DOC Dixon CC Chaplain I

State of Illinois • Dixon, CA

1d • Onsite

About The Position

The Illinois Department of Corrections is seeking a professional chaplain to oversee holistic spiritual development and provide full-spectrum religious support for all faiths, traditions, and denominations represented at the facility. The role serves people in custody and supports their spiritual growth regardless of religious tradition or affiliation. The position is based at Dixon Correctional Center in Dixon, Illinois, and is fully onsite. The schedule is Wednesday, 12 p.m.–8 p.m.; Thursday through Sunday, 8 a.m.–4 p.m.; Monday and Tuesday off.

Requirements

• Education equivalent to completion of four years of college, supplemented by completion of three years of prescribed study in a recognized and accredited theological seminary, with a Master of Divinity (MDiv) degree.
• Ordination, ecclesiastical endorsement, or licensing by a recognized communion, with authorization from the appropriate authority of the denomination.
• At least one year of previous pastoral care experience in a hospital, healthcare, institutional, or local ministry setting.
• At least one unit of accredited clinical pastoral education.
• Ability to pass the IDOC/IDJJ background check.
• Ability to pass a drug screen; unauthorized drug use is prohibited.
• Ability to use digital technology, tools, platforms, and processes in support of department operations and digital transformation efforts.
• Must abide by employer vaccine and other medical standards.

Nice To Haves

• At least one year of professional experience working with faith or religious traditions other than the candidate’s own.
• At least one year of professional experience working with or on an interdisciplinary care team for behavioral health, psychiatric health, or social services.
• At least two years of experience in an institutional chaplaincy setting, such as military, hospital, academic, or professional chaplaincy.
• At least one year of professional experience conducting individual or group counseling sessions.
• At least one year of experience preparing and conducting formal religious services, sacramental rites, or workshop services.
• At least one year of experience planning a weekly schedule of chapel activities.

Responsibilities

• Provide religious services for all faiths.
• Prepare reports and correspondence pertaining to the chaplaincy area.
• Conduct individual and group counseling sessions for individuals in custody.
• Serve as Assistant Employee Assistant Program Coordinator and Backup Volunteer Services Coordinator.
• Fill outside speaking engagements.
• Prepare and conduct formal religious services, sacramental rites, and weekly worship services.
• Meet weekly with the Assistant Warden of Programs and the Manager of Chaplain Services to review chaplaincy activities.
• Perform other duties as required or assigned that are reasonably within the scope of the position.

Benefits

• Health, life, vision, and dental insurance.
• Retirement plan and deferred compensation.
• Flexible spending and other pre-tax benefit programs.
• Paid state holidays.
• Paid personal, sick, and vacation time.
• 12 weeks of paid maternity/paternity leave.
• Employee Assistance Program and/or mental health resources.
• Extensive training and career advancement opportunities.
• Flexible work schedules and hybrid options in some program areas.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Entry Level