Job Description

Job Description and Duties

The Permanent/Intermittent Jewish Chaplain will be directed by the Program Assistant in Recovery and Mall Services at the Department of State Hospitals - Atascadero (ASH). The incumbent will be responsible for the following duties but not limited to:

• Consult with hospital Clinical, Administrative, and RMS staff about religious dietary requests; r eview and approval of vendors; providing education
• Conduct quality Jewish religious ceremonies, services and groups
• Provide spiritual counseling, visitation, and teaching to patients unable to attend activities off the unit as scheduled
•  Work cooperatively with the other Chaplains to provide spiritual services and groups
• Perform administrative and institutional duties, following policies and procedures necessary to safely provide spiritual services
• Direct the provision of regularly scheduled Jewish services, ceremonies and scheduled groups for study and other spiritual activities
•  Effectively communicate with team
• Support the hospital’s Relationship Security Program

In order to be considered for this job vacancy, you must satisfy one of the following requirements:
1. BE LIST ELIGIBLE: Successfully complete the competitive State civil service exam pertaining to this classification NO EXAM CURRENTLY AVAILABLE , OR
2. BE TRANSFER ELIGIBLE: Have current employment with the State of California in the same classification or in a classification that is comparable (employees who wish to be considered based on transfer eligibility must meet the minimum qualifications of the classification per DPA Rule 250), OR
3. BE REINSTATEMENT ELIGIBLE: Have obtained previous permanent employment with the State of California in the same classification or in a classification that is comparable.

*Minimum qualifications will be verified prior to being scheduled for an interview. Please provide proof of minimum qualifications with your application submission, which may include a copy of your unofficial college transcripts .

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS: Either I Ordained rabbi, duly accredited by, and in good standing with, a recognized California rabbinical body. Or II A lay person or a vested Cantor who has demonstrated pastoral competence as certified and endorsed by the Board of Rabbis of Northern California or the Board of Rabbis of Southern California. and Jewish Chaplain 2- Experience: Two years of experience in one or a combination of the following: 1. As a chaplain in the armed services, or in a public or private institution. or 2. As either a rabbi or assistant rabbi of a congregation. or 3. As an ordained rabbi in religious education work, as a teacher, or as a director of religious education or of young people's activities, or as a Hillel director. and Either one or a combination of the following: 1. Completion of twelve months or four quarters of a full-time resident clinical pastoral training program approved by the National Conference on Clinical Pastoral Education. or 2. Completion of the equivalent of two years of full-time supervised clinical or field training in pastoral care, social work, psychology, counseling and guidance, or other related fields. or 3. The equivalent of one year of service as a National Jewish Welfare Board approved civilian chaplain. (Full-time graduate study, beyond studies required for ordination, if in pastoral counseling, psychology, or a related field may be substituted for a maximum of six months of the clinical pastoral training, or supervised clinical or field training, or civilian chaplain service, on the basis of one year of graduate study for three months' training or service.) and Education : Completion of theological studies for ordination as a rabbi at a recognized Jewish theological school; and equivalent to graduation from college with a minimum of 12 semester units in counseling, psychology, or a related field.

*If it is determined that an applicant does not meet the minimum qualifications, the applicant’s name may be removed from the eligibility list.

You will find additional information about the job in the .

Working Conditions

Our facility is a 24 hour, 7 day a week facility.  Position is intermittent, the maximum hours authorized is 1500 a year, you may work less hours during the year.

This position requires you to work within the Secured Treatment Area (STA).

Special Requirements

You MUST submit a copy of your letter of ordination, accreditation from a recognized California rabbinical body, or certification and endorsement from the Board of Rabbi's of Northern or Southern California.

Candidates that believe they meet the Minimum Qualifications based on a pattern of education from the classification description (specifications) must provide a copy of your unofficial transcripts, that include date degree conferred, if applicable, along with your application (STD. 678) to be considered for this position. Higher degrees cannot be accepted without evidence of the lower degree that leads to it. Please note: foreign transcripts must include a verification for US equivalency through an independent company.

Benefits

There are many benefits to joining our team! The State of California has a generous benefits package including:

• Medical Benefits, including health, dental, and vision insurance
• Paid Holidays and leave
• Defined benefit retirement program
• Savings Plus Program (401(k), 457)
• Commute Program
• Employee Wellness Program
• Employee Assistance Program

Additional benefit information can be found on the CalHR website and the CalPERS website.

Additional Application Requirements

All interested candidates must submit a Standard State Application Form (STD. 678), with original signature, and indicate P/INT  Jewish Chaplain AND 455-360-9920-902 AND JC-437700 in the Examination/Job Title Section AND you MUST include a copy of your letter of ordination, accreditation from a recognized California rabbinical body OR certification and endorsement from the Board of Rabbi's of Northern or Southern California with your application.

Candidates that believe they meet the Minimum Qualifications based on a pattern of education from the classification description (specifications) MUST provide a copy of your unofficial transcripts, that include date degree conferred, if applicable, along with your application (STD. 678) to be considered for this position. Higher degrees cannot be accepted without evidence of the lower degree that leads to it. Please note: foreign transcripts must include a verification for US equivalency through an independent company.

*Applications postmarked on the final filing date will be accepted. Scanned, copied or faxed applications will not be accepted.

*Applications will be screened and only the most competitive will be offered an interview.

*Any limited-term appointments may transition in to a permanent appointment.

Required Application Package Documents

The following items are required to be submitted with your application. Applicants who do not submit the required items timely may not be considered for this job:

• Current version of the State Examination/Employment Application STD Form 678 (when not applying electronically), or the Electronic State Employment Application through your Applicant Account at All Experience and Education relating to the Minimum Qualifications listed on the Classification Specification should be included to demonstrate how you meet the Minimum Qualifications for the position.
• Resume is optional. It may be included, but is not required.
• Other - You MUST submit a copy of your letter of ordination, accreditation from a recognized California rabbinical body or certification and endorsement from the Board of Rabbis of Northern or Southern California.
• Other - Candidates that believe they meet the Minimum Qualifications based on a pattern of education from the classification description (specifications) must provide a copy of your unofficial college transcripts, that include date degree conferred, if applicable, along with your application (STD. 678) to be considered for this position. Higher degrees cannot be accepted without evidence of the lower degree that leads to it. Please note: foreign transcripts must include a verification for US equivalency through an independent company.  Please redact birthdate and social security number from degree/transcripts.

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