Chaplain I - Sheridan Correctional Center

About the role

The Illinois Department of Corrections is seeking a Chaplain I for the Sheridan Correctional Center. The chaplain oversees the holistic spiritual development and full-spectrum religious support of all faiths, traditions and denominations represented in the facility, serving people in custody with integrity and equity. The position is full-time, salaried, and scheduled 8 am to 4 pm Monday to Friday, with a hybrid availability.

Key responsibilities

• Provide religious services for all faiths, including formal services, sacramental rites and weekly worship services
• Prepare reports and correspondence on chaplaincy matters
• Conduct individual and group counseling sessions for individuals in custody
• Serve as Assistant Employee Assistance Program Coordinator and backup Volunteer Services Coordinator
• Filip outside speaking engagements
• Meet weekly with the Assistant Warden of Programs and the Manager of Chaplain Services to review chaplaincy activities

Required profile

• Four years of college plus three years of study in an accredited theological seminary with a Master of Divinity (MDiv)
• Ordination, ecclesiastical endorsement or licensing by a recognized communion, with authorization from the denomination
• One year of pastoral care experience in a hospital, healthcare, institutional or local ministry setting
• One or more units of accredited clinical pastoral education
• Ability to pass the IDOC/IDJJ background check and a drug screen

Preferred: experience with faith traditions other than one's own, with interdisciplinary behavioral health teams, in institutional chaplaincy, and in counseling, worship preparation and chapel scheduling.

What we offer

• Anticipated starting salary of $6,082 per month, range $6,082-$8,683
• Health, life, vision and dental insurance, pension plan and deferred compensation
• 12 weeks of paid maternity/paternity leave, paid state holidays, 12 paid sick days and 10-25 days of vacation
• Employee assistance program and mental health resources

Applications must be submitted electronically through the State of Illinois online application system; applications by email or paper are not accepted.