DOC Graham CC Chaplain I

State of Illinois•Montgomery, IL

2d•Onsite

About The Position

The Illinois Department of Corrections is seeking a professional chaplain to support the spiritual development and religious needs of people served at Graham Correctional Center. The chaplain provides religious support to people of all faiths, traditions, and denominations and works to foster spiritual growth regardless of religious affiliation. The position is based at Graham Correctional Center in Hillsboro, Illinois, and is fully in office. The work schedule is 7 a.m.–3 p.m. Sunday, noon–8 p.m. Monday, and 8 a.m.–4 p.m. Tuesday through Thursday; Friday and Saturday are off. The position is a full-time, salaried union role. The chaplain reports for weekly reviews of chaplaincy activities with the Assistant Warden of Programs and the Manager of Chaplain Services. The role also serves as Assistant Employee Assistance Program Coordinator and Backup Volunteer Services Coordinator. Employment is contingent on passing the IDOC/IDJJ background check and a drug screen, and requires compliance with applicable vaccine and other medical standards. The employee must use digital technology, tools, platforms, and processes in supporting departmental digital initiatives.

Requirements

Education equivalent to four years of college, supplemented by three years of study at a recognized and accredited theological seminary, with a Master of Divinity (MDiv) degree.
Ordination, ecclesiastical endorsement, or licensing by a recognized communion, with authorization by the appropriate authority of the denomination.
At least one year of prior 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 by employees is prohibited.
Ability to use digital technology, tools, platforms, and processes in managing and supporting departmental digital enhancements.
Compliance with employer vaccine and other medical standards.

Nice To Haves

At least one year of professional experience working with faith or religious traditions other than one’s own.
At least one year of professional experience working with or on an interdisciplinary behavioral health, psychiatric health, or social services care team.
At least two years of experience in an institutional chaplaincy setting, such as military, hospital, academic, or professional chaplaincy, rather than only a congregational setting.
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 related to the chaplaincy area.
Conduct individual and group counseling sessions for individuals in custody.
Serve as Assistant Employee Assistance Program Coordinator and Backup Volunteer Services Coordinator.
Participate in 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 reasonably within the scope of the listed duties, as required or assigned.

Benefits

Health, life, vision, and dental insurance.
Pension plan and deferred compensation.
Paid state holidays, listed as 13–14 days annually.
Three paid personal business days annually.
Twelve paid sick days annually; sick days carry over from year to year.
Ten to 25 days of paid vacation annually, with 10 days in the first year of employment.
Employee Assistance Program and/or mental health resources.
Full 20-year retirement awards include free health insurance during retirement.
Other pre-tax benefit programs.
Training and career advancement opportunities.