Catholic Chaplain (25 Hour) Office/On-Site Recruitment # 250211-1510HC-001 Location Rocky Hill, CT Date Opened 2/18/2025 12:00:00 AM Salary $35.89 - $48.69/hour (*New State employees start at minimum) Job Type Open to the Public Close Date 3/3/2025 11:59:00 PM Go Back Apply View Benefits (https://www.jobapscloud.com/CT/jobs/?b=Benefits) + + + + Introduction Are you ordained to administer the religious rites as a Chaplain of the Catholic faith and looking to join an organization where your role will positively impact members of our state's population? If so, we want you join us! THE POSITION: The State of Connecticut (https://portal.ct.gov/) , Department of V eterans Affairs (DVA (https://portal.ct.gov/DVA/About-Us) ) is currently recruiting for a Catholic ordained Chaplain (https://www.jobapscloud.com/CT/specs/classspecdisplay.asp?ClassNumber=1510HC&R1=&R3=) to join us within our Residential Services Department. HIGHLIGHTS: + ADDRESS: 287 West Street, Rocky Hill, CT + SCHEDULE: Part -Time, First Shift, 25 hours per week, will include weekends. + POSITION NUMBER: 102807 + Please note: If you are invited for an interview the schedule will be discussed in detail. WHAT WE CAN OFFER YOU: + Visit our new State Employee Benefits Overview (https://www.jobapscloud.com/CT/jobs/?b=Benefits) page! + Professional growth and development opportunities + A healthy work/life balance (https://www.jobapscloud.com/ct/sup/EVPPDF123020.pdf) to all employees + Work at a Forbes-recognized company! Connecticut is proud to be featured on both America's Best Employers by State and Best Employers for New Grads in 2024. With our dynamic job market and commitment to fostering a thriving workforce, Connecticut stands out as a top destination for both seasoned professionals and fresh graduates seeking to launch their careers. *Benefit offerings will vary with part-time positions. DISCOVER THE OPPORTUNITY TO: + Engage in a rewarding career; + Provide support to a division that is passionate about improving the lives of those we serve; + Work together in a collaborative team environment. The Role: Job duties include, but are not limited to: + Preaches and conducts religious services in a state facility; + Administers rites and sacraments; + Prepares and preaches sermons; + Confers with visiting clergy; + Consults with facility staff on religious problems; + Interprets Chaplain function to other departments in facility; + Under appropriate clinical supervision, counsels individuals and their families; + Keep records and write reports; + Participates in various in-house educational programs. ABOUT US For over 160 years, DVA has been caring for its veterans and their dependents. As a Department, we believe in "serving those who have served." This is accomplished through our: Office of Advocacy and Assistance, Residential Facility, Healthcare Center, and Cemetery and Burial Services. Selection Plan FOR ASSISTANCE IN APPLYING: Check out our Applicant Tips on How to Apply! Need more resources? Visit our Applicant Reference Library (https://portal.ct.gov/das/home/services-for-state-employees/statewide-human-resources/applicant-reference-library?language=en\_US) for additional support throughout the recruitment process. BEFORE YOU APPLY: + Meet Minimum Qualifications: Ensure you meet the Minimum Qualifications listed on the job opening by the job closing date. You must specify your qualifications on your application. The minimum experience and training requirements listed must be met by the close date on the job opening, unless otherwise specified. + Educational Credits: List your earned credits and degrees from accredited institutions accurately on your application. To receive educational credits towards qualification, the institution must be accredited. If the institution of higher learning is located outside of the U.S., you are responsible for providing documentation from a recognized USA accrediting service which specializes in determining foreign education equivalencies to the contact listed below. + Resume Policy: Per Public Act 21-69 (https://www.cga.ct.gov/2021/act/pa/pdf/2021PA-00069-R00SB-00056-PA.pdf) , resumes are not accepted during the initial application process. As the recruitment process progresses, candidates may be required to submit additional documentation to support their qualification(s) for this position. This documentation may include: a cover letter, resume, transcripts, diplomas, performance reviews, attendance records, supervisory references, licensure, etc., at the request and discretion of the hiring agency. + Preferred Shift/Location: Select all location(s) and shift(s) you are willing to work on your application. Failure to do so may result in not being considered for vacancies in that specific location or shift. + Timely Submission: All application materials must be received by the job posting deadline. You will be unable to make revisions once you officially submit your application to the State. Late submissions are rarely accepted, with exceptions only for documented events that incapacitate individuals during the entire duration of the job posting. Request exceptions by emailing DAS.SHRM@ct.gov. + Salary Calculations: For current state employees, salary calculations are not necessarily comparable from one of the three branches of state government (i.e., Executive, Legislative, Judicial) to the other. + Note: The only way to apply to this posting is