CLINICAL CHAPLAIN4039D2 Pay Grade: 24 DEFINITION OF WORK Summary This is pastoral work in the religious guidance and education activities of a state institution and as a member of a psychiatric or rehabilitation team. Work involves responsibility for planning and administering a chaplaincy program, providing pastoral services to inmates, residents, or patients. Employees of this class secure family and community cooperation in the rehabilitation of maladjusted individuals, supervise volunteer ministers and pastoral students, assist and counsel patients with their religious or personal problems, and serve as a member of a psychiatric or rehabilitation team. Standard Classification Factors Supervision Received - LEVEL E: "Under administrative direction…" At this level, employees are free to plan, develop and organize all phases of the work necessary for its completion within program guidance. Generally, they can develop and utilize any procedures and methods which do not conflict with major policies. Supervision is generally exercised over them through staff conference-type discussions and a review of progress reports. Difficulty - LEVEL C: Considerable… Duties which require a high degree of concentration because of the any factors which must be considered and weighed before a decision can be reached. Usually positions that require planning, developing, and coordinating programs and directing fairly large groups of people fall into this category. Complexity - LEVEL E: Work is of a highly diverse and/or complex nature characterized by a broad range of activities and frequently changing conditions, situations and problems. Considerable analytical thought is necessary for interpreting a variety of factors, problems and alternatives for methods and procedures. Work requires the origination of ideas, techniques and programs for solving technical problems or complicated situations. Workers at this level exercise a high degree of responsibility for independent judgment and may participate in major program changes or policy decisions. Work may be reviewed by occasional conferences or reports to superiors. When guidelines exist at this level, they are normally characterized by regulations, policies or complex technical manuals. Consequence of Actions or Decisions - LEVEL D: Consequences of actions or decisions at this level are significant as the work may be rarely if ever reviewed, making errors difficult to detect. Errors may cause major program failure or a high degree of confusion. Injuries to others due to errors are serious or incapacitating or both and costs due to errors are substantial. Contacts - LEVEL C: The purpose of the contact is to influence, motivate, conduct interviews, make formal presentations or counsel to achieve common understanding or solutions to problems when the information is sensitive in nature or the individuals or groups are skeptical or uncooperative. Communication techniques and well developed communication skills become an important requirement at this level. Physical Demands - LEVEL B: The work requires light physical exertion. The employee may be required to perform handling activities with lightweight or easily moved items (e.g. books, file folders, boxes of office supplies, small machine parts, etc.); perform moving activities for brief periods; operate light equipment; perform repetitive motions for brief periods; confined to a work area. Environmental Conditions - LEVEL B: The work environment involves moderate hazards, risks or discomforts. Exposure to minor deviations from pleasant environmental conditions is normal. Minor to serious injuries are possible. Supervision/Leadership - LEVEL C: Typically involves limited supervisory responsibility which entails performing as a "first line supervisor" for a small number of employees. Supervision is not the primary responsibility of the job. Responsibility includes training, instructing, scheduling, and reviewing work and recommending hiring and disciplinary actions to a higher level of authority. Distinguishing Features Differs from the Human Service Counselor class which is full-performance professional counseling work within a rehabilitation program. EXAMPLES OF WORK PERFORMED Plans or assists in planning comprehensive religious programs for inmates or patients, including religious services and educational programs. Counsels and advises on spiritual matters, personal, and institutional problems; organizes and conducts religious education classes. Supervises work performed in the chaplaincy office. Works with civic or religious groups interested in the programs of the institution where work is performed. Organizes activity and special interest groups. Coordinates all religious activities of an institutional program. Performs orientation to institutional life. Presents sermons and addresses for religious and civic groups concerning the religious phase of the institution's work. Corresponds with members of families of institutionalized persons. Participates as members of a psychiatric or rehabilitation team in staff conferences concerning patients and inmates. REQUIRED KNOWLEDGE, ABILITIES, AND SKILLS Knowledge *Knowledge of the living habits, attitudes, and interests of institutionalized persons. *Knowledge of the spiritual needs and problems of institutionalized persons. *Knowledge of a variety of religious backgrounds. *Knowledge of counseling methods and techniques. Knowledge of the principles and techniques of supervision. Abilities *Ability to direct and conduct activities that promote the spiritual development of institutionalized persons. *Ability to utilize initiative and judgment in developing and implementing a religious program in an institutional setting. *Ability to conduct religious services. *Ability to establish and maintain harmonious relationships with administrative officials and other staff, patients and their families, and the general public. *Ability to supervise. *Ability to deal with the spiritual needs and problems of institutionalized persons. *Necessary at Entry MINIMUM REQUIREMENTS: Education, training, and/or experience that is recognized by a particular religion, faith, or belief system as qualifying a person to provide religious or spiritual guidance and to conduct services or rituals in that religion, faith, or belief system.
Necessary Special Requirements: NC: 06/94 |