DOC Dixon CC Chaplain I

State of Illinois•Dixon, IL

5d•$6,082 - $8,683•Onsite

About The Position

The Illinois Department of Corrections is seeking a professional chaplain to serve the community within IDOC facilities. The Chaplain I oversees holistic spiritual development and provides religious support for all faiths, traditions, and denominations represented at the facility. The role includes religious services, counseling, chaplaincy administration, and coordination with facility leadership. The position is based at Dixon Correctional Center and is fully in office. Scheduled hours are 12 p.m.–8 p.m. Wednesday and 8 a.m.–4 p.m. Thursday through Sunday, with Monday and Tuesday off.

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, 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 by an employee is prohibited.
Ability to use digital technology, tools, platforms, and processes to support departmental digital enhancements and 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 applicant’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, 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 Assistant 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 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, including other pre-tax benefit programs.
Twelve weeks of paid maternity/paternity leave.
Paid state holidays, approximately 13–14 days annually.
Three paid personal business days annually.
Twelve paid sick days annually, with sick days carrying 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.
Flexible work schedules and hybrid options in some program areas.
Full 20-year retirement awards with free health insurance during retirement.
Extensive training and career advancement opportunities.