Institution Chaplain

Job Description This position provides and performs the full range of religious services and spiritual counseling assignments to carry out the religious, spiritual, and moral guidance activities of a state facility chaplaincy program. At LRF this includes Level II and Level IV prisoners and temporary segregation prisoners. Also included are mentally ill prisoners at LRF. Position Description Required Education and Experience Education Possession of a bachelor's degree in religion, theology, divinity, or in an area of human services such as guidance and counseling, social work, criminal justice, etc. Experience Institution Chaplain 9 No specific type or amount is required. Institution Chaplain 10 One year of professional experience as a religious leader either in a community or institutional setting equivalent to an Institution Chaplain 9. Institution Chaplain P11 Two years of professional experience as a religious leader either in a community or institutional setting equivalent to an Institution Chaplain, including one year equivalent to an Institution Chaplain 10. Alternate Education and Experience Possession of an associate's degree in religious studies or an area of human services and two years (4,160 hours) of experience performing religious services such as marriages, burials, baptisms, and any other services unique to the particular faith may be substituted for the education requirement. Additional Requirements and Information Certification or endorsement by the recognized endorsing body of the religious faith. Certain positions may require that only individuals with credentials in a particular religious faith be considered. The Department of Corrections will not hire individuals who have been convicted of a felony or who have felony charges pending, in accordance with Public Act 140 of 1996.

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https://www.michigan.gov/mdcs/-/media/Project/Websites/mdcs/JOBSPECS/I/InstitutionChaplain.pdf Accommodations If you require a reasonable accommodation to participate in the application or selection processes, please contact the ADA coordinator for the agency that posted this position vacancy.