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Job Description And Duties This advertisement is for a Jewish Chaplain position located at Sierra Conservation Center in Jamestown, Tuolumne County. Please indicate the position number on your application: 099-229-9919-002. Under the general direction of the Community Resources Manager, CI (CRM), the Chaplain is responsible for the spiritual and moral guidance of the institutional residents of the Jewish community at Sierra Conservation Center. The Chaplain conducts Jewish religious services and programs; conducts interviews and counsels the incarcerated people on ethical, moral and spiritual matters. The Chaplain also organizes and instructs classes in religion, ethics, marriage and family. The Chaplain ministers formal services, counseling to incarcerated people and to staff as requested; volunteer development, liaison and supervision; solicitation, purchases, ordering and distribution of religious materials, literature; selection of incarcerated people in Main Facility and Facility C; supervision of incarcerated people congregations during religious services. Working Conditions About this location – Sierra Conservation Center (SCC) is located in the foothills near Jamestown, California, in the heart of the Mother Lode Gold Country. It is adjacent to the Stanislaus National Forest, offering pine trees, mountain streams and an abundance of recreational activities (fishing, swimming, camping, skiing, golfing, etc.). The prison is approximately 70 miles from Yosemite National Park. The primary mission of SCC is to provide housing, programs and services for minimum and medium custody incarcerated individuals, to aid in their rehabilitation. SCC is responsible for the training and placement of male incarcerated individuals in the Conservation Camp Program. SCC administers male camps located throughout California. Minimum Requirements You will find the Minimum Requirements in the Class Specification. Additional Documents Job Application Package Checklist Duty Statement Position Details Job Code #: JC-499836 Position #: 099-229-9919-002 Working Title: Jewish Chaplain Classification: JEWISH CHAPLAIN Salary: $2,871.50 – $3,770.50 (new to State candidates will be hired into the minimum salary of the classification or the minimum of the alternate range when applicable.) # of Positions: 1 Work Location: Tuolumne County Telework: In Office Job Type: Permanent, Part Time – 1/2 Time 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. Applicants who completed their education outside of the US (with foreign degrees/transcripts) must obtain and submit verification of U.S. course/degree equivalency. Foreign education credential evaluation services can be found at NACES – National Association of Credential Evaluation Services. Candidates new to CDCR/CCHCS are required to submit to a background investigation process utilizing Live Scan Fingerprinting, as well as a Tuberculosis test/evaluation prior to appointment, followed by department annual Tuberculosis testing/evaluation thereafter. Desirable Qualifications Knowledge of: Factors involved in the development of behavior problems, including a knowledge of mental disorders and principles of mental hygiene; knowledge of developmental disabilities; purposes of mental, developmental, and correctional institutions; methods of rehabilitation; and a manager’s/supervisor’s responsibility for promoting equal opportunity in hiring and employee development and promotion, and for maintaining a work environment that is free of discrimination and harassment. Ability to: Organize, prepare, and conduct Jewish religious services and courses on ethics, religion, and sacred music; counsel institution residents and their families on moral and ethical problems; establish rapport with institution residents; analyze situations accurately and adopt an effective course of action; and effectively promote equal opportunity in employment and maintain a work environment that is free of discrimination and harassment. Willingness to create and promote an equitable and inclusive workplace where diversity is celebrated and valued. Contact Information The Human Resources Contact is available to answer questions regarding the position or application process. Department Website: Human Resources Contact: Josh Fitzwater (209) 984‑5291 ext 5137 josh.fitzwater@cdcr.ca.gov Reasonable Accommodations: Please direct requests to the interview scheduler at the time the interview is being scheduled. Any additional questions regarding Reasonable Accommodations or Equal Employment Opportunity for this position(s) can be directed to the Department’s EEO Office. EEO Contact: EEO Coordinator (209) 984‑5291 ext 6208 Amy.Heusel@cdcr.ca.gov California Relay Service: 1‑800‑735‑2929 (TTY), 1‑800‑735‑2922 (Voice) TTY is a Telecommunications Device for the Deaf, and is reachable only from phones equipped with a TTY Device. Examination Information To obtain eligibility for the Jewish Chaplain, before applying for the position(s), you should first take and pass the examination here: Exam Information . Equal Opportunity Employer The State of California is an equal opportunity employer to all, regardless of age, ancestry, color, disability (mental and physical), exercising the right to family care and medical leave, gender, gender expression, gender identity, genetic information, marital status, medical condition, military or veteran status, national origin, political affiliation, race, religious creed, sex (includes pregnancy, childbirth, breastfeeding and related medical conditions), and sexual orientation. It is an objective of the State of California to achieve a drug‑free workplace. Any applicant for state employment will be expected to behave in accordance with this objective because the use of illegal drugs is inconsistent with the law of the State, the rules governing Civil Service, and the special trust placed in public servants. #J-18808-Ljbffr CA Department of Corrections & Rehabilitation

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