State of Wisconsin

Current Vacancies: Dodge Correctional Institution (Waupun, Dodge County) Kettle Moraine Correctional Institution (Plymouth, Sheboygan County) Racine Correctional Institution (Sturtevant, Racine County) Waupun Correctional Institution (Waupun, Dodge County) DOC is a great place to work!. In coordination with facility leadership, the Chaplain will integrate religious accommodations within the institution's overall rehabilitation/treatment objectives; provide staff education/training on principles of religious pluralism, grief, moral injury, forgiveness, etc.. Education, training or experience helpful to the Chaplain role may include: Clinical Pastoral Education (CPE), world religions or theology, trauma-informed care, spiritual/pastoral care techniques, motivational interviewing, and group facilitation.. Document #3: Service Documentation (e.g. letter, certificate, employment verification) dated within the year prior to this application issued by a faith-community authority OR a community volunteer organization, confirming applicant’s: Affiliation with the organization Identifying the individual as a member of good standing Organizational role (e.g. pastor, assistant pastor, youth group ministry, spiritual leader, lay leader, intern, volunteer coordinator) and Length of Service.. Part-Time is anything less than 40 hours a week, some positions might be 90%, 80%, 60% et cetera.

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Introduction The Department of Corrections is focused on public safety through the custody and supervision of those in our care. Corrections employees have the opportunity to positively impact the lives of others through careers in a variety of fields. Using cutting-edge research and evidence-based approaches, employees implement lasting change with a positive impact for the people of Wisconsin. The Department of Corrections is currently accepting applications for Chaplain positions in locations throughout the state. Current Vacancies: Dodge Correctional Institution (Waupun, Dodge County) Kettle Moraine Correctional Institution (Plymouth, Sheboygan County) Racine Correctional Institution (Sturtevant, Racine County) Waupun Correctional Institution (Waupun, Dodge County) DOC is a great place to work! In addition to meaningful and rewarding work, we offer a competitive benefits package featuring: Substantial leave time including (for full-time employees) a minimum of 3.5 weeks of combined vacation and personal holiday per year, 9 paid legal holidays, and up to 16.25 days of accrued sick time that can roll over from year to year. Insurance : Excellent and affordable health, vision, life, and dental insurance. An exceptional pension plan including a lifetime retirement payment. An optional tax-advantaged 457 retirement savings plan . DOC is a qualifying employer for the Public Service Loan Forgiveness program. The Well Wisconsin Program helps participants set health and well-being goals, track progress, stay motivated, and earn incentives. Employee Assistance Program : A free and confidential EAP offering employees and their immediate family/dependents a variety of tools, resources, and professional consultation services to support their health, goals, and overall well-being. Please click here for a quick downloadable summary of State of Wisconsin employment benefits or click here to explore State of Wisconsin employment benefits on the website. Part-time employees will receive some of the benefits listed above on a prorated basis. Candidates hired into positions that are less than 60% of a full-time position may not be eligible for all benefits. Position Summary The DOC Chaplain is responsible for development, administration and oversight of congregate religious programming and spiritual care for persons of all creeds/faiths/religions residing in minimum-, medium-, and maximum-security correctional facilities. Program delivery will be accomplished primarily through recruitment, training, scheduling and supervision of community volunteers to provide direct activities, such as worship services, religious study groups, spiritual care and special events. DOC Chaplains apply principles of pluralism, and ensure all Umbrella Religion Groups (URGs) and individuals are treated fairly and equitably with regard to accommodations and distribution of facility resources. In coordination with facility leadership, the Chaplain will integrate religious accommodations within the institution's overall rehabilitation/treatment objectives; provide staff education/training on principles of religious pluralism, grief, moral injury, forgiveness, etc.; and participate on committees as assigned. Education, training or experience helpful to the Chaplain role may include: Clinical Pastoral Education (CPE), world religions or theology, trauma-informed care, spiritual/pastoral care techniques, motivational interviewing, and group facilitation. The position serves as liaison between the institution and faith-based community organizations. Chaplains also manage religious literature and dietary accommodations, and maintain relevant public records. The Chaplain may directly or indirectly plan and oversee religious ceremonies and faith-based education in the absence of community volunteers. This position may or may not directly facilitate services and study groups within their own religious tradition, depending upon population needs and facility resources. Salary Information This position is in pay schedule and range 12-64 and offers pay starting from $24.24/hour - $32.68/hour or $50,419 to $67,974. Pay rates on appointment for current state employees may vary according to the applicable pay transaction provisions of the Compensation Plan and Wisconsin Administrative Code. This position may allow an occasional remote work day with supervisor approval but will normally be on site. This position is FLSA Exempt. A twelve-month probationary period is required. Schedule will vary by institution, if offered an interview you can ask about the schedule at that time before deciding whether to interview. DOC Chaplains are eligible for $1,800 or 20% (whichever is greater) of their earned annual salary to be designated as a tax-deductible housing allowance per WI Statute 301.27(1) . After the end of the calendar year a Chaplain will receive a document to use when filing their taxes. Job Details Applicants must be legally authorized to work in the United States (i.e. a citizen or national of the U.S., a lawful permanent resident, or an alien authorized to work in the U.S. without DOC sponsorship) at the time of application. The Department of Corrections will conduct criminal background checks on applicants prior to selection. Upon hire, all new DOC employees are subject to fingerprinting. The Department of Corrections may conduct pre-employment drug screens. Any applicant who is offered employment in a position which requires a pre-employment drug screen must pass the screen as a contingency of employment. For more in-depth information on employment