JEWISH CHAPLAIN

Jewish ChaplainCentinela State Prison$5,743.00 - $7,541.00 per MonthJob Posting: Jewish ChaplainCentinela State PrisonJC-536061 - Jewish Chaplain$5,743.00 - $7,541.00 per Month New to State candidates will be hired into the minimum salary of the classification or minimum of alternate range when applicable.Final Filing Date: 11/19/2026Application Methods: Electronic (Using your CalCareer Account) By Mail Drop-off Print Job Save JobJob Description and DutiesUnder the direction of the Community Resource Manager, the Jewish Chaplain provides religious services. The Chaplain interviews and counsels incarcerated persons on ethical and moral problems and spiritual matters; prepares and conducts religious services and administers religious rites; organizes and instructs classes in religious ethics and sacred music; supervises the arranging of programs conducted in the institution by visiting religious and allied groups; counsels with incarcerated persons regarding family problems; serves when designated, as a member of or consultant to classification committees; works with incarcerated person groups and incarcerated person activities. Provides supervision of assigned incarcerated person workers.To meet the criteria for monthly Incarcerated person Pay, you must supervise a minimum of 2 incarcerated-person workers, who substantially replace civil service employees for a combined total of at least 173 hours per month. In addition, you must attach a letter to your monthly CDCR 998-A, Employee Attendance Record certified by your supervisor that the criteria to receive Incarcerated person Pay was met allowing the Personnel Office to proceed with monthly Incarcerated person Pay. CDCR 998-As submitted without the required certification will be sufficient cause to discontinue the monthly Incarcerated person Pay incentive. Employees receiving Incarcerated person Pay are responsible for retention of incarcerated person timesheets at each worksite. When incarcerated people are unassigned, it is your responsibility to contact the Incarcerated person Assignments Office to have incarcerated persons assigned to meet the above criteria. If the criteria is not met, you are not entitled to receive Incarcerated person Pay and you must notify the Personnel Office immediately. In order to reinstate the Incarcerated person Pay, you must notify the Personnel Office as soon as the criteria is met.Please see attached duty statement for full details.This is a 12 month Limited Term position that may be extended to 24 months, with the possibility of becoming permanent.Individuals who are eligible for a Training and Development assignment may also be considered for this position(s).CDCR employees are encouraged to use their existing CDCR email address on their application.You will find additional information about the job in the Duty Statement.Working ConditionsCentinela State Prison is located in Imperial, CA.Centinela State Prison 2302 Brown Road Imperial, CA 92251 CDCR website: website: in 1885, the California Department of Corrections and Rehabilitation (CDCR) is one of the nation's largest and most diverse correctional departments in the country. We are dedicated to enhancing public safety through the safe and secure incarceration of individuals in our care, by providing effective parole supervision, and implementing rehabilitative strategies for their successful reintegration into our communities.Minimum RequirementsYou will find the Minimum Requirements in the Class Specification.JEWISH CHAPLAINAdditional DocumentsJob Application Package ChecklistDuty StatementPosition DetailsJob Code #: JC-536061Position #(s): 403-229-9919-006Working Title: Jewish ChaplainClassification: JEWISH CHAPLAIN $5,743.00 - $7,541.00 New to State candidates will be hired into the minimum salary of the classification or minimum of alternate range when applicable.# of Positions: 1Work Location: Imperial CountyTelework: In OfficeJob Type: 12 Month Limited Term - Full TimeDepartment InformationVisionWe enhance public safety and promote successful community reintegration through education, treatment and active participation in rehabilitative and restorative justice programs.MissionTo facilitate the successful reintegration of the individuals in our care back to their communities equipped with the tools to be drug-free, healthy, and employable members of society by providing education, treatment, rehabilitative, and restorative justice programs, all in a safe and humane environment.CommitmentThe California Department of Corrections and Rehabilitation (CDCR) and the California Correctional Health Care Services (CCHCS) are committed to transforming the correctional landscape to create safer, more professional, and more fulfilling environments for our employees, the incarcerated population, and those supervised in our communities. Through systemwide improvements grounded in proven and emerging practices, we aim to strengthen rehabilitation, enhance workplace satisfaction, and support successful reentry into the community through our institutions, parole, and community partnerships. Our shared mission is to promote safety, wellness, and human dignity while fostering positive change for all those who live and work within our institutions and communities.CDCR and CCHCS strive to collaborate with the community to enhance public safety and promote successful community reintegration through education, treatment and active participation in rehabilitative and restorative justice programs. Incumbents establish and maintain cooperative working relationships within the department, other governmental agencies, health care partners, and communities.CDCR/CCHCS values all team members. We work cooperatively to provide the highest level of health care possible to a diverse correctional population, which includes medical, dental, nursing, mental health, and pharmacy. We encourage creativity and ingenuity while treating others fairly, honestly, and with respect, all of which are critical to the success of the CDCR/CCHCS mission.Special RequirementsThe position(s) require(s) completion of educational courses as specified in the Class Specification (link available in the Minimum Requirements section).The position(s) require(s) a(n) Certificate of Good Standing Certificate. You will be required to provide a copy of your certificate prior to being hired.Do not include any confidential information on any documents you submit for a job vacancy, such as your state application, resume, or educational transcripts. Confidential information that should be excluded or removed from these documents includes, but is not limited to, your Social Security Number (SSN), birthdate, student identification number, driver's license number (unless required), basis of eligibility, examination results, LEAP status, marital status, and age. Confidential information on the first page of applications submitted electronically online, such as Easy ID number, SSN, examination related information, and driver's license number will automatically be redacted upon submission. Possession of Minimum Qualifications will be verified prior to interview and/or appointment. If you are meeting Minimum Qualifications with education, you must include your unofficial transcripts/diploma for verification. Official transcripts may be required upon appointment. If it is determined an applicant does not meet the Minimum Qualifications, the candidate will be withheld from the eligibility list, rendering them inactive and ineligible to be hired for the position. Candidates who have been withheld may file an appeal with the State Personnel Board. Applicants who completed their education outside of the US (with foreign degrees/transcripts) must obtain and submit verification of U.S. course/degree equivalency. Foreign education credential evaluation services can be found at NACES | National Association of Credential Evaluation Services Candidates new to CDCR or the Division of Juvenile Justice are required to submit to a background investigation process utilizing Live Scan Fingerprinting, and Tuberculosis testing prior to appointment followed by department annual Tuberculosis testing/evaluation thereafter. When submitting supporting documents, PDF file format is preferred. CDCR/CCHCS utilizes E-Verify to confirm candidate's identity and employment authorization. For more information about E-Verify, you may go to This advertisement may be used for other vacancies that occur during the life of this recruitment.Application InstructionsCompleted applications and all required documents must be received or postmarked by the Final Filing Date in order to be considered. Dates printed on Mobile Bar Codes, such as