Senior Chaplain (#016254) McCormick Correctional Inst. McCormick (McCORMICK) Level 3

State of South Carolina; Columbia (SC); On-site; USD 50,000 - 70,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance

Retirement plan options

Paid vacation and sick leave

Work-life balance programs

Job summary

The State of South Carolina, Department of Corrections, seeks a chaplain to provide spiritual care in Columbia. The role includes weekly worship services with sacraments, crisis intervention, religious education, and pastoral counseling for inmates within the system.

Applicants must hold an MDiv, be ordained, and have completed Clinical Pastoral Education; must also satisfy SCDC training requirements and participate in volunteer coordination and visitation duties.

Qualifications

• Master of Divinity from an accredited theological school.
• Ordination as priest, minister, or Rabbi with current ecclesiastical endorsement.
• One year of pastoral experience; four CPE units under ACPE supervision.
• Must complete four weeks SCDC Basic Training upon hire.

Responsibilities

• Provides weekly worship services and the sacraments.
• Assists in providing crisis intervention services for inmates including deaths and critical illness of family members.
• Conducts religious education classes and social skills groups as needed/requested.
• Provides individual and group pastoral counseling.
• Provides daily visitation to inmates.
• Recruits and trains institutional volunteers.

Skills

Pastoral counseling

Crisis intervention

Religious education

Visitation

Volunteer recruitment

Education

Master of Divinity

CPE (Clinical Pastoral Education)

Job description

Job Responsibilities

• Provides for weekly worship services and the sacraments.
• Assists in providing crisis intervention services for inmates including, but not limited to, deaths and critical illness of family members.
• Conducts religious education classes and social skills groups as needed and/or requested.
• Provides individual and group pastoral counseling.
• Provides daily visitation to inmates as needed.
• Recruits and trains institutional volunteers.

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

Minimum and Additional 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 the supervision of an ACPE certified educator.
• Will be required to have 4 units of CPE within 24 months of hire.

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.

Application Questions

01. Are you currently an employee of 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 degree in Divinity or it's equivalent?

• Yes
• No

07. Are you an ordained Priest, Minister, or Rabi 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 experience 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