Chaplain - SCI Cambridge Springs

Commonwealth of Pennsylvania • Crawford County, PA

1d • Onsite

About The Position

The Department of Corrections is hiring a Chaplain at the State Correctional Institution at Cambridge Springs. The Chaplain supports a comprehensive religious services program that meets the diverse needs of the inmate population. The role combines spiritual leadership, interfaith communication, and program coordination to help foster a respectful and hopeful environment.

The Chaplain plans and leads faith-specific gatherings, administers rites, coordinates accommodations for different beliefs, provides spiritual and grief counseling, and visits individuals in general population, special units, and hospitals. The position also supports discussion groups, religious-material screening, activities and accommodations for people with special needs, interfaith committees and community events, volunteer coordination, and documentation and reporting.

This is a full-time, 37.5-hour-per-week position with no telework option. The schedule is 12:30 p.m. to 8:00 p.m. Monday through Wednesday and 8:00 a.m. to 4:00 p.m. Saturday and Sunday, with a 30-minute lunch. Successful completion of basic training in Elizabethtown, Pennsylvania, is required.

Requirements

• Two years of professional pastoral experience and a bachelor’s degree, or an equivalent combination of experience and training that includes one year of professional pastoral experience.
• At the time of application, provide documentation from an officially sanctioned faith group, dated within one year of the application date, confirming authorization to conduct worship or sacred services and specifying the sacraments, rites, ceremonies, or rituals authorized.
• Complete the Correctional Chaplains Training Course within six months of hire.
• Maintain credentials with an officially sanctioned faith group annually for the duration of employment.
• Successfully complete basic training in Elizabethtown, Pennsylvania.
• Be able to perform the essential job functions.
• Pass a background investigation and meet Criminal Justice Information Services (CJIS) compliance requirements.
• Provide relevant, detailed experience and education in the application; if claiming education in supplemental application answers, attach college transcripts. Unofficial transcripts are acceptable.

Responsibilities

• Plan and lead faith-specific gatherings, administer rites, and coordinate accommodations for various beliefs.
• Provide spiritual and grief counseling and visit individuals in general population, special units, and hospitals.
• Facilitate discussion groups, screen religious materials, and support activities and accommodations for individuals with special needs.
• Serve on committees and participate in community interfaith events.
• Assist with recruiting, training, and orienting volunteers, visitors, and interns.
• Document activities, prepare reports, and provide requested information in a timely manner.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time