Chaplain- Lenoir YDC
Chaplain- Lenoir YDC
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Description of Work
- We are looking for candidates who have a passion for helping at-risk youth.We areWorking Together to Strengthen North Carolinas Youth and Families!
This position is located at Lenoir Youth Development Center in Kinston NC.
This is a repost. Previous applicants are still under consideration and do not need to reapply.This position is responsible for providing developing coordinating and monitoring religious/spiritual activities and meeting the spiritual emotional clinical and social needs of the staff youth and families served by Lenoir Youth Development Center. This position will also be responsible for developing a wide array of community resources including recruiting orienting coordinating and supervising the various volunteers and religious organizations that provide their services to the youth and families served by the Department. Also responsible for collecting Juvenile Letters from the Housing Unit Black Box.This position requires the ability to:- Listen understand and minister to the specific spiritual needs of persons in crisis.
- Work effectively with persons of diverse religious cultural racial backgrounds and structures.
- Establish intra-staff relationships and function in a multidisciplinary setting as a member of management treatment and childcare teams and to interpret to the staff the role of spirituality in delinquency and the religious resources and concerns of students.
- Relate effectively with all levels of staff youth families and communities.
- Develop education programs for clergy and laymen in the area of crisis ministry.
Work Schedule:
Work hours for this position are Monday-Friday 8am-5pmBenefits:This is a full-time position (40 hours per week) withState Benefits including paid vacation paid sick leave paid holidays retirement and health insurance. To view an example of total compensation please click hereNC OSHR: Total Compensation CalculatorAbout Juvenile Justice:
The Division of Juvenile Justice and Delinquency Prevention is committed to the reduction and prevention of juvenile delinquency by effectively intervening educating and treating youth in order to strengthen families and increase public safety. If you have a passion for making a difference in the lives of North Carolinas youth we welcome you to be part of the team. To learn more about Juvenile Justice please go to thisLINK.
Knowledge Skills and Abilities / Competencies
DPS uses the Merit-Based Recruitment and Selection Plan to fill positions subject to theState Human Resources Actwith the most qualified individuals.
The Minimum Education and Experience (E&E)is REQUIRED toqualify for this position.All work history and education (includingaccuratedates of employment/attendance) must be documented on the application. Transcripts may be attached to supplement education and work experience may include internships volunteerism and full and part-time work. Supplemental Questions are also a required part of the application: answers must reference education or work experience listed on the application.A complete all-inclusive application maximizes an applicants potential to qualify for the position as well as receive the highest possible salary if selected for the position. Salary will be based on relevant qualifications internal equity and budgetary considerations for the advertised position.Click here for more information and application resources.
Resumes may be attached as a supplement to the application but arenota substitution for a complete application.
Management Preference:These skills are not required but managers may choose to interview/select applicants who demonstrate Management Preferences.
- Experience working with at-risk youth and families
- Experience working in a multi-disciplinary environment as part of a treatment team.
- Experience with pastoral counseling in an institutional setting or a community setting.
Minimum Education and Experience Requirements
Some state job postings say you can qualify by an equivalent combination of education and experience. If that language appears below then you may qualify through EITHER years of education OR years of directly related experience OR a combination of both. See details.
Master of Divinity degree from a school of theology or seminary accredited by The Association of Theological Schools (ATS) and one year of residency in Clinical Pastoral Education (CPE) or equivalent professional chaplaincy experience and Ordination or membership in a recognized religious governed body;
OR
Masters degree in related field from an appropriately accredited institution and one year of residency in Clinical Pastoral Education (CPE) or equivalent professional chaplaincy/clergy experience and Ordination or membership in a recognized religious governed body;
OR
An equivalent combination of education and experience.
Necessary Special Qualification:Applicants for positions designated as Juvenile Justice Officers are subject to and must meet the hiring and training standards established by the North Carolina Criminal Justice Education and Training Standards Commission as defined in Title 12 Chapter 9 of the NC Administrative Code by the statutory authority of GS 17C.Selected applicant must attend and successfully complete and pass the Juvenile Justice Officer Basic Training certification program. The certification requires four weeks to complete and is comprised of classroom and physically demanding training. This training is carried out at regional training centers and requires consecutive overnight addition the selected candidate must:Have or be able to obtain required documentation for certification as a Juvenile Justice Officer (i.e. a diploma).Pass a Criminal Background checkPass a Drug Screening testPass a Psychological testPass a Sexual Risk Screening testPass a Physical (to include Vision and Hearing)Be a US citizenBe at least 20 years of ageHave a valid drivers licenseClick here to learn more about the requirements for Juvenile Justice Officer & Juvenile Court Counselor Certification.
Supplemental and Contact Information
The North Carolina Department of Public Safety (DPS) is an Equal Opportunity Employer who embraces an Employment First philosophy which consists of complying with all federal laws state laws and Executive Orders. Consistent with the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) we are committed to full inclusion of qualified applicants and will review requests for reasonable accommodation to perform essential job functions during the hiring process or while on the job.
Public Service Loan Forgiveness Program
For applicants with student loans becoming a state employee may include eligibility forthe Public Service Loan Forgiveness Program. to learn more.
Transcripts
- Degrees and transcripts must be received from appropriately accredited college or university.
- Applicants who earned college credit hours but did not complete a degree program must attach an unofficial transcript to receive credit for education.
- International degrees and transcripts must be evaluated for accreditation by a recognized evaluation service by the closing date of this posting. Failure to provide documentation may result in ineligibility. The National Association of Credential Evaluation Services (NACES) has several options to provide credential verification: Experience
- Applicants seeking Veterans Preference must attach a DD-214 Form (Certificate of Release or Discharge from Active Duty that includes Character of Discharge - Member 4 or Service 2 form) to the application.
- Applicants seeking National Guard Preference:
- A current member of the North Carolina National Guard in good standing must attach a NGB 23A (RPAS).
- A former member of the North Carolina National Guard who served for at least 6 years and were discharged under honorable conditions must attach either a DD256 or NGB 22.
The NC Dept. of Public Safety must adhere to the US Dept. of Justice Final Rule on the National Standards to Prevent Detect and Respond to Prison Rape. PREA Hiring and Promotion Prohibitions
If applying for a Juvenile Justice & Delinquency Prevention position certified through the NC Dept. of Justice - Criminal Justice Standards Division please click this link for specific certification requirements: Juvenile Justice Officer & Juvenile Court Counselor Certification.
Per NC General Statute 143B-1209.54 applicants hired into a position certified as a criminal justice officer or justice officer are required to electronically submit fingerprints to the NC State Bureau of Investigation for a state and national criminal history record check and enrollment in the FBIs Next Generation Identification System: Criminal Justice Record of Arrest and Prosecution Background Service (RAP Back). This is in addition to submitting fingerprints during the application process.
Due to the volume of applications received we are unable to provide information regarding the status of your application. Please log in to your Government Jobs account and click Application Status. If you are selected for an interview you will be contacted by the hiring manager. If you are no longer under consideration you will receive an email notification.
For technical issues with your application please call the Applicant Support Help Line at . If there are any questions about this posting other than your application status please contact Kassia White at
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