Supplemental Information

Louisiana Department of
Public Safety & Corrections –
Corrections Services
www.doc.louisiana.gov
DIXON CORRECTIONAL INSTITUTE
Jackson, La

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THIS POSITION WILL BE FILLED AS A PROBATIONAL APPOINTMENT_
or PROMOTION OF A PERMANENT CLASSIFIED EMPLOYEE
OF LOUISIANA STATE GOVERNMENT (State Employee)
Why work for DOC?

• Culture: DOC values and supports employees through numerous recognition programs, creating a sense of community, prioritizing internal promotional opportunities, clear communication, and professional development.
• Growth: Professional growth is encouraged at DOC through numerous avenues.
• Benefits: DOC offers a generous benefits package including; a defined benefit pension plan, health insurance that is also available post retirement, at least 10 paid holidays, sick and annual leave that rolls over from year to year, paid or time off accrued for hours worked over 40 per week, a deferred compensation plan, a flexible benefits plan, alternate work schedules, work from home, etc. Alternative work schedules including 4/10’s or work from home MAY be an available benefit for certain positions upon meeting the policy requirements.

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DETAIL*: The selected employee may be required to serve a trial detail prior to being permanently promoted.

• PROBATIONAL APPOINTMENT: Current permanent status classified State employees may be required to accept a probational appointment, if selected.
• TEMPORARY JOB APPOINTMENT: This position may be filled by temporary job appointment. If filled as a temporary job appointment, should a permanent position become available, the employee may be converted to a probational appointment.

• Exams and License Requirements
• No Civil Service test score is required in order to be considered for this vacancy.

• Any degree, certificate, special license, or DD-214 must be verified by official documentation prior to hire.
• Any qualifying experience that is based on college credit/college hours should have an accompanying transcript for verification.
• Failure to provide your qualifying work experience may result in your application not being considered.

• To apply for this vacancy, click on the “Apply” link above and complete an electronic application, which can be used for this vacancy as well as future job opportunities.

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REVIEW YOUR APPLICATION TO MAKE SURE IT IS CURRENT.*

• IMPORTANT: In the supplemental questions section, applicants must authorize the HR Office of DPS&C-Corrections Services to contact prior employers to check references under the Prison Rape Elimination Act (PREA), to be considered for employment, by answering ‘YES’ to the PREA question.
• Resumes WILL NOT be accepted in lieu of completed education and experience sections on your application. Applications may be rejected if incomplete.
• There is no guarantee that everyone who applies to this posting will be interviewed. The hiring supervisor/manager has 90 days from the closing date of the announcement to make a hiring decision. Specific information about this job will be provided to you in the interview process, should you be selected.
• Applicants are responsible for checking the status of their application to determine where they are in the recruitment process. Further status message information is located under the Information section of the Current Job Opportunities page.
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The Louisiana Department of Public Safety and Corrections - Corrections Services is an Equal Opportunity Employer and does not discriminate based on any non-merit factor including disability.

For further information about this vacancy contact:
Stephanie Simpson
Dixon Correctional Institute
Human Resources Department
Stephanie.Simpson@LA.GOV
P: 225.634.6209
F: 225.342.5968

Qualifications

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS:
Certification by the Louisiana Chaplains Association plus two years of experience as an ordained minister.

NECESSARY SPECIAL REQUIREMENT:
Denominational authority to minister in the specified facility is required at the time of appointment.

NOTE:
Certification in a religious vocation, such as a Roman Catholic nun, may be accepted in lieu of ordination upon request by the appropriate ecclesiastical authority.

NOTE: Documentation of certification must be submitted at the time of application.

Job Concepts
Function of Work:
To supervise the Pastoral Care Division in a Facility and to provide pastoral care to patients, clients, residents, inmates, etc. and their families through religious services, counseling services, rites and sacraments.

Level of Work:
Advanced.

Supervision Received:
Broad review from higher-level administrative personnel.

Supervision Exercised:
May exercise functional supervision over contract and visiting clergy and religious volunteers.

Location of Work:
DHH and health care facilities and Department of Public Safety and Corrections correctional institutions; statewide.

Job Distinctions:
Differs from Clinical Chaplain 1 by the responsibility for supervising the Pastoral Care Program of a small facility.

Differs from Clinical Chaplain 3 and 4 by lack of supervisory responsibility for subordinate Chaplains.

Examples of Work
Supervises an entire pastoral care program in a facility or serves as a subordinate to a Clinical Chaplain of a higher grade.

Develops plans, policies, procedures, and budget for the pastoral care division.

Coordinates the pastoral care program with the total treatment program.

Participates in specialized counseling services.

Conducts religious services; performs religious rites; provides pastoral counseling to patients, clients, residents, inmates, etc. of a facility.

Applies crisis intervention principles in crisis situations.

Conducts pastoral care orientation sessions for the facility's patients, clients, residents, inmates.

Plans religious educational and recreational activities for patients, clients, inmates, etc.

Coordinates the resources within the total community for meeting the spiritual needs of persons within the facility.

Communicates with families and others on behalf of patients, clients, residents, inmates, etc.

Prepares the budget for pastoral care program.

Maintains records and prepares reports on patients, clients, residents, inmates, etc.

Confers with families and others on behalf of patients, clients, residents, inmates, etc.

Job Type: Temporary

Pay: $2,968.00 - $5,843.00 per month