Catholic Chaplain

METROPOLITAN STATE HOSPITAL- Located in Norwalk, Los Angeles County
- Minimum Qualifications

Either I: Ordained priest, duly accredited by and in good standing with the Roman Catholic Church, and approved by the Bishop of the diocese in which the institution is located.

Or II:
A lay person or ordained deacon, with demonstrated pastoral competence, duly accredited for pastoral ministry by a nationally recognized Roman Catholic chaplain certification institution; and approved by the Bishop of the diocese in which the institution is located.
- **Click on the link to complete the Department of State Hospitals Recruitment Survey**:DSH Recruitment Survey**

You will find additional information about the job in the **Duty Statement**.

Working Conditions
- Face Coverings
- While working on-site, employees must follow current face covering guidance as issued by CDPH.
- Minimum Requirements

You will find the Minimum Requirements in the Class Specification.
- CATHOLIC CHAPLAIN

Additional Documents
- Job Application Package Checklist
- Duty Statement

Position Details

**Job Code #**:

- JC-433433
- **Position #(s)**:

- 487-480-9916-XXX
- **Working Title**:
**Catholic Chaplain
- Metropolitan State Hospital, 24-190**

**Classification**:

- CATHOLIC CHAPLAIN
$5,440.00 - $7,142.00
- **# of Positions**:

- 1
- **Work Location**:

- Los Angeles County
- **Telework**:

- In Office
- **Job Type**:

- Permanent, Full Time
- **Facility**:

- DSH - Metropolitan
- Department Information
- Opened in 1916, DSH-Metropolitan State Hospital is in the vibrant community of Norwalk,15 miles east of Los Angeles. To the south are entertainment venues like Disneyland, Knott's Berry Farm, the marinas and beaches of Huntington, Newport and Laguna. To the west are Palos Verdes and Marina Del Rey. DSH-Metropolitan State Hospital has an open campus within a security perimeter. The hospital operates approximately 826 beds. The commitment categories of patients treated at DSH-Metropolitan: Lanterman-Petris-Short (LPS) Act, Incompetent to Stand Trial (PC 1370), Offenders with Mental Health Disorders (Penal Code Section 2964/2972/2974), Not Guilty by Reason of Insanity (PC 1026).
- Special Requirements
- The position(s) require(s) a Background Investigation be cleared prior to being hired.
- The position(s) require(s) Medical Clearance prior to being hired.
- All Examination and/or Employment Application forms must include: “to” and “from” dates (month/day/year); time base; and civil service class titles. Examination and/or Employment Application forms received without this information will be rejected. Resumes will not be accepted in lieu of a completed Examination and/or Employment Application (STD. 678) form.
- EMAILED OR FAXED APPLICATIONS WILL NOT BE ACCEPTED
Application Instructions

Final Filing Date: Until Filled
- **Who May Apply**
Applications will be screened and only the most qualified applicants will be selected to move forward in the selection process. Applicants must meet the Minimum Qualifications stated in the Classification Specification(s).
- **How To Apply**
- **Address for Mailing Application Packages**
Department of State Hospitals
-Attn: Selection Services Unit
-11401 South Bloomfield Ave
-Norwalk, CA 90650

**Address for Drop-Off Application Packages**
Department of State Hospitals
-Human Resources Department
-11401 South Bloomfield Ave
-Norwalk, CA 90650
-Closed on weekends and holidays
-07:30 AM - 04:30 PM

**Required Application Package Documents**
- Resume is optional. It may be included, but is not required.

Applicants requiring reasonable accommodations for the hiring interview process must request the necessary accommodations if scheduled for a hiring interview. The request should be made at the time of contact to schedule the interview. Questions regarding reasonable accommodations may be directed to the EEO contact listed on this job posting.

**Benefits**:

Benefit information can be found on the CalHR website and the CalPERS website.In addition, you can look forward to:

- Free parking
- Convenient to public transportation
- Located near multiple eateries and major freeway access

Contact Information

**Human Resources Contact**:
Selection Services Unit
(562) 521-1752

Please direct requests for Reasonable Accommodations to the interview scheduler at the time the interview is being scheduled. You may direct any additional questions regarding Reasonable Accommodations or Equal Employment Opportunity for this position(s) to the Department's EEO Office.

**EEO Contact**:
EEO Officer
- (562) 521-1301
-California Relay Service: 1-800-735-2929 (TTY), 1-800-735-2922 (Voice) TTY is a Telecommunications Device for the Deaf, and is reachable only from phones equipped with a TTY Device.

Equal Opportunity Employer

It is an objective of the State of California to achieve a drug-free work place. Any applicant for state employment will be expected to behave in accordance with this objective because the use of