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Chaplaincy Program Director - SCI Laurel Highlands

Salary

$64,959.00 - $98,661.00 Annually

Location

Somerset County, PA

Job Type

Non-Civil Service Permanent Full-time

Job Number

N-2024-87335

Department

Department of Corrections

Division

CR LAU Ad

Opening Date

06/26/2024

Closing Date

6/30/2024 11:59 PM Eastern

Job Code

47990

Position Number

00239249

Union

Non Union

Bargaining Unit

F3

Pay Group

ST08

Bureau / Division Code

00114600

Bureau / Division

Department of Corrections / State Correctional Institution Laurel Highlands

Worksite Address

5706 Glades Pike

City

Somerset, Pennsylvania

Zip Code

15501

Contact Name

Corleen Schmucker

Contact Phone

717.562.5736

Contact Email

cschmucker@pa.gov

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THE POSITION

Are you open to an assignment where you provide spiritual advice to persons of all faiths? This may be the career for you! The Department of Corrections, State Correctional Institution (SCI) Laurel Highlands is seeking a highly motivated Chaplaincy Program Director to oversee and join our Chaplaincy Department. This position directs the administration of a comprehensive and interfaith religious services program within the Religious Services Department (RSD) at the institution. 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 a Chaplaincy Program Director for the Department of Corrections, you will be responsible for the administration of religious activities and supervision of the chaplaincy department. You are also responsible for serving inmates of all faiths in addition to administering faith-appropriate sacraments, and rites and ceremonies for inmates who identity with your faith tradition.

Additional duties include conducting faith-specific primary religious gatherings for inmates who share the Chaplain’s broad faith tradition and supervising similar accommodations for inmates of other faiths, conducting rounds to visit inmates in all areas of the facility, and conducting spiritual and grief counseling for any interested inmate regardless of the inmate’s spiritual or religious beliefs.

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=00239249) .

Work Schedule and Additional Information:

• Full-time employment

• Work hours are 8:00 AM to 4:30 PM, Monday - Friday, with 60-minute lunch.

• Successful completion of basic training at Elizabethtown, PA is required.

• 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 in the Department of Corrections requires one unit of clinical pastoral education or an equivalent specialized training.

  Additional Requirements:

• You must be able to perform essential job functions.

  Legal Requirements:

• You must pass a background investigation.

  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

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*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

  Have you completed one unit of clinical pastoral education or an equivalent specialized training?

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 you answer "yes" to this question based on education acquired outside of the United States, you must also upload a copy of your foreign credential evaluation. For more information on foreign education credentials, please visithttps://www.employment.pa.gov/Additional%20Info/Pages/default.aspx#q3and click on Other Information.

• Yes

• No

  03

  Have you been employed by the Commonwealth of Pennsylvania as a Chaplain for one or more years full-time?

• Yes

• No

  04

  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 experience must also 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.

  05

  Do you possess at least one year of full-time professional pastoral experience in an institutional or specialized setting?

• Yes

• No

  06

  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 experience must also 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.

  07

  How many years of full-time professional pastoral experience do you possess?

• 3 years or more

• 2 but less than 3 years

• 1 but less than 2 years

• Less than 1 year

• None

  08

  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 experience must also 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.

  09

  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 also upload a copy of your foreign credential evaluation. For more information on foreign education credentials, please visit https://www.employment.pa.gov/Additional%20Info/Pages/default.aspx#q3

• 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