Chaplain

Posting number: 4741-26-0013CM

Department: Corrections - Macomb Correctional Facility

Job classification: Institution Chaplain

Posting type: Open & Promotional

Categories: Corrections

Summary

To facilitate, plan and coordinate religious services for various religious groups in a multi-level correctional facility setting. To facilitate the development of volunteers for all of the recognized religious groups and offer training and supervision as needed. Maintain appropriate materials to support religious services and work with the Inmate Benefit Fund members in purchasing materials for the different religious groups. Demonstrate proficiency and professionalism in performing all duties associated with religious programming and the complexity of supervising volunteers from a variety of religious traditions.

To provide and coordinate pastoral care to prisoners including pastoral counseling.

The work schedule for the Institutional Chaplain is: Sunday, Tuesday and Friday 0700-1730 hours

Monday 1030-2100 hours

Wednesday and Thursday are Regular Days Off

Position Description

Examples of duties

Education
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.

Experience

Institution Chaplain 9
No specific type or amount 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.

Qualifications

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.

Supplemental information

Certification or endorsement by the recognized endorsing body of the religious faith.

Certain positions may require that only individuals with credentials in a particular religious faith be considered.

The Michigan Department of Corrections is proud to be a Michigan Veteran's Affairs Agency (MVAA) Gold Level Veteran Friendly Employer.

MDOC is proud to employ nearly 1,500 veterans and actively serving military members across the department. The Department has many benefits and services available to support our military and veteran employees, spouses, and families. Learn more about what makes MDOC a Gold-Level Veteran Friendly Employer

Link: MDOC Career - Military and Veterans

The Department of Corrections will not hire individuals who have been convicted of a felony or who have felony charges pending, in accordance with Public Act 140 of 1996.

View the job specification at: https://www.michigan.gov/mdcs/-/media/Project/Websites/mdcs/JOBSPECS/I/InstitutionChaplain.pdf

YOUR APPLICATION FOR ANY POSITION DOES NOT GUARANTEE YOU WILL BE CONTACTED BY THE DEPARTMENT/AGENCY FOR FURTHER CONSIDERATION. Applicants that proceed to the interview process will be notified exclusively via email. Please ensure the email address you provide is valid, and is frequently accessed.

ONLY THOSE APPLICANTS INTERVIEWED WILL BE NOTIFIED OF THE RESULTS.

Applicants who fail to provide the information requested in this posting may be removed from consideration. Applications will be screened on information provided on the application itself. Please include your resume and cover letter for additional consideration, but it will not be accepted as a substitution for a completed application.

During the online application process any additional documentation that is required must be attached from your master profile to the individual application.

The Department of Correction may screen out individuals who have been convicted of a felony in accordance with Public Act 191 of 2017.

An applicant who has been convicted of a misdemeanor or felony shall not be eligible for employment until one year after satisfactory completion of any sentence imposed, including parole or probation. However, an applicant with a conviction for a violation of the controlled substance act or criminal sexual conduct in any jurisdiction, including the military, will be ineligible for consideration for employment by the Department of Corrections.

Employment in the state classified service demands a high degree of loyalty and imposes high ethical standards on employees to ensure the integrity of state government and maintain effective services. All employees must meet these ethical standards and all appointing authorities are obligated to enforce these ethical standards. As part of this effort all employees are required to report any possible conflict of interest, please review the information and be prepared to complete the form, you may complete the form now and bring it OR fill it out at interview if selected. CS-1783 form (Download PDF reader)

New hires to the MDOC along with previous MDOC employees that are returning after being away from the department for more than two years will complete Non-Custody New Employee Training (NCNET) either 40 hours or 80 hours of initial in-person training based on their level of offender contact and job classification. All new employees will complete additional online training to successfully complete their non-custody new employee training.