MUSLIM CHAPLAIN

State of California; California; On-site; USD 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player is seeking a dedicated Muslim Chaplain to provide spiritual guidance and oversee religious activities for the prison inmate population. In this vital role, you will conduct religious services, counsel individuals on ethical issues, and organize classes in sacred music. This position plays a crucial part in enhancing public safety and supporting successful community reintegration. Join a team committed to rehabilitation and restorative justice, ensuring that your contributions make a meaningful impact in the lives of those in need. If you are passionate about faith and community service, this opportunity is perfect for you.

Qualifications

• Experience in providing religious counseling and conducting services.
• Ability to supervise and organize religious activities for inmates.

Responsibilities

• Provide and supervise Muslim religious activities for inmates.
• Counsel incarcerated individuals on ethical and spiritual matters.

Skills

Counseling

Religious Services Preparation

Ethical and Moral Guidance

Organizing Religious Activities

Job description

Under the direct supervision of the Community Resource Manager, the Muslim Chaplain will provide and supervise Muslim religious activities for the prison inmate population. The Muslim Chaplain interviews and counsels incarcerated people on ethical and moral problems and spiritual matters; prepares and conducts religious services and administers religious rites; organizes and instructs classes in religious and sacred music; supervises the arranging of programs conducted in the institution by visiting religious and allied groups; counsels with incarcerated individuals regarding family problems; serves when designated as a group member of/or consultant to classification committees; works with incarcerated groups and incarcerated people’s activities.

This advertisement may be used for other vacancies that occur during the life of this recruitment. ALL APPLICATIONS WILL BE SCREENED AND ONLY THE MOST QUALIFIED WILL BE INTERVIEWED. Questions: 661-721-2345, extension 6723/6742.

Limited term 12 months; may be extended up to 24 months or become permanent.

Individuals who are eligible for a Training and Development assignment may also be considered for this position(s).

CDCR/CCHCS employees are encouraged to use their existing CDCR email address on their job application.

Note: Main communication for this position will be through email. Please ensure you have a valid email address on your application.

Working Conditions

Minimum Requirements

You will find the Minimum Requirements in the Class Specification.

• MUSLIM CHAPLAIN

We enhance public safety and promote successful community reintegration through education, treatment and active participation in rehabilitative and restorative justice programs.

Application Instructions

Completed applications and all required documents must be received or postmarked by the Final Filing Date in order to be considered. Final Filing Date: 3/22/2025.

Who May Apply: Individuals who are currently in the classification, eligible for lateral transfer, eligible for reinstatement, have list or LEAP eligibility, are in the process of obtaining list eligibility, or have SROA and/or Surplus eligibility (please attach your letter, if available). SROA and Surplus candidates are given priority; therefore, individuals with other eligibility may be considered in the event no SROA or Surplus candidates apply.

How To Apply: Complete Application Packages (including your Examination/Employment Application (STD 678) and applicable or required documents) must be submitted to apply for this Job Posting. Application Packages may be submitted electronically through your CalCareer Account at www