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

State-of-South-Carolina; South Carolina; On-site; USD 64,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

State of South Carolina seeks a devoted Chaplain to organize, develop, implement, and monitor pastoral care services for inmates. The role includes weekly worship, counseling, visitation, education, and coordinating volunteers from diverse denominations.

You will work closely with institutional operations, programs, and staff, supervising Clinical Chaplain I. Must complete four weeks of SCDC Basic Training upon hire; Master of Divinity, CPE, and ordination are required by state boards.

Qualifications

• Provides pastoral care and spiritual support to inmates.
• Coordinates and delivers worship services, sacraments, counseling, and education.
• Works with volunteers from diverse denominations and faith groups.

Responsibilities

• Develop and monitor pastoral care programs for inmates.
• Collaborate with institutional staff to implement religious services.
• Supervise Clinical Chaplain I.

Skills

Pastoral counseling

Chaplaincy

Volunteer coordination

Interfaith collaboration

Education

Master of Divinity degree

CPE units

Ordination

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 four (4) weeks of SCDC Basic Training upon hire

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:

• Must have the equivalent of a Master of Divinity degree from an accredited theological seminary.
• Ordination as a priest, minister, or rabbi, with current ecclesiastical endorsement; one (1) year of pastoral experience; and must have completed two (2) CPE units under supervision of an ACPE certified educator.
• Will be required to have 4 units of CPE within 24 months of hire.

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.