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Commonwealth of Kentucky

Chaplain

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What they do

A Religious Leader or Professional leads religious services and provides spiritual guidance or counseling. Presents knowledge and interpretation of theological texts. May work in a non-denominational setting like a prison or hospital, or work for specific faith-based congregation or denomination and follow the practices of that faith.

$56,115 / year median in Kentucky

+12% projected growth

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Advertisement Closes 9/8/2026 (11:59 PM ET) 2604634 Chaplain Pay Grade 15 Salary $4,309.60 - $6,464.48 Monthly Employment Type
EXECUTIVE BRANCH
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FULL TIME
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INELIGIBLE FOR OVERTIME PAY
| 18A | 40.0 HR/WK Click here for more details on state employment. Hiring Agency General Government Cabinet | Department of Veterans Affairs Location 100 Veterans Drive Wilmore, KY 40390 USA Description The Thomson-Hood Veterans Center is a 285-bed long-term care facility located in beautiful Wilmore, Kentucky that is committed to serving Kentucky's Veterans by fostering independence, preserving dignity and providing compassionate care. We are currently seeking a self-motivated, energetic individual for the position of Chaplain. The ideal candidate will work within a team-centered environment to meet our commitment to serving Kentucky's Veterans.
Key Responsibilities:
Plans, coordinates, and conducts worship services. Plans for and attend on a weekly basis, care plan meetings for the residents as required. Conducts funerals and bereavement counseling at the request of the resident's immediate family. Conducts religious education classes. Makes regular pastoral ward rounds. Addresses civic and religious organizations as required, or as invited. Coordinates volunteer services of community religious groups in the institution. Coordinates the work of resident religious groups. Provides clinical pastoral education for community clergy and seminarians. Compiles, maintains, and submits records and reports of pastoral activities as required. The ideal candidate will work within a team-centered environment to meet our commitment to serve Kentucky's Veterans by fostering independence, preserving dignity, and providing compassionate care. Minimum Requirements
EDUCATION
Graduate of a theological or divinity school with a master's or doctorate degree in divinity, theology or a related field.
EXPERIENCE, TRAINING, OR SKILLS
NONE Substitute
EDUCATION
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EXPERIENCE
NONE Substitute
EXPERIENCE
for
EDUCATION
A bachelor's degree plus one year of experience as an ordained minister will substitute for the required education.
SPECIAL REQUIREMENTS
(AGE, LICENSURE, REGULATION, ETC.): Must have certificate of ordination or denominational/ecclesiastical approval. The employee must provide the employing agency's appointing authority documentation of successful completion of a Clinical Pastoral Education (CPE) program within six (6) months of employment in this job classification. Must maintain any required licensure(s), certification(s), or other credentials for the length of employment in this classification. Employing agency is responsible for ensuring employee possesses and maintains required licensure(s), certification(s) or other credentials. Working Conditions Work typically involves planning and conducting worship services in an institutional health care setting. Probationary Period This job has an initial and promotional probationary period of 6 months, except as provided in
KRS 18A.111.
If you have questions about this advertisement, please contact Cheryl Hoover at cheryll.hoover@ky.gov or 859-858-1443. An Equal Opportunity Employer M/F/D Apply Now Share Save Job