Chaplain
Applications Due: 09/22/22
Vacancy ID: 111908
Position Information
Agency: Children & Family Services, Office of
Title: Chaplain
Occupational Category: Other Professional Careers
Salary Grade: 22
Bargaining Unit: PS&T – Professional, Scientific, and Technical (PEF)
Salary Range: From $75340 to $95392 Annually
Employment Type: Full-Time
Appointment Type: Contingent Permanent
Jurisdictional Class: Non-competitive Class
Travel Percentage: 40%
Schedule
Workweek: Variable
Hours Per Week: 40
Workday
From: 12 AM
To: 11:30 PM
Flextime allowed? No
Mandatory overtime? No
Compressed workweek allowed? No
Telecommuting allowed? No
Location
County: Columbia
Street Address:
Brookwood Secure Center
419 Spook Rock Road
Claverack, NY 12513
Job Specifics
Minimum Qualifications: Candidates must have ecclesiastical endorsement from the official endorsing agency of the Chaplain’s faith or denomination.
Duties Description: Conduct religious services and provide spiritual guidance for the residents of his/her faith admitted to a State facility.
Establish periods for worship, conduct religious services and administer rites and sacraments.
Counsel individuals on personal and spiritual problems; does pastoral calling on those of his/her own faith in order to develop good relationships with residents with particular attention to those newly admitted to the facility, residents going through an emotional crisis, the ill, and those about to be released.
Conduct a religious education program through planning and organizing instructional classes, group discussions, forums, broadcasts, and group music programs.
Work closely with psychologists, social workers, nurses, counselors, etc. in order to further the rehabilitation of residents.
Additional duties will be discussed in detail during the interview.
Additional Comments
Travel Percentage: 25-40%
Background Investigation Requirements:
1) All prospective employees will be investigated through a Criminal Background Check (CBC), which includes State and federal Criminal History Record Checks. All convictions must be reported; conviction of a felony or misdemeanor, or any falsified or omitted information on the prospective appointee’s employment application, may bar appointment or result in removal after appointment. Each case will be determined on its own merits, consistent with the applicable provisions of State and federal laws, rules, and regulations. Prospective employees will be fingerprinted in order to obtain a record of their criminal history information, and may be required to pay any necessary fees.
2) All prospective employees will be screened against the Statewide Central Register of Child Abuse and Maltreatment(SCR). Prospective employees will be required to pay any necessary fees.
3) For Division of Juvenile Justice and Opportunities for Youth (DJJOY) prospective appointees will be checked against the Staff Exclusion List (SEL) maintained by the Justice Center for the Protection of People with Special Needs. Prospective employees whose names appear on the SEL as having been found responsible for serious or repeated acts of abuse or neglect will be barred from appointment and may have their names removed from the eligible list(s) for the title(s) if applicable.
The Office of Children and Family Services (OCFS) is an equal opportunity employer. OCFS does not discriminate based upon age, race, creed, color, national origin, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, religion, military or veteran status, sex, disability (including pregnancy-related conditions),predisposing genetic characteristics, familial status, marital status or status as a victim of domestic violence, or other applicable legally protected characteristics. We devote special attention to dismantling racial injustice and recognize that diversity in our workforce is critical to fulfilling our mission. We are committed to the diversity of our staff, and encourage applicants from marginalized communities to apply. All applicants must be dedicated to working in and sustaining an environment of inclusion that affirms and celebrates the backgrounds, learned and lived expertise, whole identities, and individual perspectives of our staff. Applicants of all backgrounds and experiences are encouraged to self-identify during the application process.
Some positions may require additional credentials or a background check to verify your identity.
Contact Information
Name: New York State Office of Children and Family Services
Telephone: 518-473-7936
Fax: 518-473-6122
Email Address: eoajobpostings@ocfs.ny.gov
Address
Street
Bureau of Personnel – MED
52 Washington Street, 231 North
Rensselaer, NY 12144
Notes on Applying
Qualified candidates should e-mail their resume and letter of interest to eoajobpostings@ocfs.ny.gov. You MUST include the Vacancy number of the position in the subject line of your email and/or cover letter to ensure receipt of your application. In order to qualify you for the position when you have current or prior New York State employment, you may be contacted by OCFS Personnel for your social security number to confirm your employment history.