DOC Illinois River C.C. Chaplain I
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Job Summary
Position Title: Chaplain I
Job Requisition ID: 58028
Opening Date: 08/13/2026
Closing Date: 08/26/2026 11:59 p.m.
Agency: Department of Corrections
Class Title:CHAPLAIN I - 06901
Skill Option:None
Bilingual Option:None
Salary: Anticipated Starting Salary $6082 monthly; Full Range $6082-$8683 monthly
Job Type: Salaried
Category:Full Time
County: Fulton
Number of Vacancies: 1
Bargaining Unit Code:RC063 Professional Employees EducatorsJuvenile Justice School Counselors and Special Education Resources Coordinatorsand Physicians AFSCME
Merit Comp Code:
This position is a union position; therefore provisions of the relevant collective bargaining agreement/labor contract apply to the filling of this position.
All applicants who want to be considered for this position MUST apply electronically through the website. State of Illinois employees should click the link near the top left to apply through the SuccessFactors employee career portal.
Applications submitted via email or any paper manner (mail fax hand delivery) will not be considered.
While not required a Resume/Curriculum Vitae (CV) is recommended. When applicable titles that require specific coursework professional license or certification will include a notation requesting the appropriate document(s) be uploaded in the Additional Documents section of your application. Failure to upload requested transcripts license and/or proof of certification when specified may result in ineligibility. Please note that the Department of Corrections must verify proof of higher education for any degree earned (if applicable) regardless of vacancy title before any offer can be extended.
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The Illinois Department of Corrections (IDOC) is seeking a dedicated professional chaplain who is ready to engage and inspire the community served within IDOC facilities. As a Chaplain I you will oversee the holistic spiritual development and full-spectrum religious support of all faiths traditions and denominations represented within the facility you serve. This position is an excellent fit for any professional chaplain who is ready to directly serve those in need. We are seeking a chaplain with a commitment to integrity equity and the spiritual growth of all people regardless of tradition or religious affiliation. We encourage all qualified individuals to apply.
- Provides religious services for all faiths.
- Prepares reports and correspondence pertaining to chaplaincy area.
- Conducts individual and group counseling sessions for individuals in custody.
- Serves as Assistant Employee Assistant Program Coordinator and Backup Volunteer Services Coordinator.
- Fills outside speaking engagements.
- Meets with Assistant Warden of Programs and the Manager of Chaplain Services weekly to review chaplaincy activities.
- Performs other duties as required or assigned which are reasonably within the scope of the duties enumerated above.
- Requires knowledge skill and mental development equivalent to completion of four (4) years college supplemented by completion of three (3) years of a prescribed course of study in a recognized and accredited theological seminary with a Master of Divinity (MDiv) degree.
- Requires ordination ecclesiastical endorsement or licensing by a recognized communion and is duly authorized by appropriate authority of this denomination.
- Requires one (1) year of previous pastoral care experience in a hospital healthcare institutional or local ministry setting.
- Requires one (1) or more units of accredited clinical pastoral education.
- Prefers at least one (1) year professional experience working with faith and/or religious traditions (not denominations) other than their own.
- Prefers at least one (1) year professional experience working with and/or on an interdisciplinary care team for behavioral health and/or psychiatric health and/or social services.
- Prefers at least two (2) years of experience in an institutional chaplaincy setting not only a congregational setting. (i.e. military hospital academic professional chaplaincy).
- Prefers at least one (1) year of professional experience conducting individual and/or group counseling sessions.
- Prefers at least one (1) year of experience preparing and conducts formal religious services sacramental rites and/or workshop services.
- Prefers at least one (1) year of experience planning a weekly schedule of chapel activities.
- Requires ability to pass the IDOC/IDJJ background check.
- Requires ability to pass a drug screen. The use of unauthorized drugs by an employee regardless of position held is prohibited.
- Required to utilize digital technology tools platforms and processes in managing and supporting various digital enhancements for greater efficiency productivity and digital transformation efforts within the department.
- Applicants are required to abide by all vaccine and/or other medical standards as set out by the employer.
- The conditions of employment listed here are incorporated and related to any of the job duties as listed in the job description.
Work Hours: See below
12pm-8pm Tues-Sat Sun/Mon off
Headquarter Location: Illinois River Correctional Center 1300 W Locust St Canton Illinois 61520
Work County: Fulton
Agency Contact: Holly Martin
Email:
Posting Group: Arts Design & Cultural
This position DOES NOT contain Specialized Skills (as that term is used in CBAs).
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As a IDOC employee you are entitled to a robust benefits package that includes:
- Flexible work schedules in some program areas (flexible time and hybrid options)
- Health life vision and dental insurance
- 12 weeks paid maternity/paternity leave
- Pension Plan vesting at 10 years for Tier II
- Full 20-year retirement awards free health insurance during retirement
- Deferred compensation and other pre-tax benefits programs
- Paid state holidays 13-14 days annually
- 3 Paid Personal Business Days annually
- 12 Paid Sick Days annually (Sick days carry over from year to year)
- 10-25 Days of Paid Vacation time annually - (10 days in year one of employment)
- Personal sick and vacation rates modified for 12-hour work schedules. (As applicable.)
- Employee Assistance Program and/or mental health resources
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