Manager of Chaplaincy Services

This level manages religious services across a department’s facilities statewide.  Work includes supervising and overseeing services provided by subordinate Chaplains, contractual staff and volunteer organizations as well as managing associated budgets and contracts on behalf of a department.

Essential functions are fundamental, core functions common to all positions in the class series and are not intended to be an exhaustive list of all job duties for any one position in the class.  Since class specifications are descriptive and not restrictive, incumbents can complete job duties of similar kind not specifically listed here.

• Plans, coordinates, and conducts religious services according to expressed religious preference of a facility’s population, which may include a variety of religions and belief systems (i.e. Christianity, Islam, Judaism).
   
• Plans and schedules religious programs and instruction provided by community volunteers.
   
• Provides religious and spiritual counsel to individual and families on a regular basis and in time of crisis.
   
• Ensures moral and spiritual support on a consistent and emergency basis.
   
• Maximizes benefits of volunteer programs.
   
• Participates with other staff professionals to provide holistic care.

JOB REQUIREMENTS for Manager of Chaplaincy Services
Applicants must have education, training and/or experience demonstrating competence in each of the following areas:

1. Possession of a Masters degree or higher in Divinity or related field.
2. Possession of an ecclesiastical endorsement by a recognized religious denomination and approval by that body for institutional ministry.
3. Three years’ experience in clinical or institutional pastoral work.
4. One year of experience in individual or group counseling.
5. Knowledge of budget management and control which includes managing a budget for the purpose of keeping expenditures within the limitations of available appropriations and available revenue and maintaining, monitoring, projecting and controlling a budget within set policies and procedures.
6. Knowledge of staff supervision acquired through course work, academic training, training provided through an employer, or performing as a lead worker overseeing the work of others; OR supervising staff which may include planning, assigning, reviewing, and evaluating the work of others; OR supervising through subordinate supervisors a group of professional, technical, and clerical employees.     

Prior to institutional assignment, candidates must successfully complete all phases of the Non-Security Basic Training Course.  This course is five-weeks in duration, and is administered by the Department of Correction at the Employee Development Center.  Coursework includes physical, classroom and hands-on training. 

DOC: For admission to the State of Delaware Department of Correction Academy applicants who are made a conditional offer of employment shall be required to successfully complete a criminal background check, physical ability test to demonstrate fitness for duty, an approved psychological examination,  pre-employment drug test and medical examination.  The recruiting agency requires the applicant to pay for the medical examination as part of the conditional offer of hire.

Upon a conditional offer, the applicant must undergo a pre-employment base line two step tuberculin skin test (TST) as part of the hiring process.

To learn more about the comprehensive benefit package please visit our website at https://dhr.delaware.gov/benefits/

Once you have submitted your application on-line, all future correspondence related to your application will be sent via email.  Please keep your contact information current.  You may also view all correspondence sent to you by the State of Delaware in the “My Applications” tab at statejobs.delaware.gov.

The application and supplemental questionnaire are evaluated based upon a rating of your education, training and experience as they relate to the job requirements of the position.  It is essential that you provide complete and accurate information on your application and the supplemental questionnaire to include dates of employment, job title and job duties.  For education and training, list name of educational provider, training course titles and summary of course content.   Narrative information supplied in response to the questions must be supported by the information supplied on the application including your employment, education and training history as it relates to the job requirements.

Accommodations are available for applicants with disabilities in all phases of the application and employment process.  To request an auxiliary aid or service please call (302) 739-5458. TDD users should call the Delaware Relay Service Number 1-800-232-5460 for assistance.  The State of Delaware – An Equal Opportunity and Affirmative Action Employer.