wish to explore a rewarding career that offers the opportunity to share your skills, while earning a great salary and benefits, then we want to hear from you!
DESCRIPTION OF WORK
As an Assistant Religious Services Administrator, you will assist with managing the Religious and Volunteer Programs offered to inmates within the DOC. This position conducts research regarding the basic tenets and practices of the religions with which inmates seek to be accommodated by the department, in addition to providing direction to institution personnel regarding the appropriateness of inmates' religious requests. You will participate in policy and procedural development, regulating all aspects of religious programs and volunteer groups accommodated and approved to meet and practice within the department's facilities. You will also be responsible for ensuring that Chaplaincy Program Directors, correctional chaplains, and contracted chaplains maintain active clergy credentials. This is an opportunity to ensure that inmate grievances, inmate correspondence, and correspondence from community citizens concerning religious and volunteer matters are effectively addressed.
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Work Schedule and Additional Information: Full-time employment, 37.5 hours/week. Work hours are 8:00 AM to 4:00 PM, Monday - Friday, with a 30-minute lunch. The selected applicant may request alternative work hours for the Monday through Friday schedule, provided it meets operational needs. Telework: You may have the opportunity to work from home (telework) part-time. Telework options may be discussed further during the interview process. In order to telework, you must have a securely configured high-speed internet connection and work from an approved location inside Pennsylvania. If you are unable to telework, you will have the option to report to the headquarters office in Mechanicsburg. 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. You must possess one unit of clinical pastoral education or an equivalent specialized training.
Additional Requirements: You must be ble 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.