Initial Posting Date
08/14/2024
Application Deadline
08/28/2024
Agency
Department of Corrections
Salary Range
$5,240 - $7,260
Position Type
Employee
Position Title
Correctional Chaplain (Onsite in Lakeview, Oregon)
Job Description
REQ-163541
Correctional Chaplin ( Lakeview)
About The Job
Your Role:
The Religious Service Unit of the Oregon Department of Corrections, in collaboration with the Warner Creek Correctional Facility, is currently recruiting to fill a full-time on-site chaplain position. This position is expected to start in September working Sunday-Thursday 7:30am - 4:00pm (PST).
This purpose of this position is to help adults in custody awaken, deepen, express, and practice their religion and spirituality within the prison environment aiding in their preparation for reentry back into the community. In this position you will facilitate a diverse range of religious services and activities including worship services, religious studies and activities, and spiritual counseling to adults in custody. You will collaborate with Department of Corrections Staff, Security Personnel, and Religious Service unit requiring occasional travel and work during days off or evenings. Candidates that have experience in Indigenous Spirituality, Eastern Religions, or Abrahamic religions, specifically Muslim, are highly encouraged to apply.
This position is represented by American Federation of State, County, and Municipal Employees (AFSCME). This position may be eligible for Police & Fire (P&F) benefits through Public Employees Retirement System (PERS), as defined by statute.
Your Location:
Warner Creek Correctional Facility is designated as adult male education and work facility for short-term adults in custody who will be releasing back into the community. The focus of its programs is Adult Basic Education and GEDs. Cognitive programs that teach and encourage self-change are also available. Work activities include institution maintenance and contracting with state and local entities. The prison provides work crews for community service projects.
Minimum Qualifications
Must have all of the following:
Working Conditions
Working onsite at a prison in a rural Oregon community. Daily contact with adults in custody and the community. Occasional travel or off hours work as necessary.
About The Department
The Oregon Department of Corrections is responsible for over 12,000 adults in custody in 12 state prisons throughout Oregon. It advises and evaluates counties regarding administration of probation and parole programs supervising more than 24,000 offenders in Oregon communities. The mission is to promote public safety by holding offenders accountable for their actions and reducing the risk of future criminal behavior.
The Oregon Department of Corrections serves a diverse and changing population of people who are incarcerated and on supervision. We commit to creating an organization both reflecting the diversity of the population we serve and ensuring all employees thrive in a culture of safety, trust, and belonging. We strive to be an anti-racist corrections system. Welcoming, inclusive, and respectful of all people. Free of discrimination, harassment, and retaliation.
The department offers a variety of programs and opportunity to create a safe and healthy environment to for our staff, volunteers, and adults in custody. Joining the Oregon Department of Corrections is joining a team working for the benefit of our communities through innovative and proven correctional practices.
Benefits
The salary range listed above is for non-PERS qualifying applicants. PERS qualifying applicants may be eligible for an adjusted range to reflect an additional 6.95%.
The State of Oregon provides a generous benefit package, which includes:
What to Expect:
The successful candidate for this position must pass a Criminal Justice Information Systems (CJIS) fingerprint-based background check and maintain CJIS eligibility. Due to CJIS requirements related to system access, there may be some felony convictions that could disqualify you for this position. However, having a felony record does not exclusively restrict you from being considered as an applicant. CJIS clearance is done at the conditional job offer. If you have questions about whether or not your criminal record could disqualify for you, please contact the recruiter for more information.
Additional Information
Please monitor your Workday and email accounts. You may be contacted through Workday or have additional tasks to complete.
Equity, Diversity, Inclusion, and Belonging (EDI&B) is embedded in the Department of Corrections core values. The department strives to be a model employer committed to promoting diversity, equity, inclusion, and belonging. Ensuring legal compliance, efficiency, and exceeding expectations to deliver the best public services.
We are proud to be an Equal Opportunity Employer. We evaluate qualified applicants without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, veteran or protected veteran status, genetic information and other legally protected characteristics. Additional information can be found from The U.S. Equal Employment Opportunity Commission (EEOC) Know Your Rights.
