Posting number: 4744-26-22IC
Department: Corrections - Central Michigan Correctional Facility
Job classification: Institution Chaplain
Posting type: Open
Categories: Corrections
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Position functions as a recognized resource as the chaplain for the Central Michigan Correctional Facility. This position is responsible for providing and coordinating all religious activities for the level 1, Central Michigan Correctional Facility. This position works with staff and outside volunteers to ensure that the religious rights of the prisoners are being met and provides structure that allows for spiritual growth of the prisoner population in line with safety and security concerns. This position is located within the secure perimeter of the facility.
Education
Possession of a bachelor's degree in religion, theology, divinity, or in an area of human services such as guidance and counseling, social work, criminal justice, etc.
Experience
Institution Chaplain 9
No specific type or amount is required.
Institution Chaplain 10
One year of professional experience as a religious leader either in a community or institutional setting equivalent to an Institution Chaplain 9.
Institution Chaplain P11
Two years of professional experience as a religious leader either in a community or institutional setting equivalent to an Institution Chaplain, including one year equivalent to an Institution Chaplain 10.
Institution Chaplain 12
Three years of professional experience as a religious leader either in a community or institutional setting equivalent to an Institution Chaplain, including one year equivalent to an Institution Chaplain P11.
Possession of an associate's degree in religious studies or an area of human services and two years (4,160 hours) of experience performing religious services such as marriages, burials, baptisms, and any other services unique to the particular faith may be substituted for the education requirement.
All required documents must be attached and submitted at the time of application for further consideration. Applications must be submitted through NEOGOV to be considered.
Interested applicants attaching transcripts must attach a copy of your official college transcripts indicating the specific type of degree earned and the conferred/graduation date. More information regarding what constitutes an official transcript can be found here(un-official or web based transcripts will not be accepted)
If you have questions or need assistance uploading and/or attaching your documents, please call the Office of Career Services toll free at 1-800-788-1766.
The Department of Corrections may screen out job applicants who have been convicted of a felony in accordance with Public Act 191 of 2017Applicants who have been convicted of a misdemeanor or felony are ineligible for employment with the Department of Corrections until satisfactory completion of any sentence imposed, including parole or probation.
**** REQUIRED INFORMATION: Employment in the state classified service demands a high degree of loyalty and imposes high ethical standards on employees to ensure the integrity of state government and maintain effective services. All employees must meet these ethical standards and all appointing authorities are obligated to enforce these ethical standards.
As part of this effort all employees are required to report any possible conflict of interest, please review the information and be prepared to respond to questions related to the information in your application. Ethical Standards and Conduct (Note: you do not need to fill out the form)
Certification or endorsement by the recognized endorsing body of the religious faith.
Certain positions may require that only individuals with credentials in a particular religious faith be considered.
View the job specification at: https://www.michigan.gov/mdcs/-/media/Project/Websites/mdcs/JOBSPECS/I/InstitutionChaplain.pdf
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