Chaplain III

Job Description:
The Chaplain III performs senior-level ministerial clinical and administrative work to plan, coordinate and direct activities,
programs, and training for chaplaincy services. Work involves developing and coordinating services for all
spiritual/religious activities and facilitating integrated worship and social activities. Conducts regular and special
spiritual/religious services, and provides pastoral care and counseling to residents, their families, and employees as needed.
Participates in state-wide chaplaincy meetings and efforts to coordinate state-wide chaplaincy services and programs.
Potentially supervises the work of a Clinical Chaplain (Chaplain II), Chaplaincy Services Assistant, and/or an
Administrative Assistant (AA).
Work is performed in accordance with state laws, board policies, Texas Administrative Code and State Supported Living
Center (SSLC) policies and procedures.

Essential Job Functions:
Attends work on a regular basis and may be required to work a specific shift schedule or, at times, even a rotating schedule,
and extended shift in accordance with agency leave policy and performs other duties as assigned.
Provides pastoral/spiritual care for residents and staff including visitation, counseling, community support and other duties
or services as requested. Establish and maintain positive, supportive relationships with staff, individuals, and their family
members.
Coordinates and implements programs to provide for full participation by individuals in faith affiliated/religious
observances of their choice. Participates in state-wide chaplaincy coordination efforts, bringing forth ideas and concerns.
Potentially supervises the work of a Clinical Chaplain (Chaplain II), Chaplaincy Services Assistant, andlor Administrative
Assistant (AA), providing daily guidance and support for job functions. Provides constructive feedback on job performance
and completes the annual performance evaluation. Recruits, trains, and supervises volunteers and/or interns for the
chaplaincy services programs.
Serves as a religious/faith affiliation liaison between the facility and a faith community/congregation. Identify and provide
support to individuals in integrating into spiritual/religious community groups and congregations and advising community
spiritual/religious groups and congregations in ways to include people with disabilities in worship and other activities.
Provides spiritual or religious education to develop spiritual/interfaith knowledge, devotional habits, musical and artistic
expression, and prayer skills. Works as a member of the Center's interdisciplinary teams to assist in evaluating individual
spiritual needs and developing a means to assist in the participation in spiritual expression.
Other duties as assigned include but are not limited to actively participating and/or serving in a supporting role to meet the
agency's obligations for disaster response and/or recovery or Continuity of Operations (COOP) activation. Such
participation may require an alternate shift pattern assignment and/or location.

Knowledge Skills Abilities:
Knowledge of faith spiritual/religious beliefs, and practices of various faith traditions and non-religious spiritualities.
Knowledge of the professional literature in the field.
Skills in counseling clients and their families.
Skills in the use of a computer and applicable software.
Ability to provide sacramental services, develop new chaplaincy programs, network, and build relationships with faith
communities, and with social justice agencies; communicate effectively; and to supervise the work of others.
Ability to participate willingly with faith communities and welfare organizations, furnishing leadership where required; and
to interpret clearly and lucidly the spiritual/religious needs of the residents to the community clergy and staff.
Ability to choose methods of individual & group supervision appropriate to specific individuals & groups.
Ability to supervise the work of others.

Registration or Licensure Requirements:
Valid Texas Driver's License.

Initial Selection Criteria:
Graduation (terminal degree) from an accredited undergraduate-level university/college, with a Bachelor of Arts, or
Bachelor of Science degree.
Graduation (terminal degree) from an accredited graduate program, with a Master of Divinity, or its equivalent
(combination of a Master of Arts in Theology, and a Master of Religious Education), or other related graduate-level
theological degree programs is preferred.
Completion of a minimum of 2,000 clinical hours of Clinical Pastoral Education from an accredited certified CPE Center,
such as the Association of Clinical Pastoral Education (ACPE).
Experience as an ordained minister in a parish setting, or as an ecclesiastical endorsed professional chaplain in a
healthcare setting.
Experience and education hold equal weight according to professional chaplaincy standards and competencies.
Board Certified with a Professional Chaplaincy Cognate Group is preferred.

Additional Information:
Applicants must pass a fingerprint criminal background check, pre-employment drug screen, and registry checks including the Client Abuse/Neglect Reporting System (CANRS), Nurse Aide, Medication Aide and Employee Misconduct and HHS OIG List of Excluded Individuals/ Entities.

Males between the ages of 18 - 25 must be registered with the Selective Service.

All State Supported Living Center Employees are subject to Random Drug Testing.

Flexibility in work hours may be required for this position. The position may be required to work overtime and/or extended hours. Must be willing to work weekends and holidays.

All applicants must be at least 18 years of age to be considered for employment at a state-operated facility.

MOS Code:
There are no Military occupations that relate to the initial selection criteria and registration or licensure requirements for this position. All active duty military, reservists, guardsmen, and veterans are encouraged to apply if qualified to fill this position. For additional information see the Texas State Auditor's Military Crosswalk at http://www.hr.sao.state.tx.us/Compensation/JobDescriptions.aspx

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In compliance with the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA), HHS agencies will provide reasonable accommodation during the hiring and selection process for qualified individuals with a disability. If you need assistance completing the on-line application, contact the HHS Employee Service Center at 1-888-894-4747. If you are contacted for an interview and need accommodation to participate in the interview process, please notify the person scheduling the interview.

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