DOC Sheridan CC Chaplain I

State of Illinois•Sheridan, IL

10d•$6,082 - $8,683•Onsite

About The Position

The Illinois Department of Corrections is seeking a professional chaplain to support the holistic spiritual development and religious needs of people in custody at Sheridan Correctional Center. The chaplain provides religious support to all faiths, traditions, and denominations represented at the facility, with a commitment to integrity, equity, and spiritual growth regardless of religious affiliation. The position is based fully in office and works 8 a.m. to 4 p.m., Monday through Friday, with weekends off.

Requirements

Education equivalent to four years of college, supplemented by three years of prescribed study at a recognized and accredited theological seminary and 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 pastoral care experience in a hospital, healthcare, institutional, or local ministry setting.
One or more units of accredited clinical pastoral education.
Ability to pass the IDOC/IDJJ background check.
Ability to pass a drug screen; unauthorized drug use by an employee is prohibited.
Ability to use digital technology, tools, platforms, and processes to manage and support departmental digital enhancements.
Must abide by employer vaccine and/or other medical standards.

Nice To Haves

At least one year of professional experience working with faith and/or religious traditions other than the candidate’s own.
At least one year of professional experience working with and/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, rather than only a congregational setting.
At least one year of professional experience conducting individual and/or group counseling sessions.
At least one year of experience preparing and conducting formal religious services, sacramental rites, and/or workshop services.
At least one year of experience planning a weekly schedule of chapel activities.

Responsibilities

Provides religious services for all faiths.
Prepares reports and correspondence related to the chaplaincy area.
Conducts individual and group counseling sessions for individuals in custody.
Serves as Assistant Employee Assistant Program Coordinator and Backup Volunteer Services Coordinator.
Fills outside speaking engagements.
Prepares and conducts formal religious services, sacramental rites, and weekly worship services.
Meets weekly with the Assistant Warden of Programs and the Manager of Chaplain Services to review chaplaincy activities.
Performs other duties as required or assigned that are reasonably within the scope of the listed duties.

Benefits

Health, life, vision, and dental insurance.
Pension plan and deferred compensation, along with other pre-tax benefits programs.
12 weeks of paid maternity/paternity leave.
Full 20-year retirement awards with free health insurance during retirement.
13–14 paid state holidays annually.
Three paid personal business days annually.
12 paid sick days annually, with sick days carrying over from year to year.
10–25 days of paid vacation annually, including 10 days in the first year of employment.
Employee Assistance Program and/or mental health resources.
Extensive training and career advancement opportunities.
Flexible work schedules and hybrid options in some program areas.