Connecticut Department of Administrative Services
Chaplain (35 Hour)(Spanish Speaking Protestant)
Connecticut Department of Administrative Services, New Haven, Connecticut, us, 06540
Chaplain (35 Hour)(Spanish Speaking Protestant)
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Chaplain (35 Hour)(Spanish Speaking Protestant)
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Connecticut Department of Administrative Services
1 week ago Be among the first 25 applicants
Recruitment #: 251210-1510HC-002 Location: Bridgeport, CT / Brooklyn, CT / Cheshire, CT / Enfield, CT / Hartford, CT / New Haven, CT / Newtown, CT / Somers, CT / Suffield, CT Date Opened: 12/18/2025 4:12:00 PM Salary: $65,559 - $88,955/year Job Type: Open to the Public Close Date: 1/5/2026 11:59:00 PM
Introduction The State of Connecticut, Department of Correction (DOC) is expanding our Religious Services Department and hiring multiple Spanish Speaking Protestant Chaplains who will provide spiritual services to the incarcerated people in Connecticut.
What We Can Offer You
Visit our NEW State Employee Benefits Overview page!
The State of Connecticut is an eligible Public Service Loan Forgiveness employer, meaning you may be eligible to have qualifying student loans forgiven after 10 years of service. Click here for more information.
Professional growth and development opportunities.
A healthy work/life balance for all employees!
Position Highlights
This position is full-time, following a first shift schedule, 35 hours a week, with a flexible schedule based on program and facility needs, and is entitled to excellent benefits including health and dental.
Candidates selected for this position will be required to attend the 14-week Training Academy in Cheshire, CT.
Additional information will be provided during the hiring process.
Responsibilities As a Chaplain at the DOC, you will work with our various offender populations conducting religious services in our state facilities, including:
Administering rites and sacraments;
Preparing and preaching sermons;
Conferring with visiting clergy;
Counseling individuals and their families;
Collaborating with facility staff on religious concerns that may arise;
Meeting the needs of the department, including providing worship services during holidays.
Facilities
Bridgeport CC - Bridgeport, CT
Brooklyn CI - Brooklyn, CT
Cheshire CI - Cheshire, CT
Corrigan CC - Uncasville, CT
Cybulski CI - Somers, CT
Garner CI - Newtown, CT
Hartford CC - Hartford, CT
MacDougall-Walker CI - Suffield, CT
Manson Youth Institute - Cheshire, CT
New Haven CC - New Haven, CT
Osborn CI - Somers, CT
Robinson CI - Enfield, CT
York CI - Niantic, CT
About the Department The Connecticut Department of Correction is a diverse agency with a wide variety of employees from correction officers, educators, managers, and skilled professionals. We value differences that make us stronger as a team and support our mission statement. We operate 13 correctional facilities and provide supervision and re‑entry programming for offenders.
Job Class Description In the Chaplaincy Department, this role is accountable for ministering to the pastoral needs of the population and for conducting religious services.
Examples of Duties
Preaches and conducts religious services in a state facility;
Administers rites and sacraments;
Prepares and preaches sermons;
Confers with visiting clergy;
Consults with facility staff on religious problems;
Interprets Chaplain function to other departments in facility;
Under appropriate clinical supervision, counsels individuals and their families;
Participates in team meetings;
Keeps records and writes reports;
Assists in organizing and conducting seminars for community clergy;
Participates in various in‑house educational programs;
May speak to lay and professional groups;
May train and conduct choir;
May serve on a variety of committees;
May participate in Employee Assistance Program;
May counsel staff and their families;
Performs related duties as required.
Knowledge, Skills & Abilities
Knowledge of pastoral ministry and ability to perform requirements of formal religious services;
Skills:
interpersonal skills;
oral and written communication skills.
Minimum Qualifications
Incumbents must possess one of the following:
Graduation from an accredited three‑year postgraduate theological seminary;
A Master of Divinity degree or its equivalent;
Completion of all formal religious training required by a recognized religious denomination necessary to perform the pastoral role.
