Native American Spiritual Leader Job at CA Department of Corrections & Rehabilit

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Job Description and Duties

Under the direct supervision of the Community Resources Manager, the Native American Spiritual Leader interviews and counsels incarcerated persons on ethical and moral problems and spiritual matters; prepares and conducts Native American religious services, to include ceremonial sweats, drum ceremonies, and POW WOWS. The Native American Spiritual Leader organizes and instructs classes in Native American religious/cultural teachings, religion, ethics, and sacred music; cooperates with other staff members in carrying out the institution programs; supervises the arranging of programs conducted in the institution by visiting religious groups; visits the sick; counsels with families on problems involved in rehabilitation. The Native American Spiritual Leader explains and interprets the institution’s religious program to community groups; serves, when designated as a member or consultant to the institution’s classification committee and does other work as required.

Individuals who are eligible for a Training and Development assignment may also be considered for this position(s).

CDCR employees are encouraged to use their existing CDCR email address on their application.

This advertisement is for a Native American Spiritual Leader position(s) located at CSP Solano in Vacaville, Solano. Please indicate the position number on your application: 674-229-9912-001.

Main communication for this position will be through email. Please ensure you have a valid email address on your application. *Hiring is pending budget approval.

You will find additional information about the job in the Duty Statement.

Working Conditions

CSP Solano, Vacaville

Minimum Requirements

You will find the Minimum Requirements in the Class Specification.

• NATIVE AMERICAN SPIRITUAL LEADER

Additional Documents

• Job Application Package Checklist
• Duty Statement

Position Details

Job Code #: JC-501611

Position #(s): 674-229-9912-001

Working Title: Native American Spiritual Leader

Classification: NATIVE AMERICAN SPIRITUAL LEADER

$5,743.00 - $7,541.00

New to State candidates will be hired into the minimum salary of the classification or minimum of alternate range when applicable.

# of Positions: 1

Work Location: Solano County

Telework: In Office

Job Type: Permanent, Full Time

Department Information

Vision

We enhance public safety and promote successful community reintegration through education, treatment and active participation in rehabilitative and restorative justice programs.

Mission

To facilitate the successful reintegration of the individuals in our care back to their communities equipped with the tools to be drug‑free, healthy, and employable members of society by providing education, treatment, rehabilitative, and restorative justice programs, all in a safe and humane environment.

Values

California Department of Corrections and Rehabilitation (CDCR) and California Correctional Health Care Services (CCHCS) are committed to building an inclusive and culturally diverse workplace. We are determined to attract and hire more candidates from diverse communities and empower all employees from a variety of backgrounds, perspectives, and personal experiences. We are proud to foster inclusion and drive collaborative efforts to increase representation at all levels of the Department.

CDCR/CCHCS strives to collaborate with the community to enhance public safety and promote successful community reintegration through education, treatment and active participation in rehabilitative and restorative justice programs. Incumbents establish and maintain cooperative working relationships within the department, other governmental agencies, health care partners, and communities.

CDCR/CCHCS values all team members. We work cooperatively to provide the highest level of health care possible to a diverse correctional population, which includes medical, dental, nursing, mental health, and pharmacy. We encourage creativity and ingenuity while treating others fairly, honestly, and with respect, all of which are critical to the success of the CDCR/CCHCS mission.

Founded in 1885, the California Department of Corrections and Rehabilitation (CDCR) is one of the nation’s largest and most diverse correctional departments in the country. We are dedicated to enhancing public safety through the safe and secure incarceration of offenders, by providing effective parole supervision, and implementing rehabilitative strategies to successfully reintegrate offenders into our communities.

Special Requirements

Do not include any confidential information on any documents you submit for a job vacancy, such as your State application, resume, or educational transcripts. Confidential information that should be excluded or removed from these documents includes, but is not limited to, your Social Security Number (SSN), birthdate, student identification number, driver’s license number (unless required), basis of eligibility, examination results, LEAP status, marital status, and age. Confidential information on the first page of applications submitted electronically online, such as Easy ID number, SSN, examination related information, and driver’s license number will automatically be redacted upon submission.

Possession of Minimum Qualifications will be verified prior to interview and/or appointment. If you are meeting Minimum Qualifications with education, you should include your unofficial transcripts/diploma for verification. Official transcripts may be required upon appointment. If it is determined an applicant does not meet the Minimum Qualifications, the candidate will be withheld from the eligibility list, rendering them inactive and ineligible to be hired for the position. Candidates who have been withheld may file an appeal with the State Personnel Board.

Applicants who completed their education outside of the US (with foreign degrees/transcripts) must obtain and submit verification of U.S. course/degree equivalency. Foreign education credential evaluation services can be found at NACES | National Association of Credential Evaluation Services.

Candidates new to CDCR/CCHCS are required to submit to a background investigation process utilizing Live Scan Fingerprinting, as well as a Tuberculosis test/evaluation prior to appointment, followed by department annual Tuberculosis testing/evaluation thereafter.

When submitting supporting documents, PDF file format is preferred.

CDCR/CCHCS utilizes E‑Verify to confirm candidate’s identity and employment authorization. For more information about E‑Verify, you may go to www.e-verify.gov.

This advertisement may be used for other vacancies that occur during the life of this recruitment.

Desirable Qualifications

Willingness to create and promote an equitable and inclusive workplace where diversity is celebrated and valued.

Contact Information

Human Resources Contact: Chanell Vellenoweth (707) 451‑0182 ext: 5587, chanell.vellenoweth@cdcr.ca.gov

Hiring Unit Contact: Hiring Unit (707) 451‑0182 ext: 5550, m_cdcr‑hr‑sol@cdcr.ca.gov

Reasonable Accommodations: Interview scheduler during interview scheduling.

Equal Employment Opportunity: Rodney Speight (707) 451‑0182, Rodney.Speight@cdcr.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.

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 workplace. 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.

Seniority Level

Entry level

Employment Type

Full‑time

Job Function

Other

Industries

Law Enforcement

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