Position Information

NY HELPNo

AgencyAddiction Services and Supports, Office of

TitleChaplain (Hourly) - Charles K. Post Addiction Treatment Center

Occupational CategoryOther Professional Careers

Salary GradeHourly

Bargaining UnitPS&T - Professional, Scientific, and Technical (PEF)

Salary RangeFrom $38.26 to $38.26 Hourly

Employment Type Per Diem

Appointment Type Temporary

Jurisdictional Class Non-competitive Class

Travel Percentage 0%

Schedule

Workweek Other (see below)

"Other" Explanation As needed, any shift. Hours will vary depending on ATC needs.

Hours Per Week 9 - 19

Workday

From 12 AM

To 11:30 PM

Flextime allowed? No

Mandatory overtime? No

Compressed workweek allowed? No

Telecommuting allowed? No

Location

County Suffolk

Street Address Charles K. Post Addiction Treatment Center

Pilgrim Psychiatric Center, Building 1 - 998 Crooked Hill Road,

City West Brentwood

StateNY

Zip Code11717

Job Specifics

Duties Description Chaplains conduct religious services and provide spiritual guidance for individuals admitted to a State facility, as well as staff. Duties include, but are not limited to:

• May establish periods for worship, conducts religious services, and administers rites and sacraments;
• May provide pastoral care in order to develop good relationships with all who are served, with particular attention to those newly admitted to the facility;
• May counsel individuals going through an emotional and spiritual crisis, the critically ill, the dying, and/or those about to be released, on personal and spiritual problems;
• May conduct a religious education program through planning and organizing instructional classes, group discussions, forums, broadcasts, and group music programs;
• May work closely with all departmental staff and community-based organizations to further the rehabilitation of individuals admitted to a State facility;
• May speak before community and other groups on the program(s) of the assigned facility(ies);
• May consult with the facility head and other chaplains on the coordination of the religious program and its relationship with the overall functions of the facility;
• May aid in selecting religious books and equipment for purchase and to be donated;
• May maintain records of religious activities;
• May recruit volunteers to assist with different faiths;
• Other job-related duties as assigned.

Minimum Qualifications Candidates must possess ecclesiastical endorsement from the official endorsing agency of the Chaplain’s faith or denomination at the time of appointment and maintain such endorsement for the duration of their employment.

Additional Comments OASAS Addiction Treatment Centers (ATCs) are Tobacco Free Facilities.

Background Investigation Requirements:
Prospective appointees will be: 1) Checked against the Staff Exclusion List (SEL) maintained by the Justice Center for the Protection of People with Special Needs. Prospective employees whose names appear on the SEL as having been found responsible for serious or repeated acts of abuse or neglect will be barred from appointment and may have their names removed from the eligible list(s) for the title(s) if applicable. 2) Investigated through a Criminal Background Check (CBC) that includes State and federal Criminal History Record Checks. All convictions must be reported; conviction of a felony or misdemeanor, or any falsified or omitted information on the prospective appointee’s employment application may bar appointment or result in removal after appointment. Each case will be determined on its own merits, consistent with the applicable provisions of State and federal laws, rules, and regulations. Prospective employees will be fingerprinted in order to obtain a record of their criminal history information, and may be required to pay any necessary fees. 3) Screened against the Statewide Central Register of Child Abuse and Maltreatment (SCR). Prospective employees may be required to pay any necessary fees. Additionally, prospective employees whose names are indicated on the SCR may be barred from appointment.

OASAS recognizes the value that different people, perspectives and cultures bring to the agency. We strive to create an inclusive culture that uplifts and supports our staff, fostering a sense of belonging in the workplace. Individuals with lived substance use and/or gambling experience are encouraged to apply.

New York State OASAS is an equal opportunity employer and provides opportunity for all regardless of race, gender, religion, national original, sexual orientation, gender identity, age, veteran status, ability, or any other protected class. OASAS encourages people with disabilities to apply. If you need a reasonable accommodation at any point in the application or hiring process, please reach out to Accessibility@oasas.ny.gov.

Some positions may require additional credentials or a background check to verify your identity.

Contact Information

Name Office of Human Resources Management

Telephone (518) 457-2963

Fax (518) 457-4880

Email Address Recruitment@oasas.ny.gov

Address

Street NYS Office of Addiction Services and Supports

1450 Western Avenue

City Albany

State NY

Zip Code 12203

 

Notes on ApplyingIf interested, please submit your resume and ecclesiastical endorsement from the official endorsing agency of your faith or denomination to recruitment@oasas.ny.gov with reference code EM/Chaplain/18990/CKPATC with your submission. Failure to include this code could result in your application not being processed.