Chaplain

Nature of Work

Are you ready to be a source of hope and spiritual guidance? We are looking for a compassionate leader to join our team as a Chaplain, where you will play a vital role in fostering an environment of religious freedom and personal growth. In this deeply impactful position, you’ll direct a diverse array of religious services, ensuring every member of the population has the opportunity to pursue their faith with dignity and peace. You’ll be the bridge to the community—collaborating with outside resources, managing a dedicated team of volunteers, and serving as a critical support for both staff and those in our care. Beyond the chapel, your expertise in the Religious Land Use and Institutionalized Persons Act (RLUIPA) will ensure our programs meet the highest legal and ethical standards. Whether you're providing life-changing crisis counseling or facilitating sacred rites, your presence will be the cornerstone of stability and healing. If you have the heart of a minister and the professional grit to navigate a complex environment, apply today to start a career where your spiritual leadership truly matters!

Posting #CHCC270025
County of Vacancy: Randolph
Number of Vacancies: 1
Position#0608P00439

• In accordance with SPB 3088 effective 10/7/23, $5000 will be added to the minimum starting rate of pay for all classifications within a Critical Vacancy Pay Supplemental Facility.  Critical Vacancy Pay Facilities: Huttonsville Correctional Center and Jail, Mount Olive Correctional Complex and Jail, Western Regional Jail and Corrections Facility, Northern Correctional Facility (including Ohio County Correctional Center), Northern Regional Jail and Correctional Facility, Chick Buckbee Juvenile Center, Vicki Douglas Juvenile Center, Potomac Highlands Regional Jail and Correctional Facility, and Eastern Regional Jail and Corrections Facility (including Martinsburg Correctional Center) (SPB 3088)

• Employees in this classification shall receive an annual base building pay differential each fiscal year of $250 after completing one year of service. 

• If an employee is hired into a Critical Vacancy Pay Facility (CVPF) and leaves the facility, the additional pay differential of $5000 shall be removed from their salary, unless transferring to another CVFP.

Minimum Qualifications

TRAINING: Graduation from an accredited college or university with a degree  in religious education, divinity, pastoral counseling or a closely related field;  or, graduation from a Bible College accredited by The Association for Biblical  Higher Education; or graduation from a theological seminary accredited by the  Association of Theological Schools.

SPECIAL REQUIREMENT: Certification of ordination or  ecclesiastical commission by an endorsing body or denomination.

Other Information

Graduation from a standard high school, or the equivalent, plus 4 years' experience in pastoral counseling and/or religious ministry may substitute for the above training.

PG:  9     $31,533 - $53,916

Market Rate: $48,122

Minimum Special Hiring Rate: $36,533

Email applications to: [email protected]
Or mail applications to: P.O. Box 1 Huttonsville, WV 26273
Please include posting #CHCC270025 on applications.

**Please note: Applications of covered state employees mailed to DOP or completed via the DOP's online method are not forwarded. 

 

 

 

 

Benefits

State employment offers a variety of benefits.  Click HERE to visit the Division of Personnel's Benefits Page.

Agency Information

EmployerWest VirginiaAddress 1900 Kanawha Blvd. East
Building 3 Suite 500
Charleston, West Virginia, 25305 Phone(304) 558-3950
Website http://personnel.wv.gov