Chaplain

State of West Virginia; Huttonsville (WV); On-site; USD 32,000 - 54,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

State benefits

Job summary

State of West Virginia seeks a compassionate Chaplain to provide spiritual guidance and lead religious services within a correctional facility.

You will collaborate with community resources, manage volunteers, offer crisis counseling, and ensure RL UIPA compliance and ethical standards.

Qualifications

• Degree in religious education, divinity, pastoral counseling, or an accredited equivalent.
• Ordination or ecclesiastical commission required.
• Endorsing body must certify ordination.

Responsibilities

• Direct diverse religious services and provide spiritual guidance.
• Collaborate with outside resources and oversee volunteers.
• Ensure RL UIPA compliance and uphold ethical standards.
• Provide crisis counseling and pastoral care.

Skills

Pastoral counseling

Religious leadership

Interfaith collaboration

Education

Religious education degree

Divinity/Theology degree

Theological seminary degree

Job description

Nature of Work

Are you ready to be a source of hope and spiritual guidance? We are looking for a compassionate leader to join our team as a Chaplain, where you will play a vital role in fostering an environment of religious freedom and personal growth. In this deeply impactful position, you’ll direct a diverse array of religious services, ensuring every member of the population has the opportunity to pursue their faith with dignity and peace. You’ll be the bridge to the community—collaborating with outside resources, managing a dedicated team of volunteers, and serving as a critical support for both staff and those in our care. Beyond the chapel, your expertise in the Religious Land Use and Institutionalized Persons Act (RLUIPA) will ensure our programs meet the highest legal and ethical standards. Whether you're providing life-changing crisis counseling or facilitating sacred rites, your presence will be the cornerstone of stability and healing.

Minimum Qualifications

• In accordance with SPB 3088 effective 10/7/23, $5000 will be added to the minimum starting rate of pay for all classifications within a Critical Vacancy Pay Supplemental Facility. Critical Vacancy Pay Facilities: Huttonsville Correctional Center and Jail, Mount Olive Correctional Complex and Jail, Western Regional Jail and Corrections Facility, Northern Correctional Facility (including Ohio County Correctional Center), Northern Regional Jail and Correctional Facility, Chick Buckbee Juvenile Center, Vicki Douglas Juvenile Center, Potomac Highlands Regional Jail and Correctional Facility, and Eastern Regional Jail and Corrections Facility (including Martinsburg Correctional Center) (SPB 3088)
• Employees in this classification shall receive an annual base building pay differential each fiscal year of $250 after completing one year of service.
• If an employee is hired into a Critical Vacancy Pay Facility (CVPF) and leaves the facility, the additional pay differential of $5000 shall be removed from their salary, unless transferring to another CVFP.

Training

Graduation from an accredited college or university with a degree in religious education, divinity, pastoral counseling or a closely related field; or, graduation from a Bible College accredited by The Association for Biblical Higher Education; or graduation from a theological seminary accredited by the Association of Theological Schools.

Substitution

Graduation from a standard high school plus five years' experience in pastoral counseling and/or religious ministry may substitute for the above training requirement.

Special Requirement

Certification of ordination or ecclesiastical commission by an endorsing body or denomination.

Special Approved Agency Substitution

Graduation from a standard high school, or the equivalent, plus 4 years experience in pastoral counseling and/or religious ministry may substitute for the above training requirement.

PG: 9 $31,533 - $53,916

Market Rate: $48,122

Special Hiring Rate: $36,533

State employment offers a variety of benefits.