Chaplaincy Training and Education Coordinator

Wake County, NC - USA

Yearly Salary: $ 41655 - 72897

Posted on: 30+ days ago

Vacancies: 1 Vacancy

Job Summary

Description of Work

This position will support chaplains who are serving on the front lines in Department of Adult Correction (DAC) Institutions by developing training education and support structures that can sustain and renew clergy working in North Carolina prisons. This individual will work on the Chaplaincy Services State Office team to lead pre-existing trainings and help develop new continuing education and clergy renewal programs for chaplains serving in DAC Institutions state-wide. The individual must have basic knowledge to apply constitutional principles the Religious Land Use and Institutionalized Persons Act (RLUIPA) and key court decisions pertaining to religious practices for equal treatment on an interfaith basis. The selected candidate must be able to comprehend and abide by policy standard operating procedures memoranda legal documents and other directives governing departmental and facility activity.

NOTE:Applicant must submit a completed state application. Place all ministerial information on the application for credit ordination date Clinical Pastoral Education (CPE) and Masters of Divinity Degree. If the information is NOT listed on the state application it will not be considered.

This is a full-time position (40 hours per week) withState Benefits.

**Pre-Interview Criteria Step - Required Documents**

All applicants MUST submit the following documents at the time of application.

A copy of your Master of Divinity degree or equivalent Masters Degree / or transcript
A copy of your Clinical Pastoral Education (CPE) Certificates/ or CPE transcript
A copy of your Ordination Certificateor equivalent.
A current Letter of Good Standing from endorsing faith group/ ecclesiastical endorsement
A current Resume

Other Considerations

To establish an equivalency to the one-year residency in Clinical Pastoral Education (CPE) candidates must either complete Level One Unit One of CPE along with one year of supervised ministerial experience orhave two years of professional prison chaplaincy experience.

Note to Current State Employees

State employees are encouraged to apply for positions of interest even if the salary grade is the same as or lower than their current position. If selected for this position a new salary will be recalculated taking into consideration the quantity of relevant education and experience funding availability and internal equity. Based upon these factors a pay increase MAY result.

As a chaplain you will provide faith-based support to offenders who follow a variety of religious beliefs and may be at different custody levels depending on the facility or institution.

To better understand the custody levels at the Department of Adult Correction please refer to the descriptions below:

Minimum Custody Level: Offenders require minimal oversight and are allowed to enter and exit their cells during specific times.
Medium Custody Level: Offenders require more supervision than those in Minimum Custody but less than those in Close Custody.
Close Custody Level: Offenders are under strict supervision with their movement within the facility closely controlled.

Knowledge Skills and Abilities / Competencies

Effective July 1 2025 candidates now meet the minimum qualifications of a position if they have the minimum education and experience listed from the class specification. The knowledge skills and abilities listed in the vacancy announcement should be used as management preferences and be used to screen for the most qualified pool of applicants.

Management Preference

Demonstrated knowledge of the principles of clinical pastoral/spiritual care and the role of the chaplain in a correctional/ institutional setting.
Proven ability to plan organize and develop programs including strong written and oral communication skills and ability to work with a team.
Proven experience establishing rapport with other clergy community partners and care recipients.
Demonstrated ability to develop lead and teach trainings classes continuing education retreats or other educational experiences including but not limited to the ability to develop written curricula using the full Microsoft Office suite.

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

Supplemental and Contact Information

Come Join Us To Make A Difference!

Department of Adult Correctionis one of the largest state agencies with more than 19000 employees. It is responsible for safeguarding and preserving the lives and property of its citizens through prevention protection and preparation as well as the care custody and supervision of all adults sentenced after conviction for violating North Carolina laws. This department includes State Prisons with custody healthcare and facility operations staff as well as the division of Community Supervision. Other divisions include Administration Compliance & Accreditation Comprehensive Health Services Internal Affairs & Intelligence Operations Post-Release Supervision & Parole Commission and Rehabilitation & Reentry.

Chaplaincy Servicesis a section within the Department of Adult Correction. We seek to provide compassionate individualized spiritual care to incarcerated individuals their families and correctional staff. We ensure that each persons spiritual beliefs and religious practices are respected and supported in accordance with the First Amendment and the Religious Land Use and Institutionalized Persons Act (RLUIPA). Chaplaincy Services provides subject matter expertise to wardens and correctional staff to not only support the mission of NCDAC but also work collaboratively with other disciplines to enhance the orderly operation and rehabilitative possibility of our institutions.

The North Carolina Department of Adult Correction (DAC) is an Equal Opportunity Employer that embraces an Employment First philosophy which consists of complying with all federal laws state laws and Executive Orders. We are committed to reviewing requests for reasonable accommodation at any time during the hiring process or while on the job.

DAC uses the Merit-Based Recruitment and Selection Plan to fill positions subject to the State Human Resources Act with the most qualified individuals. Hiring salary will be based on relevant qualifications internal equity and budgetary considerations pertinent to the advertised position.

It is critical to our screening and salary determination process that applications contain comprehensive information. Information should be provided in the appropriate areas to include the beginning and ending dates of jobs worked education with the date graduated all work experience and certificates/licenses. Resumes will not be accepted in lieu of completing this application. Answers to Supplemental Questions must refer to the education or work experience listed on this application to receive credit. Degrees must be received from appropriately accredited institutions.

Applicants seeking Veterans Preference must attach aDD-214 Member-4 Form(Certificate of Release or Discharge from Active Duty) to their applications.
Applicants seeking National Guard Preference must attach a NGB 23A (RPAS) if they are a current member of the NC National Guard in good standing. If a former member of the NC National Guard who served for at least 6 years and was discharged under honorable conditions they must attach either a DD256 or NGB 22.
If applicants earned college credit hours but did not complete a degree program they must attach an unofficial transcript to each application to receive credit for this education.
If applying for a position certified through the NC Dept. of Justice - Criminal Justice Standards Division click this link for specific certification requirements: Correctional & Probation/Parole Officer Certification.
The NC Dept. of Adult Correction must adhere to the US Dept. of Justice Final Rule on the National Standards to Prevent Detect and Respond to Prison Rape. Click this link for information on hiring and promotion prohibition requirements for all positions in the NC Dept. of Adult Correction: PREAHiring and Promotion Prohibitions (Download PDF reader).
Per NCGeneral Statute 143B-972.1 (Download PDF reader) 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.
If you were ever charged with a criminal offense at some point in your life you will be required to provide certified and true copies of warrant(s) and judgment(s) for each offense (other than a minor traffic violation) as a condition of employment even if documentation and charges have previously been reported to this agency.

Due to the volume of applications received we are unable to provide information regarding the status of your application over the phone. To check the status of your application please log in to your account and click Application Status. If you are selected for an interview you will be contacted by management. 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 Lisa Byrd.

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Description of WorkThis position will support chaplains who are serving on the front lines in Department of Adult Correction (DAC) Institutions by developing training education and support structures that can sustain and renew clergy working in North Carolina prisons. This individual will work on th...