Chaplaincy Program Director - SCI Muncy

Bring your pastoral experience to the Pennsylvania Department of Corrections! We are seeking a motivated and compassionate Chaplaincy Program Director to serve inmates of all faiths at the State Correctional Institution (SCI) at Muncy. In this role, you will oversee a variety of religious programming for the inmates and guide your fellow chaplains. If you are excited to utilize your management skills and religious expertise to explore a rewarding career, apply today!

In this position, you will be responsible for directing the administration of a comprehensive and interfaith religious services program within the Religious Services Department (RSD) at SCI Muncy. This will involve overseeing and integrating RSD operations into the total system of inmate care, treatment, and rehabilitation. Your duties will include developing and implementing program policies and procedures, evaluating the adequacy of religious services, and making recommendations for additional services and activities. You will also review and approve purchase order requests for religious items. As the director, you will instruct subordinate chaplains and ensure departmental and facility policies are being followed during day-to-day tasks. Additionally, you will represent the RSD on various committees and task forces, as well as participate in various interfaith events and speaking engagements.

Interested in learning more? Additional details regarding this position can be found in the position description.

Work Schedule and Additional Information:

• Full-time employment, 37.5 hours per week
• Work hours are the following, with a 30-minute lunch:
  • 7:00 AM to 3:00 PM, Sunday, and
  • 8:00 AM to 4:00 PM, Monday - Thursday
• This position is eligible for full retirement benefits at age 50 or 55.
• Telework: You will not have the option to telework in this position.
• Salary: In some cases, the starting salary may be non-negotiable.
• You will receive further communication regarding this position via email. Check your email, including spam/junk folders, for these notices.

QUALIFICATIONS

Minimum Experience and Training Requirements:

• One year as a Chaplain (Commonwealth job title or equivalent Federal Government job title, as determined by the Office of Administration); or
• Three years of professional pastoral experience that includes one year in an institutional or specialized setting and a bachelor's degree; or
• An equivalent combination of experience and training that includes one year of professional pastoral experience in an institutional or specialized setting.

Special Requirements:

• All candidates are required, at the time of application, to provide documentation from an officially sanctioned faith group dated within one year of the application date stating they are officially sanctioned or authorized to conduct worship/sacred services, and specifying which sacraments, rites, ceremonies, or rituals they are authorized to perform as a religious leader.
  
• All employees in the Department of Corrections must complete the Correctional Chaplains Training Course within six months of hire.
• All employees in the Department of Corrections must maintain their credentials with an officially sanctioned faith group on an annual basis for the duration of employment.
• This position requires one unit of clinical pastoral education or an equivalent specialized training.

Additional Requirements:

• Successful completion of basic training in Elizabethtown, PA is required.
• You must be able to perform essential job functions.

Legal Requirements:

• You must pass a background investigation and meet Criminal Justice Information Services (CJIS) compliance requirements.

How to Apply:

• Resumes, cover letters, and similar documents will not be reviewed, and the information contained therein will not be considered for the purposes of determining your eligibility for the position. Information to support your eligibility for the position must be provided on the application (i.e., relevant, detailed experience/education).
• If you are claiming education in your answers to the supplemental application questions, you must attach a copy of your college transcripts for your claim to be accepted toward meeting the minimum requirements. Unofficial transcripts are acceptable.
• Your application must be submitted by the posting closing date. Late applications and other required materials will not be accepted.
• Failure to comply with the above application requirements may eliminate you from consideration for this position.

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If you are contacted for an interview and need accommodations due to a disability, please discuss your request for accommodations with the interviewer in advance of your interview date.

The Commonwealth is an equal employment opportunity employer and is committed to a diverse workforce. The Commonwealth values inclusion as we seek to recruit, develop, and retain the most qualified people to serve the citizens of Pennsylvania. The Commonwealth does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, religious creed, ancestry, union membership, age, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, national origin, AIDS or HIV status, disability, or any other categories protected by applicable federal or state law. All diverse candidates are encouraged to apply.