What are the responsibilities and job description for the INSTITUTIONAL CHAPLAIN position at State of Nevada, Division of Human Resource Management?
Announcement Number: 50503 Open to all qualified persons. Posted 02/21/2025 Close Date: 02/28/2025 Recruiter:
KENNETH GOODLY
Phone: (725)216-6000
Email: kgoodly@doc.nv.gov Applications accepted for another 5 Days 1 Hrs 28 Mins
The Position
Institutional Chaplains provide and coordinate ministry in a pluralistic setting to persons in one or more State correctional facilities; arrange for and work with representatives of various faiths who conduct specialized ministries or rites at an institution. Incumbents possess a degree of knowledge and proficiency sufficient to perform work independently with little or no additional training.
This position is located at High Desert State Prison in Indian Springs NV. Institutional Chaplains provide and coordinate ministry in a pluralistic setting to persons in one or more state correctional facilities: arrange for and work with representatives of various faiths who conduct specialized ministries or rites at an institution. Incumbents possess a degree of knowledge and proficiency sufficient to perform work independently with little or no additional training. The incumbent works with the Associate Warden in scheduling worship services and with the Chapel clerk to balance the requests for use of the Chapel by the various faith groups; distributing the use of time on a fair basis. Recruits and invites religious leaders and lay persons to come into institutions to assist in providing services, programs, counseling and seminars for individuals and groups with specific and varied religious preferences. Visits all inmates who do not have freedom of movement on the yard and provides for their religious needs to the extent consistent with security and medical or other limitations defined by the house units.
To see full Class Specifications visit: http://hr.nv.gov/Resources/ClassSpecs/Class_Specifications-12_0/
To Qualify
In order to be qualified, you must meet the following requirements:
Qualifications
Education and Experience (Minimum Qualifications) Master's degree from an accredited college or university in divinity, Hebrew letters, or equivalent training in a recognized faith; two years of experience as a spiritual leader in a recognized faith tradition (such as a minister, priest, rabbi, or imam) in a formal setting (such as in a parish, synagogue, tribe, temple or mosque); and ordination as a spiritual leader with current official endorsement or sponsorship from a locally recognized faith group or national credentials; OR Bachelor's degree from an accredited college or university in pastoral counseling, theology, religious studies, or closely related academic field which included two upper-level courses in comparative religion, cultural diversity and psychology or sociology; two Clinical Pastoral Education (CPE) or equivalent interfaith professional education units; three years of experience as a spiritual leader in a recognized faith tradition (such as a minister, priest, rabbi, or imam) in a formal setting (such as in a parish, synagogue, tribe, temple or mosque); and ordination as a spiritual leader with current official endorsement or sponsorship from a locally recognized religious faith group or national credentials. Special Requirements A pre-employment criminal history check and fingerprinting are required. The Examination Application Evaluation Exam The exam will consist of an application evaluation. It is essential that applications include detailed information with time frames regarding education and experience. The most qualified applicants will be contacted by the hiring agency for interview. The hiring agency may require specific skills related testing as part of the interviewing process. INFORMATIONAL LINKS For more information about state employment, visit the following:
Division of Human Resource Management: http://hr.nv.gov
Public Employees Retirement System: http://www.nvpers.org
Public Employees Benefits Program: https://pebp.nv.gov/
More Benefits Information: http://nvjobs.nv.gov/Applicants/EB
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Email Direct Inquiries or Correspondence to: Division of Human Resource Management
Northern Nevada
515 East Musser Street,
First Floor
Carson City, Nevada 89701-4204
KENNETH GOODLY
Phone: (725)216-6000
Email: kgoodly@doc.nv.gov Applications accepted for another 5 Days 1 Hrs 28 Mins
The Position
Institutional Chaplains provide and coordinate ministry in a pluralistic setting to persons in one or more State correctional facilities; arrange for and work with representatives of various faiths who conduct specialized ministries or rites at an institution. Incumbents possess a degree of knowledge and proficiency sufficient to perform work independently with little or no additional training.
This position is located at High Desert State Prison in Indian Springs NV. Institutional Chaplains provide and coordinate ministry in a pluralistic setting to persons in one or more state correctional facilities: arrange for and work with representatives of various faiths who conduct specialized ministries or rites at an institution. Incumbents possess a degree of knowledge and proficiency sufficient to perform work independently with little or no additional training. The incumbent works with the Associate Warden in scheduling worship services and with the Chapel clerk to balance the requests for use of the Chapel by the various faith groups; distributing the use of time on a fair basis. Recruits and invites religious leaders and lay persons to come into institutions to assist in providing services, programs, counseling and seminars for individuals and groups with specific and varied religious preferences. Visits all inmates who do not have freedom of movement on the yard and provides for their religious needs to the extent consistent with security and medical or other limitations defined by the house units.
To see full Class Specifications visit: http://hr.nv.gov/Resources/ClassSpecs/Class_Specifications-12_0/
To Qualify
In order to be qualified, you must meet the following requirements:
Qualifications
Education and Experience (Minimum Qualifications) Master's degree from an accredited college or university in divinity, Hebrew letters, or equivalent training in a recognized faith; two years of experience as a spiritual leader in a recognized faith tradition (such as a minister, priest, rabbi, or imam) in a formal setting (such as in a parish, synagogue, tribe, temple or mosque); and ordination as a spiritual leader with current official endorsement or sponsorship from a locally recognized faith group or national credentials; OR Bachelor's degree from an accredited college or university in pastoral counseling, theology, religious studies, or closely related academic field which included two upper-level courses in comparative religion, cultural diversity and psychology or sociology; two Clinical Pastoral Education (CPE) or equivalent interfaith professional education units; three years of experience as a spiritual leader in a recognized faith tradition (such as a minister, priest, rabbi, or imam) in a formal setting (such as in a parish, synagogue, tribe, temple or mosque); and ordination as a spiritual leader with current official endorsement or sponsorship from a locally recognized religious faith group or national credentials. Special Requirements A pre-employment criminal history check and fingerprinting are required. The Examination Application Evaluation Exam The exam will consist of an application evaluation. It is essential that applications include detailed information with time frames regarding education and experience. The most qualified applicants will be contacted by the hiring agency for interview. The hiring agency may require specific skills related testing as part of the interviewing process. INFORMATIONAL LINKS For more information about state employment, visit the following:
Division of Human Resource Management: http://hr.nv.gov
Public Employees Retirement System: http://www.nvpers.org
Public Employees Benefits Program: https://pebp.nv.gov/
More Benefits Information: http://nvjobs.nv.gov/Applicants/EB
REFER A FRIEND Help us reach qualified candidates! Refer a friend by clicking here:
Email Direct Inquiries or Correspondence to: Division of Human Resource Management
Northern Nevada
515 East Musser Street,
First Floor
Carson City, Nevada 89701-4204
