The Department of Health Services (DHS) strives to protect and promote the health and safety of all people of Wisconsin through the efforts of a dedicated and diverse workforce. DHS works to ensure access to individuals, families, and communities to achieve positive health outcomes in the areas of abuse prevention, mental health, public health, family care, long-term care, and much more.

Southern Wisconsin Center (SWC) is recruiting to fill a part-time Chaplain position located in Union Grove.

SWC is a state operated Intermediate Care Facility for Individuals with Intellectual Disabilities. SWC provides a wide variety of programs and services designed to assist and prepare individuals to live successfully in the setting that best meets their needs. SWC brings together a rich history and state of the art treatment approaches for the new millennium. Click here to see what working at SWC is all about!

State of Wisconsin benefits will be prorated based on hours worked, ample sick time, and an exceptional retirement plan.

The work schedule will be determined upon hire, this is a part-time position working 12 hours per week.

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The chaplain provides religious/spiritual services to the people supported by SWC in an interfaith manner. This position provides regularly scheduled services, instruction, and guidance for individuals with intellectual disabilities.

The starting salary is between $20.00 - $27.50 per hour, depending on experience. Pay for current State of WI employees will be based on the compensation plan in effect at time of appointment. The pay schedule and range is 03/12. A 12-month probationary period is required.

All applicants who may be appointed to this position will be required to allow DHS to conduct a background check to determine whether the circumstances of any conviction may be related to the job being filled.

All appointees will be required to receive a TB test, which will be administered by SWC or medical personnel approved by the facility prior to their start date.

Employees are required to provide documentation of being fully vaccinated against COVID-19 by their start date. Exceptions will be granted to those who obtain an approved medical or religious accommodation or those who provide documentation requiring a delay in receiving the vaccine.

Candidates must provide documentation or a letter of endorsement from an authority representing a faith community in order to verify eligibility. Please attach this in the ‘Supporting Documentation’ section of the job announcement.

Qualifications:

Minimally qualified applicants will have all of the following:

• Documentation or a letter of endorsement (uploaded in the ‘Supporting Documentation’ section of the job application) from an authority representing a faith community.
• Experience administering religious/spiritual programs including interfaith services and study groups (e.g., scheduling, coordinating staff/volunteers and resources, record keeping, etc.).

Well-qualified applicants will also have one or more of the following:

• Experience adapting services to meet the needs of those with physical and/or intellectual disabilities.
• Experience providing pastoral/spiritual ministry/support to individuals or families who may be in distress or crisis including end of life support.
• Experience structuring interfaith religious study curriculum for varying levels of comprehension.

For tips on developing your resume and letter of qualifications and what should be included in these materials, click here. Please note, the letter of qualifications is limited to one page. Please attach the documentation or letter of endorsement in the ‘Supporting Documentation’ section of the job application

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You will be required to attach your current resume and letter of qualifications in a Word or PDF compatible format. Please attach the documentation or letter of endorsement in the ‘Supporting Documentation’ section of the job application. Submitted materials will be evaluated by a panel of job experts according to the qualifications listed above and the most qualified applicants will be invited to participate in the next step of the selection process.

Current or former permanent, classified, state employees must complete the online application process to be considered. Pay for current or former state employees is set based upon the rules that apply to compensation for the applicable transaction.

Failure to submit all required materials will result in an incomplete application and ineligibility for this position. Application materials will not be accepted if received in an incompatible format, an email, as a hard copy or a fax.

Questions can be directed to Jennie Hocker at Jennifer.hocker@dhs.wisconsin.gov.

DHS is an Equal Opportunity and Affirmative Action employer seeking a diverse and talented workforce. Veterans are encouraged to apply. For complete information on veterans’ hiring programs that may benefit you, please visit the Employment Assistance page on the Wisconsin Department of Veterans Affairs’ website.

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The position will remain open until filled.