The Oregon Department of Corrections is responsible for complying with the Federal Prison Rape Elimination Act (PREA 42 U.S.C. 1997). PREA prohibits the Oregon Department of Corrections from hiring, promoting, or contracting with anyone, (that will have direct contact with residents), who has engaged in, been convicted of, or been civilly or administratively adjudicated for engaging in sexual abuse in confinement settings. Learn more about PREA.
Under Oregon Law, qualifying veterans may apply for veterans’ preference. Review our veterans’ preference page for details about eligibility. Please note – if you are a veteran, you will receive a task in Workday to upload your documents immediately after you submit your initial application.
Questions
If you have questions about the position, selection process, or need accommodations to participate in the recruitment process please contact the recruiter and reference the requisition number.
Recruiter: Grant Yoder, [email protected]
Reference Number: REQ-163541
08/14/2024
Application Deadline
08/28/2024
Agency
Department of Corrections
Salary Range
$5,240 - $7,260
Position Type
Employee
Position Title
Correctional Chaplain (Onsite in Lakeview, Oregon)
Job Description
REQ-163541
Correctional Chaplin ( Lakeview)
About The Job
Your Role:
The Religious Service Unit of the Oregon Department of Corrections, in collaboration with the Warner Creek Correctional Facility, is currently recruiting to fill a full-time on-site chaplain position. This position is expected to start in September working Sunday-Thursday 7:30am - 4:00pm (PST).
This purpose of this position is to help adults in custody awaken, deepen, express, and practice their religion and spirituality within the prison environment aiding in their preparation for reentry back into the community. In this position you will facilitate a diverse range of religious services and activities including worship services, religious studies and activities, and spiritual counseling to adults in custody. You will collaborate with Department of Corrections Staff, Security Personnel, and Religious Service unit requiring occasional travel and work during days off or evenings. Candidates that have experience in Indigenous Spirituality, Eastern Religions, or Abrahamic religions, specifically Muslim, are highly encouraged to apply.
This position is represented by American Federation of State, County, and Municipal Employees (AFSCME). This position may be eligible for Police & Fire (P&F) benefits through Public Employees Retirement System (PERS), as defined by statute.
Your Location:
Warner Creek Correctional Facility is designated as adult male education and work facility for short-term adults in custody who will be releasing back into the community. The focus of its programs is Adult Basic Education and GEDs. Cognitive programs that teach and encourage self-change are also available. Work activities include institution maintenance and contracting with state and local entities. The prison provides work crews for community service projects.
Minimum Qualifications
Must have all of the following:
- A Bachelor's degree;
- A graduate from an accredited seminary or theological school (professional/formal, full‑time, resident religious training of a similar nature will be considered as equivalent to seminary or theological school);
- Be an ordained religious leader or possess current official endorsement/sponsorship from a recognized religious organization; and
- Three years of full‑time experience as a religious leader (such as: minister, priest, teacher, rabbi, or imam) in a formal setting (such as in a parish, synagogue, tribe, temple or mosque).
- Providing services to Adults in Custody
- Facilitating activities and events for a variety of religions
- Responding to requests for religious accommodations
- Tracking and managing a budget
- Purchasing supplies for religious activities
- Chaplain experience, including pastoral care
- Experience with Abrahamic religions
- Experience with Native American spiritual traditions
- Experience with Earth Based spiritualities
- Upholding security practices
- Supervising religious leaders, volunteers, and managing program services
Working Conditions
Working onsite at a prison in a rural Oregon community. Daily contact with adults in custody and the community. Occasional travel or off hours work as necessary.
About The Department
The Oregon Department of Corrections is responsible for over 12,000 adults in custody in 12 state prisons throughout Oregon. It advises and evaluates counties regarding administration of probation and parole programs supervising more than 24,000 offenders in Oregon communities. The mission is to promote public safety by holding offenders accountable for their actions and reducing the risk of future criminal behavior.
The Oregon Department of Corrections serves a diverse and changing population of people who are incarcerated and on supervision. We commit to creating an organization both reflecting the diversity of the population we serve and ensuring all employees thrive in a culture of safety, trust, and belonging. We strive to be an anti-racist corrections system. Welcoming, inclusive, and respectful of all people. Free of discrimination, harassment, and retaliation.
