Institution Chaplain

State of Michigan • St. Louis, MI

10h • Onsite

About The Position

This position functions as a recognized resource as the chaplain for the Central Michigan Correctional Facility. This position is responsible for providing and coordinating all religious activities for the level 1, Central Michigan Correctional Facility. This position works with staff and outside volunteers to ensure that the religious rights of the prisoners are being met and provides structure that allows for spiritual growth of the prisoner population in line with safety and security concerns. This position is located within the secure perimeter of the facility.

Requirements

• Possession of a bachelor's degree in religion, theology, divinity, or in an area of human services such as guidance and counseling, social work, criminal justice, etc.
• Certification or endorsement by the recognized endorsing body of the religious faith.
• Applicants who have been convicted of a misdemeanor or felony are ineligible for employment with the Department of Corrections until satisfactory completion of any sentence imposed, including parole or probation.
• All required documents must be attached and submitted at the time of application for further consideration.
• Applications must be submitted through NEOGOV to be considered.
• Transcripts must indicate the specific type of degree earned and the conferred/graduation date.

Nice To Haves

• Institution Chaplain 9: No specific type or amount of experience is required.
• Institution Chaplain 10: One year of professional experience as a religious leader either in a community or institutional setting equivalent to an Institution Chaplain 9.
• Institution Chaplain P11: Two years of professional experience as a religious leader either in a community or institutional setting equivalent to an Institution Chaplain, including one year equivalent to an Institution Chaplain 10.
• Institution Chaplain 12: Three years of professional experience as a religious leader either in a community or institutional setting equivalent to an Institution Chaplain, including one year equivalent to an Institution Chaplain P11.
• Possession of an associate's degree in religious studies or an area of human services and two years (4,160 hours) of experience performing religious services such as marriages, burials, baptisms, and any other services unique to the particular faith may be substituted for the education requirement.

Responsibilities

• Providing and coordinating all religious activities for the level 1, Central Michigan Correctional Facility.
• Working with staff and outside volunteers to ensure that the religious rights of the prisoners are being met.
• Providing structure that allows for spiritual growth of the prisoner population in line with safety and security concerns.

Benefits

• Accommodations if you require a reasonable accommodation to participate in the application or selection processes, please contact the ADA coordinator for the agency that posted this position vacancy.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level