One (1) year of pastoral experience or equivalent experience within a recognized religious denomination.
Preferred Qualifications
Proficiency in Spanish;
Experience providing pastoral care in Spanish;
Experience providing religious services in Spanish;Clinical Pastoral Education (CPE) experience;
Experience working with diverse and at‑risk populations;
Experience working with diverse cultures;
Experience or familiarity with other faith traditions;
Experience working independently;
Experience multi‑tasking and having the ability to keep records and work schedules organized;
Experience working in a team environment with others who may come from different backgrounds and/or beliefs;
Regional or National Endorsement/Ordination/Faculties;
Post‑graduate education accredited by the Association of Theological Schools;
Formal Religious Training must be recognized by a regional or national religious denomination.
Special Requirements
Incumbents in this class must have been ordained or commissioned by a religious body and received endorsement by an acceptable recognized denominational authority for this position. Endorsement or credentialing by the same endorsing authority must be ongoing and uninterrupted as a condition of employment.
Incumbents in this class may be required to possess and maintain a valid Motor Vehicle Operator’s license.
Incumbents in this class may be required to travel.
Working Conditions Incumbents may be required to lift and restrain individuals or inmates; may have some exposure to communicable/infectious diseases and to risk of injury from assaultive/abusive individuals or inmates; may be exposed to disagreeable conditions.
Equal Opportunity Employer The State of Connecticut is an equal opportunity/affirmative action employer and strongly encourages the applications of women, minorities, and persons with disabilities.
Application Instructions
Meet Minimum Qualifications as listed on the job opening.
Submit application via the ‘Apply’ or ‘Apply Online’ buttons on the official State of Connecticut Online Employment Center job posting.
Resume Policy: Resumes are not accepted during the initial application process; additional documentation may be required later.
Preferred Shift/Location: Select all locations and shifts you are willing to work on your application.
Timely Submission: All application materials must be received by the job posting deadline.
For additional resources, visit the Applicant Reference Library or check the Applicant Tips on How to Apply. For questions, contact Alejandro G. Dávila-Hurtado at alejandro.davila-hurtado@ct.gov.
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Chaplain (35 Hour)(Spanish Speaking Protestant)
role at
Connecticut Department of Administrative Services
1 week ago Be among the first 25 applicants
Recruitment #: 251210-1510HC-002 Location: Bridgeport, CT / Brooklyn, CT / Cheshire, CT / Enfield, CT / Hartford, CT / New Haven, CT / Newtown, CT / Somers, CT / Suffield, CT Date Opened: 12/18/2025 4:12:00 PM Salary: $65,559 - $88,955/year Job Type: Open to the Public Close Date: 1/5/2026 11:59:00 PM
Introduction The State of Connecticut, Department of Correction (DOC) is expanding our Religious Services Department and hiring multiple Spanish Speaking Protestant Chaplains who will provide spiritual services to the incarcerated people in Connecticut.
What We Can Offer You
Visit our NEW State Employee Benefits Overview page!
The State of Connecticut is an eligible Public Service Loan Forgiveness employer, meaning you may be eligible to have qualifying student loans forgiven after 10 years of service. Click here for more information.
Professional growth and development opportunities.
A healthy work/life balance for all employees!
Position Highlights
This position is full-time, following a first shift schedule, 35 hours a week, with a flexible schedule based on program and facility needs, and is entitled to excellent benefits including health and dental.
Candidates selected for this position will be required to attend the 14-week Training Academy in Cheshire, CT.
Additional information will be provided during the hiring process.
Responsibilities As a Chaplain at the DOC, you will work with our various offender populations conducting religious services in our state facilities, including:
Administering rites and sacraments;
Preparing and preaching sermons;
Conferring with visiting clergy;
Counseling individuals and their families;
Collaborating with facility staff on religious concerns that may arise;
Meeting the needs of the department, including providing worship services during holidays.
