Job Description

Job Description and Duties

This advertisement is for a Native American Spiritual Leader position Located at Sierra Conservation Center in Jamestown, Tuolumne County. Please indicate the position number on your application: 099-229-9912-002.

CDCR/CCHCS employees are encouraged to use their existing CDCR email address on their job application.

Note: Main communication for this position will be through email. Please ensure you have a valid email address on your application.

Under the direction of the Community Resources Manager, the Native American Spiritual Leader (NASL) will provide and supervise religious activities for the prison incarcerated people population. The NASL interviews and counsels incarcerated people on ethical and moral problems and spiritual matters; prepares and conducts religious services and administers religious rites; organizes and instructs classes in religious and sacred music; supervises the arranging of programs conducted in the institution by visiting religious and allied groups; counsels with incarcerated people regarding family problems; serves when designated as a group member of/or consultant to classification committees; works with incarcerated people groups and incarcerated people activities. This position is responsible for direct and indirect responsibility for the work supervision, on-the-job training and work performances evaluation of at least two incarcerated people for a total of 173 hours per pay period.

Individuals who are eligible for a Training and Development assignment may also be considered for this position(s).

You will find additional information about the job in the .

Working Conditions

About this location -- Sierra Conservation Center (SCC) is located in the foothills near Jamestown, California, in the heart of the Mother Lode Gold Country.It is adjacent to the Stanislaus National Forest, offering pine trees, mountain streams, and an abundance of recreational activities (fishing, swimming, camping, skiing, golfing, etc.).The prison is approximately 70 miles from Yosemite National Park.

The primary mission of SCC is to provide housing, programs and services for minimum and medium custody incarcerated individuals, to aid in their rehabilitation. SCC is responsible for the training and placement of male incarcerated individuals in the Conservation Camp Program. SCC administers 31 male camps located throughout California.

Special Requirements

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/CCHCS are required to submit to a background investigation process utilizing Live Scan Fingerprinting, as well as a Tuberculosis test/evaluation 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.

Desirable Qualifications

In addition to evaluating each candidate's relative ability, as demonstrated by quality and breadth of experience, the following factors will provide the basis for competitively evaluating each candidate:

Knowledge of: Native American ceremonies or cultural events and traditions, in order to provide spiritual guidance and programs to Native American population within the institution. Factors involved in the development of behavior problems and methods of rehabilitation including mental disorders and the principles of mental hygiene in order to address pastoral needs in the spiritual therapeutic process. Legal matters and Institutional policy and procedures, to ensure compliance with federal laws, state mandates/directives and institutional safety and security. Pastoral counseling, in order to provide spiritual and moral guidance and direction. Computers and printers, including Excel and Microsoft Word, in order to complete office documents (e.g., memorandum, chapel schedule, ducat list, etc.) to meet administrative requirements. Institutional practices and policies, in order to develop and facilitate programming appropriate to the level of security of the institution. Sacred Native American spiritual items, in order to educate youthful/adult offenders and institutional personnel.

Ability to: Organize, prepare, and conduct Native American ceremonies, and cultural events including, but not limited to, lessons on ethics, spirituality/religion, traditions, sweat lodge ceremonies and sacred music, in order to provide effective worship services and instruction in the faith. Instruct activities in Native American music and in the oral tradition of native language, history and storytelling, etc., to educate and preserve Native American traditions and to enhance youthful/adult offender’s spiritual growth and well-being. Counsel institution residents and their families on moral and ethical problems, in order to provide for the spiritual and moral rehabilitation of offenders and support of family needs. Establish rapport with institution residents, in order to optimize religious program participation, effectiveness and to enhance institutional goals. Analyze situations accurately and adopt an effective course of action, in order to carry out daily duties and responsibilities and to enhance safety and security of the institution. Maintain confidentiality and protect sensitive data, in order to comply with departmental policy. Interact with a variety of people (employees, youthful/adult offenders, family members, etc.), in order to enhance religious programming and spiritual growth.

Skill to: Communicate effectively both orally and in writing to enhance inmate/staff relations and to provide pastoral counseling and instruction. Utilize computer programs (e.g., Excel, Microsoft Word and SOMS, etc.), in order to complete office documents (e.g., memorandum, chapel schedule, ducat list, etc.) to meet administrative requirements. Effectively identify and mitigate diverse and/or conflicting views and priorities, with sensitivity and impartiality to achieve a timely resolution. Establish and maintain physical and social boundaries, in order to adhere to professional standards of ethical behavior.

Willingness to create and promote an equitable and inclusive workplace where diversity is celebrated and valued.

Benefits

Benefit information can be found on the California Department of Human Resources (CalHR) website, , and the CalPERS website, .

Information on benefits afforded by membership in the California Public Employees’ Retirement System can be found on the California Department of Human Resources (CalHR) Salary and Benefits website at

Information regarding Merit System Principles provided to public employees by the State Civil Service Act can be found on the CalHR website at .

Additional benefit information can be found on the CalHR California State Civil Service Employee Benefits Summary website at .

This webpage is intended to provide general information. Benefit eligibility may be based on job classification, bargaining unit, time base and length of appointment.

Examination Information:

To obtain list eligibility for Native American Spiritual Leader, before applying for the position(s), you should first take and pass the examination here: .

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 - A Letter of Certification of Good Standing
• Other - A Copy of Your Most Recent Performance Evaluation

Job Tags

Permanent employment, Full time,

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