Job Description

Posting number: 012522

Department: Department of Corrections

Division: Evans CI

Job classification: Chaplain II

Posting type: Open

Categories: Corrections, Program Management, Rehabilitation Services

Summary

• Serves as Senior Chaplain in organizing, developing and monitoring a comprehensive institutional multi-faith religious program for the inmates in a level two institution.
• Will be responsible for supervising a Chaplain II.
• The 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 the person to work with religious volunteers from various denominational and faith groups.
• Works closely with institutional operations, program and administrative staff.

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:

Recruiting and Employment Services

(803) 896-1649

Employment@doc.sc.gov

Examples of duties

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 the association for clinical pastoral counselors, the American associate of pastoral counselors, the d national association of catholic chaplains, or the national Jewish welfare board, and one (1) year of pastoral experience.

Supplemental information

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.