What are the responsibilities and job description for the Clinical Chaplain I - Murdoch Developmental Center position at State of North Carolina?
Salary : $40,442.00 - $72,897.00 Annually
Location : Granville County, NC
Job Type : Permanent Full-Time
Job Number : 24-15781
Department : Dept of Health and Human Services
Division : Murdoch Developmental Center
Opening Date : 01 / 07 / 2025
Closing Date : 1 / 21 / 2025 5 : 00 PM Eastern
Job Class Title : Clinical Chaplain I
Position Number : 60050977
Salary Grade : NC10
Description of Work
Murdoch Developmental Center (MDC), one of three Regional Centers in the Division of State Operated Healthcare Facilities within the Department of Health and Human Services, is located in Butner, NC near the Research Triangle area. MDC is a 24 / 7 state residential facility that serves approximately 400 individuals with intellectual / developmental disabilities (I / DD) across 10 divisions and 2 group homes. MDC strives to provide exceptional residential person-centered treatment / care with a commitment to transitioning people to appropriate community settings. Additionally, as an integral part of the North Carolina I / DD continuum of care, MDC works to strengthen and / or enhance community supports / providers outside of the Center.
We seek to find a Clinical Chaplain to meet the diverse spiritual, emotional, and social needs of the people living at MDC. This position is solely responsible for planning and providing inter-faith spiritual and religious services and activities designed to engage the individuals living at the Center. Work is performed with considerable independence and requires the exercise of initiative and discretion. More specific responsibilities include : planning and leading weekly Chapel worship services to include scheduling of special entertainment for services, visiting residents in the Infirmary on campus or in near-by community hospitals, participation in the Palliative Care process for residents receiving comfort care, planning and leading personalized memorial services along with input from the interdisciplinary team, provision of general pastoral counseling to residents and staff, planning and leading annual summer celebration, arranging for and coordinating volunteers to assist with transporting residents to services, planning and leading spiritual and morality based activities within the residential areas, and active participation in MDC's employee support program (CARE). The Clinical Chaplain works with every residential treatment team at MDC and is expected to self-initiate the development of rapport with the individuals who live at MDC as well as the staff who work at MDC. This position is also responsible for the supervision of Volunteer Services (which includes two staff) as well as an Administrative Specialist.
Work Schedule : Monday, Tuesday & Thursday 8am - 5pm, Wednesday 8am - 8pm & Sunday 8am - 1pm (40 hrs. / wk.)
To be considered for employment, applicants must be in good standing with the North Carolina Health Care Personnel Registry.
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ALL employees of Murdoch Center are designated as ESSENTIAL for adverse weather and emergency events.
Knowledge, Skills and Abilities / Competencies
To receive credit for all of your work history and credentials, you must list the information on the application form. Any information listed under the text resume section or on an attachment will not be considered for qualifying credit. Qualified applicants must document on the application that they possess all of the following :
- Knowledge regarding the principles of clinical pastoral / spiritual care and the role of the Chaplain in an institutional setting.
- Thorough knowledge of theology.
- Demonstrated ability to plan, organize, and lead group worship services.
- Experience in establishing rapport with residents and their families as well as staff.
Management Preferences :
Minimum Education and Experience Requirements
Master's degree in related field from an appropriately accredited institution and one year of residency in Clinical Pastoral Education (CPE) and Ordination or membership in a recognized religious governed body.
Supplemental and Contact Information
The North Carolina Department of Health and Human Services is an Equal Opportunity Employer.
Positions in the Division of State Operated Healthcare Facilities shall be subject to pre-employment drug testing and criminal record background checks. Also, the use of tobacco products of any kind including vapor products are prohibited from our campuses.
All employees are required to adhere to the facility's Vaccination Policy.
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NOTE : For temporary, contract or other supplemental staffing appointments : There are no paid leave, retirement or other benefits associated with these appointment types.
For permanent and time-limited appointments : Eligible employees have benefits that include employee health insurance options, standard and supplemental retirement plans, NC Flex (a variety of high-quality, low-cost benefits on a pre-tax basis), and paid vacation, sick, and community service leave, to name a few. Paid parental leave is available for eligible employees. Some benefits require 30 hours work / week for participation.
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Salary : $40,442 - $72,897
