Chaplain II (#010351) Wateree Correctional Inst, Rembert (SUMTER) Level 2

State of South Carolina; Columbia (SC); On-site; USD 52,000 - 75,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance

Retirement plan options

Paid vacation and sick leave

Telecommuting / Flexible schedules

Job summary

The State of South Carolina Department of Corrections is seeking a chaplain to organize and oversee pastoral care for inmates, including worship, counseling, visitation, education, and related religious activities.

You will work with volunteers from diverse denominational and faith groups and collaborate with institutional operations, programs, and administrative staff to ensure comprehensive spiritual care.

Qualifications

• Master of Divinity from an accredited theological school.
• Clinical Pastoral Education and/or work experience in a clinical pastoral setting.
• Ordination as Priest, Minister, or Rabbi with current ecclesiastical endorsement.

Responsibilities

• Organizes, develops, implements, and monitors pastoral care service programs for inmates.
• Provides weekly worship sacraments, crisis counseling, individual and group pastoral counseling, visitation, religious education, and related activities.
• Collaborates with religious volunteers from various faith groups.
• Works with institutional operations, programs, and administrative staff.
• Supervises clinical chaplain I.
• Completes required number of CPE within the first 18 months.

Skills

Pastoral counseling

Crisis counseling

Collaboration with volunteers

Education

Master of Divinity (M.Div.)

Clinical Pastoral Education (CPE)

Pastoral experience

Tools

Ordination

Ecclesiastical endorsement

Job description

• Organizes, develops, implements, and monitors pastoral care service programs for the inmates.
• Services provided will include weekly worship sacraments, crisis counseling, individual and group pastoral counseling, visitation, religious education, and other related religious activities.
• The position requires working with religious volunteers from various denominational and faith groups.
• Works closely with institutional operations, programs, and administrative staff.
• Supervises clinical chaplain I.
• Must successfully complete required number of CPE requirements within the first 18 months from hire date.

Job Responsibilities

• Organizes, develops, implements, and monitors pastoral care service programs for the inmates.
• Services provided will include weekly worship sacraments, crisis counseling, individual and group pastoral counseling, visitation, religious education, and other related religious activities.
• The position requires working with religious volunteers from various denominational and faith groups.
• Works closely with institutional operations, programs, and administrative staff.
• Supervises clinical chaplain I.
• Must successfully complete required number of CPE requirements within the first 18 months from hire date.

Must successfully complete four (4) weeks of SCDC Basic Training upon hire

Questions regarding the application process, this job posting or any other postings with the SCDC should be directed to:

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Minimum And Additional Requirements

State of South Carolina Minimum Requirements

The equivalent of a Master of Divinity degree from an accredited theological school, additional clinical pastoral education and/or work experience in a clinical pastoral setting.

SCDC Minimum Requirements

• The equivalent of a Master of Divinity degree from an accredited theological seminary and ordination as a Priest, Minister, or Rabbi with current ecclesiastical endorsement.
• One (1) year of clinical pastoral education approved by Association of clinical Pastoral education, the American Associate of Pastoral Counselors, the National Association of Catholic Chaplains or the National Jewish Welfare Board and one (1) year of pastoral experience.

Additional Comments

The South Carolina Department of Corrections is committed to providing equal opportunities to all applicants and does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, religion, sex (including pregnancy), national origin, age (40 or older), disability or genetic information.

Supplemental questions are considered part of your official application. Any misrepresentation will result in your disqualification from employment. Please complete the state application to include all current and previous work history and education.

Benefits For State Employees

The state of South Carolina offers eligible employees generous benefits, including health and dental insurance; retirement and savings plan options; and paid vacation and sick leave. Plus, work-life balance programs such as telecommuting and flexible work schedules are available to employees of some state agencies.

Insurance Benefits

Eligible employees may enroll in health insurance, which includes prescription coverage and wellness benefits. Other available insurance benefits include dental, vision, term life insurance, long term disability and flexible spending accounts for health and child care expenses.

Retirement Benefits

State employees are also offered retirement plan options, including defined benefit and defined contribution plans. Additionally, eligible employees may elect to participate in the South Carolina Deferred Compensation Program, which is a voluntary, supplemental retirement savings plan offering 401(k) and 457 plan options.

Workplace Benefits

State employees may also be eligible for other benefits, including tuition assistance; holiday, annual and sick leave; and discounts on purchases, travel and more.

Note: The benefits above are available to most state employees, with the exception of those in temporary positions. Employees in temporary grant and time-limited positions may be eligible for all, some or none of these benefits as benefits are associated with each position type. For these positions, contact the hiring agency to determine what benefits may be available.

01

Are you currently an employee of the South Carolina Department of Corrections?

• Yes
• No

02

If yes, how long have you been in your current position? (N/A if no)

03

For background check purposes, please give your full date of birth in MM/DD/YY format.

04

How would you describe your level of education?

• High School Diploma/ GED
• Some College
• Associates Degree
• Bachelors Degree
• Masters Degree
• Doctorates Degree
• None of the Above

05

Are you a graduate of an accredited theological seminary?

• Yes
• No

06

Do you have a master's degree in Divinity or it's equivalent?

• Yes
• No

07

Are you an ordained Priest, Minister, or Rabbi with current ecclesiastical endorsement

• Yes
• No

08

How many years of clinical pastoral education do you have?

• Less than a year.
• 1 year, less than 2.
• 2 years, less than 3.
• 3 years, less than 4.
• 4 years, less than 5.
• 5 years, less than 6.
• 6 years, less than 7.
• 7 years, less than 8.
• 8 years, less than 9.
• 9 years, less than 10.
• 10 or more years.
• None.

09

How much pastoral experienced do you have?

• Less than a year.
• 1 year, less than 2.
• 2 years, less than 3.
• 3 years, less than 4.
• 4 years, less than 5.
• 5 years, less than 6.
• 6 years, less than 7.
• 7 years, less than 8.
• 8 years, less than 9.
• 9 years, less than 10.
• 10 or more years.
• None.
• Required Question