DOC Sheridan CC Chaplain I
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 people of all faiths, traditions, and denominations represented at Sheridan Correctional Center. The role directly serves individuals in custody and requires a commitment to integrity, equity, and the spiritual growth of all people, regardless of religious tradition or affiliation. The position is based at Sheridan Correctional Center in Sheridan, Illinois. It is fully in-office, with scheduled hours of 8 a.m. to 4 p.m., Monday through Friday. The chaplain also serves as Assistant Employee Assistance Program Coordinator and Backup Volunteer Services Coordinator.
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 previous 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.
- Ability to use digital technology, tools, platforms, and processes to manage and support departmental digital enhancements.
- Applicants 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 one'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.
- 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
- 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 Assistance 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 listed duties.
Benefits
- Health, life, vision, and dental insurance
- Retirement plan and pension benefits
- Deferred compensation and other pre-tax benefit programs
- Paid state holidays
- Paid personal business days
- Paid sick days
- Paid 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 in some program areas, including flexible time and hybrid options
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Job Type
Full-time