Facilities
Bridgeport CC - Bridgeport, CT
Brooklyn CI - Brooklyn, CT
Cheshire CI - Cheshire, CT
Corrigan CC - Uncasville, CT
Cybulski CI - Somers, CT
Garner CI - Newtown, CT
Hartford CC - Hartford, CT
MacDougall-Walker CI - Suffield, CT
Manson Youth Institute - Cheshire, CT
New Haven CC - New Haven, CT
Osborn CI - Somers, CT
Robinson CI - Enfield, CT
York CI - Niantic, CT
About the Department The Connecticut Department of Correction is a diverse agency with a wide variety of employees from correction officers, educators, managers, and skilled professionals. We value differences that make us stronger as a team and support our mission statement. We operate 13 correctional facilities and provide supervision and re‑entry programming for offenders.
Job Class Description In the Chaplaincy Department, this role is accountable for ministering to the pastoral needs of the population and for conducting religious services.
Examples of Duties
Preaches and conducts religious services in a state facility;
Administers rites and sacraments;
Prepares and preaches sermons;
Confers with visiting clergy;
Consults with facility staff on religious problems;
Interprets Chaplain function to other departments in facility;
Under appropriate clinical supervision, counsels individuals and their families;
Participates in team meetings;
Keeps records and writes reports;
Assists in organizing and conducting seminars for community clergy;
Participates in various in‑house educational programs;
May speak to lay and professional groups;
May train and conduct choir;
May serve on a variety of committees;
May participate in Employee Assistance Program;
May counsel staff and their families;
Performs related duties as required.
Knowledge, Skills & Abilities
Knowledge of pastoral ministry and ability to perform requirements of formal religious services;
Skills:
interpersonal skills;
oral and written communication skills.
Minimum Qualifications
Incumbents must possess one of the following:
Graduation from an accredited three‑year postgraduate theological seminary;
A Master of Divinity degree or its equivalent;
Completion of all formal religious training required by a recognized religious denomination necessary to perform the pastoral role.
One (1) year of pastoral experience or equivalent experience within a recognized religious denomination.
Preferred Qualifications
Proficiency in Spanish;
Experience providing pastoral care in Spanish;
Experience providing religious services in Spanish;Clinical Pastoral Education (CPE) experience;
Experience working with diverse and at‑risk populations;
Experience working with diverse cultures;
Experience or familiarity with other faith traditions;
Experience working independently;
Experience multi‑tasking and having the ability to keep records and work schedules organized;
Experience working in a team environment with others who may come from different backgrounds and/or beliefs;
Regional or National Endorsement/Ordination/Faculties;
Post‑graduate education accredited by the Association of Theological Schools;
Formal Religious Training must be recognized by a regional or national religious denomination.
Special Requirements
Incumbents in this class must have been ordained or commissioned by a religious body and received endorsement by an acceptable recognized denominational authority for this position. Endorsement or credentialing by the same endorsing authority must be ongoing and uninterrupted as a condition of employment.
Incumbents in this class may be required to possess and maintain a valid Motor Vehicle Operator’s license.
Incumbents in this class may be required to travel.
Working Conditions Incumbents may be required to lift and restrain individuals or inmates; may have some exposure to communicable/infectious diseases and to risk of injury from assaultive/abusive individuals or inmates; may be exposed to disagreeable conditions.
Equal Opportunity Employer The State of Connecticut is an equal opportunity/affirmative action employer and strongly encourages the applications of women, minorities, and persons with disabilities.
Application Instructions
Meet Minimum Qualifications as listed on the job opening.
Submit application via the ‘Apply’ or ‘Apply Online’ buttons on the official State of Connecticut Online Employment Center job posting.
Resume Policy: Resumes are not accepted during the initial application process; additional documentation may be required later.
Preferred Shift/Location: Select all locations and shifts you are willing to work on your application.
Timely Submission: All application materials must be received by the job posting deadline.
For additional resources, visit the Applicant Reference Library or check the Applicant Tips on How to Apply. For questions, contact Alejandro G. Dávila-Hurtado at alejandro.davila-hurtado@ct.gov.
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