via the ‘Apply’ or ‘Apply Online’ buttons on the official State of Connecticut Online Employment Center job posting. AFTER YOU APPLY: + Referral Questions: This posting may require completion of additional Referral Questions (RQs), which must be completed by the questionnaire’s expiration date. If requested, RQs can be accessed via an email sent to you after the job close date or by visiting your JobAps Personal Status Board (Certification Questionnaires section). + Prepare For An Interview: Interviews are limited to those whose experience and training are most aligned with the role. To prepare, review this helpful Interview Preparation Guide to make the best impression! + Stay connected! Log in daily to your JobAps Personal Status Board to track your status and check email (including spam/junk folders) for updates and tasks. + The immediate vacancy is listed above, however, applications to this recruitment may be used for future vacancies in this job class. + Note: This position will be filled in accordance with contractual language, reemployment, SEBAC, transfer, promotion and merit employment rules. Candidates who are offered and accept a position with the State of Connecticut are bound by the State Code of Ethics for Public Officials and State employees, available at www.ct.gov/ethics. QUESTIONS? WE’RE HERE TO HELP: Due to high volume, we are unable to confirm receipt or provide status updates directly. For recruitment updates, please check your Personal Status Board and review our Frequently Asked Questions. If you have additional questions about the recruitment process, reach out to Julie Barker at Julie.Barker@ct.gov . Join the State of Connecticut and take your next career step with confidence! PURPOSE OF JOB CLASS (NATURE OF WORK) In the Chaplaincy Department of a state hospital, correctional facility or agency, this class is accountable for ministering to the pastoral needs of the population and for conducting religious services. EXAMPLES OF DUTIES + Preaches and conducts religious services in a state facility; + Administers rites and sacraments; + Prepares and preaches sermons; + Confers with visiting clergy; + Consults with facility staff on religious problems; + Interprets Chaplain function to other departments in facility; + Under appropriate clinical supervision, counsels individuals and their families; + Participates in team meetings; + Keeps records and writes reports; + Assists in organizing and conducting seminars for community clergy; + Participates in various in-house educational programs; + May speak to lay and professional groups; + May train and conduct choir; + May serve on a variety of committees; + May participate in Employee Assistance Program; + May counsel staff and their families; + Performs related duties as required. KNOWLEDGE, SKILL AND ABILITY + Knowledge of pastoral ministry and ability to perform requirements of formal religious services; + Skills + interpersonal skills; + oral and written communication skills. MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS - GENERAL EXPERIENCE + Incumbents must possess one of the following: + Graduation from an accredited three (3) year post graduate theological seminary; + A Master of Divinity degree or its equivalent; + Completion of all formal religious training required by a recognized religious denomination necessary to perform the pastoral role. AND + One (1) year of pastoral experience or equivalent experience within a recognized religious denomination. PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS + Experience with Microsoft Suite. + Experience with Electronic Health Record. + Experience with providing counseling services to individuals and groups, with at least 1 year of experience leading grief counseling or spiritual care groups. + Experience collaborating with multidisciplinary teams (e.g., medical staff, social workers, mental health professionals) to address the spiritual and emotional needs of patients. SPECIAL REQUIREMENTS + Incumbents in this class must have been ordained or commissioned by a religious body and received endorsement by an acceptable recognized denominational authority for this position. Endorsement or credentialing by the same endorsing authority must be ongoing and uninterrupted as a condition of employment. + Incumbents in this class may be required to possess and maintain a valid Motor Vehicle Operator’s license. + Incumbents in this class may be required to travel. WORKING CONDITIONS Incumbents in this class may be required to lift and restrain individuals or inmates; may have some exposure to communicable/infectious diseases and to risk of injury from assaultive/abusive individuals or inmates; may be exposed to disagreeable conditions. Conclusion AN AFFIRMATIVE ACTION/EQUAL OPPORTUNITY EMPLOYER The State of Connecticut is an equal opportunity/affirmative action employer and strongly encourages the applications of women, minorities, and persons with disabilities. ACKNOWLEDGEMENT As defined by Sec. 5-196 of the Connecticut General Statutes, a job class is a position or group of positions that share general characteristics and are categorized under a single title for administrative purposes. As such, a job class is not meant to be all-inclusive of every task and/or responsibility. Click on a link below to apply for this position: Fill out the Supplemental Questionnaire and Application NOW using the Internet. Apply Online