with the State of Wisconsin, please see the State Employee Handbook . Qualifications Minimally qualified applicants will have: Experience with religious pluralism and working with diverse populations Administrative Experience (such as: volunteer recruitment and training, scheduling, resource coordination, correspondence, record keeping, written communication, public speaking) Supervised Work Experience (paid or volunteer) within a human/social service setting (such as a correctional agency, residential facility, religious/spiritual organization, or community volunteer organization). How To Apply You must upload three (3) required application documents : Document #1: Resume, Curriculum Vitae, and/or Job history detailing education and work/volunteer experience. Document #2: Letter of Qualifications explaining your experience as it pertains to the minimum qualifications listed above for the Chaplain position. Document #3: Service Documentation (e.g. letter, certificate, employment verification) dated within the year prior to this application issued by a faith-community authority OR a community volunteer organization, confirming applicant’s: Affiliation with the organization Identifying the individual as a member of good standing Organizational role (e.g. pastor, assistant pastor, youth group ministry, spiritual leader, lay leader, intern, volunteer coordinator) and Length of Service. Your resume and cover letter should clearly identify your training and experience related to the qualifications listed in the job posting . You may submit a combined maximum of four (4) pages for the resume and letter of qualifications documents (Documents #1 and #2). Excess pages will not be evaluated. Your “Service Documentation” (Document #3) is not counted as part of the page limitation. Your Service Documentation should be uploaded as a "License/Certification" type, when you are prompted to upload documents. We highly suggest you review the additional information on developing your resume and letter of qualifications, to review please click here . Wisc.Jobs also has additional resources, including templates here . To apply: Click on “Apply for Job” to start the application process. Follow the steps outlined in the application process to submit your three (3) application documents. Submitted materials will be evaluated by a panel of job experts and qualified applicants will be invited to participate in the next step of the selection process. There will be a question related to Part-Time and Full-Time work. Full-Time work is any position with an expectation of 40 hours per week. Part-Time is anything less than 40 hours a week, some positions might be 90%, 80%, 60% et cetera. You would be notified of the percentage when offered an interview and would be able to choose whether to interview based on that information. You will not be able to change your Full-Time/Part-Time selection after you apply without withdrawing and reapplying , so we encourage you to select your options based on what you might be interested in and would like to be contacted about. If you do withdraw to change your FT/PT selection, there will be a window where you may miss opportunities to be certified . Permanent classified employees who are eligible for consideration as a transfer or voluntary demotion must complete this application process in order to be considered. Current State of Wisconsin (non-UW) employees: If you arrived at this posting through the Wisc.Jobs site, you will need to go to your Employee Self Services portal and apply through the “Careers” tile on the front page. Questions can be directed to Athena Foster, HR Specialist - Senior, at Athena.Foster@wisconsin.gov . The State of Wisconsin is an Equal Opportunity and Affirmative Action employer seeking a diverse and talented workforce. Please find more on the Department of Corrections’ Equity and Inclusion initiative. If you are interested in a particular facility , make sure you confirm which city the facility is located in when you make your location selections. Please select all locations you are willing to consider when submitting your application. If you are found eligible and your situation later changes, contact the HR staff above to request an update to your potential work locations. Recruiting Locations with Chaplain Positions (See Above for Vacancies) : Chippewa Valley Correctional Treatment Facility (Chippewa Falls, Chippewa County) Columbia Correctional Institution (Portage, Columbia County) (Has a 50% Position) Dodge Correctional Institution (Waupun, Dodge County) Fox Lake Correctional Institution (Fox Lake, Dodge County) Green Bay Correctional Institution (Green Bay, Brown County) Jackson Correctional Institution (Black River Falls, Jackson County) Kettle Moraine Correctional Institution (Plymouth, Sheboygan County) Lincoln Hills & Copper Lakes Schools (Irma, Lincoln County) Milwaukee Secure Detention Facility (Milwaukee, Milwaukee County) New Lisbon Correctional Institution (New Lisbon, Juneau County) Oakhill Correctional Institution (Oregon, Dane County) Oshkosh Correctional Institution (Oshkosh, Winnebago County) Prairie du Chien Correctional Institution (Prairie du Chien, Crawford County) Racine Correctional Institution (Sturtevant, Racine County) Racine Youthful Offender Correctional Facility (Racine, Racine County) Redgranite Correctional Institution (Redgranite, Waushara County) Stanley Correctional Institution (Stanley, Chippewa County) (Has a 50% Position) Taycheedah Correctional Institution (Fond du Lac, Fond du Lac County) Waupun Correctional Institution (Waupun, Dodge County) Wisconsin Secure Program Facility (Boscobel, Grant County) Deadline to Apply Applications will be accepted on an ongoing basis until the needs of the department are met. This posting will be up until: Wednesday May 15 th , 2024 . At that time, we anticipate creating a new job opening to continue recruiting for this classification, and individuals will need to reapply to be considered. Applications are processed every other week, usually on Thursdays . After your application is processed, you will receive an eligibility designation. If you are found eligible , then your name will be placed on a register, and you will be eligible to be contacted about vacancies as they occur based on your application matching the locations & part-time/full-time options you selected. All recruiting locations with positions eligible to be filled from the recruitment are listed. Not all locations have vacancies. If you are found ineligible , you will need to wait until a new Job Opening is posted to reapply. The new Job Opening will be a different Job Opening number. Individuals whose responses or materials were assessed for this opening cannot withdraw and reapply to this job opening. If you have technical difficulties applying, Wisc.Jobs help is available Monday-Friday, 7:45am – 4:30pm – 608-267-1012 or wiscjobs@wisconsin.gov Also, some users report better performance when using the Chrome browser.

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