Job Description

Job Description and Duties

Under the direction of the Community Resource Manager (CRM) C.I., the Jewish Chaplain provides religious services.  At times supervises varied faith groups.   The Chaplain interviews and counsels incarcerated persons on ethical and moral problems and spiritual matters; prepares and conducts religious services and administers religious rites; organizes and instructs classes in religious ethics and sacred music; supervises the arranging of programs conducted in the institution by visiting religious and allies groups; counsels with incarcerated persons regarding family problems; serves when designated, as a member of or consultant to classification committees; works with incarcerated groups and activities.   Provides and approves Kosher meals for the population.  Provides supervision to assigned incarcerated persons. Assist in the overall cleanliness of all chapels.  This advertisement will be used for this and any future vacancies. ALL APPLICATIONS WILL BE SCREENED AND ONLY THE MOST QUALIFIED WILL BE INTERVIEWED. Question:  661-721-2345, Ext. 6723/6742.

Individuals who are eligible for a Training and Development Assignment may also be considered for this position(s).

CDCR employees are encouraged to use their existing CDCR email address on their application

Limited term 12 months; may be extended up to 24 months or become permanent.

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Working Conditions

Travel may be required.

Special Requirements

Do not include any confidential information on any documents you submit for a job vacancy, such as your State application, resume, or educational transcripts. Confidential information that should be excluded or removed from these documents includes, but is not limited to, your Social Security Number (SSN), birthdate, student identification number, driver’s license number (unless required), basis of eligibility, examination results, LEAP status, marital status, and age. Confidential information on the first page of applications submitted electronically online, such as Easy ID number, SSN, examination related information, and driver’s license number will automatically be redacted upon submission.

Possession of Minimum Qualifications will be verified prior to interview and/or appointment. If you are meeting Minimum Qualifications with education, you must include your unofficial transcripts/diploma for verification. Official transcripts may be required upon appointment. If it is determined an applicant does not meet the Minimum Qualifications, the candidate will be withheld from the eligibility list, rendering them inactive and ineligible to be hired for the position. Candidates who have been withheld may file an appeal with the State Personnel Board.

Candidates new to CDCR or the Division of Juvenile Justice are required to submit to a background investigation process utilizing Live Scan Fingerprinting, and Tuberculosis testing prior to appointment followed by department annual Tuberculosis testing/evaluation thereafter.

Desirable Qualifications

In addition to evaluating each candidate's relative ability, as demonstrated by quality and breadth of experience, the following factors will provide the basis for competitively evaluating each candidate:

Willingness to create and promote an equitable and inclusive workplace where diversity is celebrated and valued.

Benefits

Information regarding Merit System Principles provided to public employees by the State Civil Service Act can be found on the CalHR website at .

Additional benefit information can be found on the CalHR California State Civil Service Employee Benefits Summary website at .

This webpage is intended to provide general information.  Benefit eligibility may be based on job classification, bargaining unit, time base and length of appointment.

Examination Information

To obtain list eligibility for the Jewish Chaplain, before applying for the position, you must first take and pass the Jewish Chaplain exam.  

Required Application Package Documents

The following items are required to be submitted with your application. Applicants who do not submit the required items timely may not be considered for this job:

• Current version of the State Examination/Employment Application STD Form 678 (when not applying electronically), or the Electronic State Employment Application through your Applicant Account at All Experience and Education relating to the Minimum Qualifications listed on the Classification Specification should be included to demonstrate how you meet the Minimum Qualifications for the position.
• Resume is optional. It may be included, but is not required.
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  Special instructions: Each section of the above required STD. 678 must be filled out completely and thoroughly to include dates (To/From) AND hours worked per week.

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