Chaplain II

Summary Statement

This level is responsible for supervising and participating in moral and spiritual support programs for individuals for an assigned state facility.

Essential Functions

Essential functions are fundamental, core functions common to all positions in the class series and are not intended to be an exhaustive list of all job duties for any one position in the class. Since class specifications are descriptive and not restrictive, incumbents can complete job duties of similar kind not specifically listed here.

Plans, coordinates, and conducts religious services according to expressed religious preference of a facility’s population, which may include a variety of religions and belief systems (i.e. Christianity, Islam, Judaism).
Plans and schedules religious programs and instruction provided by community volunteers.
Provides religious and spiritual counsel to individual and families on a regular basis and in time of crisis.
Ensures moral and spiritual support on a consistent and emergency basis.
Maximizes benefits of volunteer programs.
Participates with other staff professionals to provide holistic care.

Job Requirements

JOB REQUIREMENTS for Chaplain II
Applicants must have education, training and/or experience demonstrating competence in each of the following areas:

Possession of a Masters degree or higher in Divinity or related field. Possession of an ecclesiastical endorsement by a recognized religious denomination and approval by that body for institutional ministry. Six months experience in clinical or institutional pastoral work. Six months experience in individual or group counseling.

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