DOC Menard CC Chaplain I

State of Illinois•Randolph, MA

2d•Onsite

About The Position

The Illinois Department of Corrections is seeking a professional chaplain to provide holistic spiritual development and full-spectrum religious support for people of all faiths, traditions, and denominations represented at Menard Correctional Center. The chaplain directly serves people in custody and supports the spiritual needs of the facility community. The position is based fully in the office at Menard Correctional Center, with a schedule of 8 a.m. to 4 p.m., Monday through Friday; Saturdays and Sundays off. The position meets weekly with the Assistant Warden of Programs and the Manager of Chaplain Services to review chaplaincy activities. This is a full-time, salaried, union position with the Illinois Department of Corrections. The anticipated starting salary is $6,082 per month, with a full salary range of $6,082 to $8,803 per month. The position requires a Master of Divinity degree, religious authorization by a recognized communion, pastoral care experience, and clinical pastoral education. Applicants must be able to pass an IDOC/IDJJ background check and drug screen, and must comply with employer vaccine and other medical standards.

Requirements

Knowledge, skill, and mental development equivalent to completion of 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 an IDOC/IDJJ background check.
Ability to pass a drug screen; use of unauthorized drugs by an employee is prohibited.
Ability to use digital technology, tools, platforms, and processes to manage and support departmental digital enhancements and transformation efforts.
Ability to 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 one's own.
At least one year of 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, 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.
Fulfill 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.