The department offers a variety of programs and opportunity to create a safe and healthy environment to for our staff, volunteers, and adults in custody. Joining the Oregon Department of Corrections is joining a team working for the benefit of our communities through innovative and proven correctional practices.
Benefits
The salary range listed above is for non-PERS qualifying applicants. PERS qualifying applicants may be eligible for an adjusted range to reflect an additional 6.95%.
The State of Oregon provides a generous benefit package, which includes:
- Family health, vision, and dental insurance
- Vacation, sick leave, and 11 paid holidays
- 21 days paid military leave for national guard and reserve components
- Optional short and long-term disability
- Term life insurance
- Fully paid retirement program
- Oregon Saving Growth Plan
- Flexible spending accounts for health and childcare
- And more
What to Expect:
- After the application deadline, a recruiter will review submissions for education and experience to identify candidates who best fit the minimum qualifications and requested skills.
- Top candidates will be referred to the hiring manager.
- The hiring manager will review your application and schedule interviews.
- Interview will be held with a panel of stakeholders who have completed panel assessment training. Scores will be determined based on predetermined questions and scoring guides. Preferences points will be applied in compliance with relevant laws and bargaining agreements. There may be multiple rounds of interviews.
- Final candidates will have a background check, PREA check, and reference checks.
- A Classification and Compensation analyst will review the Workday Application of the successful candidate to determine starting wages. Learn more about Equal Pay.
- A job offer will be extended through Workday to the successful candidate. Congratulations, and welcome to the team!
The successful candidate for this position must pass a Criminal Justice Information Systems (CJIS) fingerprint-based background check and maintain CJIS eligibility. Due to CJIS requirements related to system access, there may be some felony convictions that could disqualify you for this position. However, having a felony record does not exclusively restrict you from being considered as an applicant. CJIS clearance is done at the conditional job offer. If you have questions about whether or not your criminal record could disqualify for you, please contact the recruiter for more information.
Additional Information
Please monitor your Workday and email accounts. You may be contacted through Workday or have additional tasks to complete.
Equity, Diversity, Inclusion, and Belonging (EDI&B) is embedded in the Department of Corrections core values. The department strives to be a model employer committed to promoting diversity, equity, inclusion, and belonging. Ensuring legal compliance, efficiency, and exceeding expectations to deliver the best public services.
We are proud to be an Equal Opportunity Employer. We evaluate qualified applicants without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, veteran or protected veteran status, genetic information and other legally protected characteristics. Additional information can be found from The U.S. Equal Employment Opportunity Commission (EEOC) Know Your Rights.
The Oregon Department of Corrections is responsible for complying with the Federal Prison Rape Elimination Act (PREA 42 U.S.C. 1997). PREA prohibits the Oregon Department of Corrections from hiring, promoting, or contracting with anyone, (that will have direct contact with residents), who has engaged in, been convicted of, or been civilly or administratively adjudicated for engaging in sexual abuse in confinement settings. Learn more about PREA.
Under Oregon Law, qualifying veterans may apply for veterans’ preference. Review our veterans’ preference page for details about eligibility. Please note – if you are a veteran, you will receive a task in Workday to upload your documents immediately after you submit your initial application.
Questions
If you have questions about the position, selection process, or need accommodations to participate in the recruitment process please contact the recruiter and reference the requisition number.
Recruiter: Grant Yoder, [email protected]
Reference Number: REQ-163541
- Workday will timeout after 15 minutes of inactivity. You may lose progress on your application.
- Workday performs weekly maintenance Friday evenings, and the system may be down for several hours.
- ODOC does not offer visa sponsorship. Within three days of hire, applicants will be required to complete an I-9 and confirm authorization to work in the United States.
- This applicant list may be used to fill future vacancies. Application information may be used throughout the entire selection process. This process is subject to change without notice.
- This announcement is intended as a general descriptive recruitment guide and is subject to change. It does not constitute either an expressed or implied contract. The pay and benefits on all announcements may change without notice.