Organizes, develops, implements, and monitors pastoral care service programs for the inmates. Services provided will include weekly worship sacraments, crisis counseling, individual and group pastoral counseling, visitation, religious education, and other related religious activities. The position requires working with religious volunteers from various denominational and faith groups. Works closely with institutional operations, programs, and administrative staff. Supervises clinical chaplain I. Must successfully complete required number of CPE requirements within the first 18 months from hire date. Must successfully complete four (4) weeks of SCDC Basic Training upon hire Questions regarding the application process, this job posting or any other postings with the SCDC should be directed to: Recruiting and Employment Services (803) 896-1649 Employment@doc.sc.gov

State of South Carolina Minimum Requirements:

The equivalent of a Master of Divinity degree from an accredited theological school, additional clinical pastoral education and/or work experience in a clinical pastoral setting.

SCDC Minimum Requirements:

The equivalent of a Master of Divinity degree from an accredited theological seminary and ordination as a Priest, Minister, or Rabbi with current ecclesiastical endorsement. One (1) year of clinical pastoral education approved by Association of clinical Pastoral education, the American Associate of Pastoral Counselors, the National Association of Catholic Chaplains or the National Jewish Welfare Board and one (1) year of pastoral experience. The South Carolina Department of Corrections is committed to providing equal opportunities to all applicants and does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, religion, sex (including pregnancy), national origin, age (40 or older), disability or genetic information. Supplemental questions are considered part of your official application. Any misrepresentation will result in your disqualification from employment. Please complete the state application to include all current and previous work history and education.