CA Department of Corrections & Rehabilitation
Jewish Chaplain
CA Department of Corrections & Rehabilitation, California, Missouri, United States, 65018
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Jewish Chaplain
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Job Description and Duties
Under the direction of the Community Resource Manager (CRM) of the Department of Corrections (D.O.C.), provide religious services to inmates.
Interview and counsel incarcerated people on ethical, moral, and spiritual matters.
Prepare and conduct religious services and administer religious rites.
Organize and instruct classes in religious ethics and sacred music.
Supervise the arrangement of programs conducted in the institution by visiting religious and allied groups.
Counsel regarding family problems and serve as a consultant to classification committees.
Work with inmate groups and activities and provide supervision of assigned workers.
Minimum Requirements
Jewish faith and active membership in a recognized Jewish community.
Valid rabbinic or cantorial ordination.
Experience providing spiritual care in a correctional setting or similar environment (preferred).
Excellent interpersonal and counseling skills.
Ability to maintain confidentiality and professionalism in a diverse environment.
Position Details
Job Code:
JC-503128
Classification:
JEWISH CHAPLAIN
Salary Range:
$2,871.50 – $3,770.50 per month
# of Positions:
1
Work Location:
North Kern State Prison, Delano, CA (Kern County)
Telework:
In Office
Job Type:
12‑Month Limited Term, Part‑time (½ time)
Maximum Tenure:
May 2025 (subject to extension up to 24 months or conversion to permanent)
Special Requirements Applicants will undergo a comprehensive background investigation, Live Scan Fingerprinting, and a Tuberculosis test/evaluation prior to appointment, with annual follow‑up thereafter. Candidates new to CDCR/CCHCS must submit verification of U.S. course/degree equivalency for foreign education. All documentation should be submitted in PDF format whenever possible.
Desirable Qualifications
Willingness to create and promote an equitable and inclusive workplace where diversity is celebrated and valued.
Experience in cross‑cultural counseling and communication.
Contact Information
Human Resources Contact:
Evie Escamilla, (661) 721-2345 ext. 6721, Evie.Escamilla@cdcr.ca.gov
Hiring Unit Contact:
Leilani Jularbal, (661) 721-2345 ext. 6723, Leilani.Jularbal@cdcr.ca.gov
EEO Coordinator:
(661) 721-2345 ext. 5090
California Relay Service: 1-800-735-2929 (TTY)
Examination Information To obtain eligibility for the Jewish Chaplain position, applicants must first take and pass the Jewish Chaplain Exam Bulletin. Instructions and link for the exam are provided on the CDCR website.
Equal Opportunity Employer The State of California is an equal opportunity employer to all, regardless of age, ancestry, color, disability, family care and medical leave, gender expression, identity, genetic information, marital status, military status, national origin, political affiliation, race, religious creed, sex, and sexual orientation. The State is committed to achieving a drug‑free workplace; any use of illegal drugs is inconsistent with this objective.
Department Information The CA Department of Corrections and Rehabilitation (CDCR) and California Correctional Health Care Services (CCHCS) enhance public safety and promote successful community reintegration through education, treatment, and restorative justice programs. Our mission is to equip individuals in our care to reenter society as drug‑free, healthy, and employable members of the community, in a safe and humane environment.
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Jewish Chaplain
role at
CA Department of Corrections & Rehabilitation .
Job Description and Duties
Under the direction of the Community Resource Manager (CRM) of the Department of Corrections (D.O.C.), provide religious services to inmates.
Interview and counsel incarcerated people on ethical, moral, and spiritual matters.
Prepare and conduct religious services and administer religious rites.
Organize and instruct classes in religious ethics and sacred music.
Supervise the arrangement of programs conducted in the institution by visiting religious and allied groups.
Counsel regarding family problems and serve as a consultant to classification committees.
Work with inmate groups and activities and provide supervision of assigned workers.
Minimum Requirements
Jewish faith and active membership in a recognized Jewish community.
Valid rabbinic or cantorial ordination.
Experience providing spiritual care in a correctional setting or similar environment (preferred).
Excellent interpersonal and counseling skills.
Ability to maintain confidentiality and professionalism in a diverse environment.
Position Details
Job Code:
JC-503128
Classification:
JEWISH CHAPLAIN
Salary Range:
$2,871.50 – $3,770.50 per month
# of Positions:
1
Work Location:
North Kern State Prison, Delano, CA (Kern County)
Telework:
In Office
Job Type:
12‑Month Limited Term, Part‑time (½ time)
Maximum Tenure:
May 2025 (subject to extension up to 24 months or conversion to permanent)
Special Requirements Applicants will undergo a comprehensive background investigation, Live Scan Fingerprinting, and a Tuberculosis test/evaluation prior to appointment, with annual follow‑up thereafter. Candidates new to CDCR/CCHCS must submit verification of U.S. course/degree equivalency for foreign education. All documentation should be submitted in PDF format whenever possible.
Desirable Qualifications
Willingness to create and promote an equitable and inclusive workplace where diversity is celebrated and valued.
Experience in cross‑cultural counseling and communication.
Contact Information
Human Resources Contact:
Evie Escamilla, (661) 721-2345 ext. 6721, Evie.Escamilla@cdcr.ca.gov
Hiring Unit Contact:
Leilani Jularbal, (661) 721-2345 ext. 6723, Leilani.Jularbal@cdcr.ca.gov
EEO Coordinator:
(661) 721-2345 ext. 5090
California Relay Service: 1-800-735-2929 (TTY)
Examination Information To obtain eligibility for the Jewish Chaplain position, applicants must first take and pass the Jewish Chaplain Exam Bulletin. Instructions and link for the exam are provided on the CDCR website.
Equal Opportunity Employer The State of California is an equal opportunity employer to all, regardless of age, ancestry, color, disability, family care and medical leave, gender expression, identity, genetic information, marital status, military status, national origin, political affiliation, race, religious creed, sex, and sexual orientation. The State is committed to achieving a drug‑free workplace; any use of illegal drugs is inconsistent with this objective.
Department Information The CA Department of Corrections and Rehabilitation (CDCR) and California Correctional Health Care Services (CCHCS) enhance public safety and promote successful community reintegration through education, treatment, and restorative justice programs. Our mission is to equip individuals in our care to reenter society as drug‑free, healthy, and employable members of the community, in a safe and humane environment.
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