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PROTESTANT CHAPLAIN
United States
Enhancement Services is looking for an individual that possesses a high degree of professionalism, initiative and independence with performing tasks. Candidates must be able to communicate in a courteous, professional and effective manner with different departments in the hospital. Candidates must have the ability to be tactful, exercise good judgment and maintain confidentiality when working with staff and management. Chaplains are expected to work as a team to provide a safe and secure environment. The ability to multi-task and prioritize responsibilities is also a required asset. Prior experience in mental health, medical or forensic settings is also an asset. Knowledge of Trauma-Informed Care principles and practices is also an asset within DSH and the Chaplaincy Services in Enhancement Services. In addition, the qualified person must be patient-oriented, a collaborative team player, have awareness of safety/security, be patient, flexible and attention to detail.
Duties include preparing and conducting Protestant Religious Services, typically held on Sundays, and other Rituals of Protestant tradition for patients; providing spiritual counseling to patients in groups and on units; counseling patients and their families on moral and ethical problems; establish a rapport with patients, analyzing situations accurately and adopting an effective course of action; using spiritual assessment, planning, intervention, and evaluation in the clinical setting; understanding and helping others discover meaning in the experience of suffering grief and loss; understanding the ways in which psychosocial dynamics and cultural/ethical differences affect pastoral care practices and circumstances. The Protestant Chaplain is expected to work collaboratively with the other inter-faith Chaplains within the department, as well as coordinate coverage with the Part-Time Protestant Chaplain. The candidate expected to be good standing and provide substantiation from the religious denomination of their background.
The successful candidate must be able to work independently with minimal supervision and with high degree of self-initiative and good judgment, especially when working with patients suffering from severe and persistent mental illness as well as managing being involuntarily hospitalized (incarcerated).
All applicants must submit a Statement of Qualification (SOQ) letter no more than 1 page, including the following:
- Knowledge/experience with mentally ill patients in a hospital or forensic setting, or prior mental health experience, and why you would be a good fit to work with this population.
- Knowledge/experience of working within a multi-disciplinary team and how you approach this dynamic.
- Please describe additional qualities or assets that make you an excellent candidate for working within the Chaplaincy Department at DSH-Patton.
In order to gain list eligibility and be appointed to the Protestant Chaplain classification, please follow the link below to the exam bulletin. Failure to take the exam will result in your application not moving forward in our process. Please follow the directions carefully: Protestant Chaplain Exam Bulletin
All applicants may be pre-screened for breadth and depth of experience. Only the most qualified applicants may be interviewed based on screening criteria. For this reason, it is especially important that applicants take special care in thoroughly and accurately completing the application.
You will find additional information about the job in the Duty Statement.
Working Conditions
Minimum Requirements
You will find the Minimum Requirements in the Class Specification.- PROTESTANT CHAPLAIN
Additional Documents
- Job Application Package Checklist
- Duty Statement
Position Details
Special Requirements
- The position(s) require(s) a Background Investigation be cleared prior to being hired.
- The position(s) require(s) Medical Clearance prior to being hired.
Unless there is a specific request to be notified via USPS mail, our main contact will be via email. Email correspondence regarding this job posting will primarily come from PattonHREmploymentUnit@dsh.ca.gov. It is the applicant’s responsibility to check their email inbox, including junk/spam emails for any correspondence regarding their application status. In addition, applicants are encouraged to keep their CalCareers profile updated with a current telephone number, mailing address, and email.
For experience/education to qualify during the application screening process, and to ensure that minimum qualifications can be determined, applicants should include all employment history on the Examination/ Employment Application (STD. 678) including detailed job descriptions, hours worked per week, and start/end dates (MM/DD/YYY). Application packages without this information will experience delayed processing times and your eligibility for this position may be impacted.
A completed STD. 678 and any other relevant documents (e.g., unofficial transcript, copy of degree, resume, etc.) should be submitted electronically via your CalCareers account. Please reference Job Control #492452 and indicate the basis of your eligibility in the Examination(s) or Job Title(s) section. SROA and surplus candidates should submit a copy of their letter with their application. Please remove any confidential information (i.e., social security number, date of birth) from your documents prior to submission.
Complete Application Packages (including your STD. 678 and applicable or required documents) must be submitted to apply for this Job Posting. Application Packages may be submitted electronically through your CalCareers account at www.CalCareers.ca.gov. Submitting an electronic application through your CalCareers account is strongly recommended since electronic applications will be received/processed faster than other methods of filing. Please submit only one application. Applicants will be disqualified from the interview process if the STD Form 678 is incomplete. That includes job titles, job duties, work address, time worked at that position, supervisor name, and supervisor phone number.
**Click on the link to complete the Department of State Hospitals Recruitment Survey: DSH Recruitment Survey**
Application Instructions
Dates printed on Mobile Bar Codes, such as the Quick Response (QR) Codes available at the USPS, are not considered Postmark dates for the purpose of determining timely filing of an application.
Final Filing Date: Until FilledWho May Apply
Applications will be screened and only the most qualified applicants will be selected to move forward in the selection process. Applicants must meet the Minimum Qualifications stated in the Classification Specification(s).
How To Apply
Address for Mailing Application Packages
You may submit your application and any applicable or required documents to:
Address for Drop-Off Application Packages
You may drop off your application and any applicable or required documents at:
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 www.CalCareers.ca.gov. 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 required and must be included.
- Statement of Qualifications -
All applicants must submit a Statement of Qualification (SOQ) letter no more than 1 page, including the following:
- Knowledge/experience with mentally ill patients in a hospital or forensic setting, or prior mental health experience, and why you would be a good fit to work with this population.
- Knowledge/experience of working within a multi-disciplinary team and how you approach this dynamic.
- Please describe additional qualities or assets that make you an excellent candidate for working within the Chaplaincy Department at DSH-Patton.
Benefits
Please review the Benefits Summary that may also be found on the California Department of Human Resources (CalHR) website. You will find information on the benefits afforded by membership in the Public Employees’ Retirement System (CalPERS), benefits and protections provided to public employees by the State Civil Service Act, and salary ranges and a summary of the Protestant Chaplain classification.
Contact Information
The Human Resources Contact is available to answer questions regarding the position or application process.
Department Website: https://www.dsh.ca.gov/Patton
Human Resources Contact:
Human Resources-Employment Unit
(909) 742-5550
Please direct requests for Reasonable Accommodations to the interview scheduler at the time the interview is being scheduled. You may direct any additional questions regarding Reasonable Accommodations or Equal Employment Opportunity for this position(s) to the Department's EEO Office.
EEO Contact:Rachel Guerrero
(909) 742-5243
rachel.guerrero@dsh.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.
Training and Development Information
Training and Development (T&D) assignments are temporary assignments of up to 24 months for training purposes. DSH encourages the use of T&D assignments to provide employees the opportunity to obtain any or a combination of the following:
- Provide the experience necessary to satisfy the experience component of the minimum qualifications of the T&D classification or gain competencies for the preferred or desirable qualifications of the T&D classification.
- Provide employees broader experience and skills that will improve their ability to perform in their current position.
- Help prepare employees for future promotions; or
- Facilitate an employee’s entry into a new occupational field.
An employee must have permanent status in their present State classification. An employee currently in a Limited Term position is not eligible for a T&D assignment. The employee may, but is not required to, satisfy the minimum qualifications of the T&D classification; except, the employee shall possess any licensure, certificate, or similar credential that is a component of the minimum qualifications
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 work place. 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.
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