Job Posting: Native American Spiritual Leader

North Kern State Prison

JC-467613 - Native American Spiritual Leader

Final Filing Date: 3/22/2025

Application Methods: Electronic (Using your CalCareer Account) By Mail Drop-off

Under the direction of the Community Resource Manager (CRM) C.I., the Native American Chaplain provides spiritual and moral guidance to State prison incarcerated persons; conducts spiritual ceremonies and sacred religious rituals and instructs interested incarcerated persons in the history, culture, and religious practices of Native Americans. This advertisement will be used for other vacancies that occur during the life of this recruitment. ALL APPLICATIONS WILL BE SCREENED AND ONLY THE MOST QUALIFIED WILL BE INTERVIEWED. For questions, call: 661-721-2345, Ext. 6723/6742.

Limited term 12 months; may be extended up to 24 months or become permanent.

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

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.

You will find additional information about the job in the Duty Statement .

Working Conditions

Minimum Requirements

You will find the Minimum Requirements in the Class Specification.

• NATIVE AMERICAN SPIRITUAL LEADER

We enhance public safety and promote successful community reintegration through education, treatment, and active participation in rehabilitative and restorative justice programs.

Mission

To facilitate the successful reintegration of the individuals in our care back to their communities equipped with the tools to be drug-free, healthy, and employable members of society by providing education, treatment, rehabilitative, and restorative justice programs, all in a safe and humane environment.

California Department of Corrections and Rehabilitation (CDCR) and California Correctional Health Care Services (CCHCS) are committed to building an inclusive and culturally diverse workplace. We are determined to attract and hire more candidates from diverse communities and empower all employees from a variety of backgrounds, perspectives, and personal experiences. We are proud to foster inclusion and drive collaborative efforts to increase representation at all levels of the Department.

Commitment to California Model

CDCR and CCHCS are proud to partner on the California Model which will transform the correctional landscape for our employees and the incarcerated. The California Model is a systemwide change that leverages national and international best practices to address longstanding challenges related to incarceration and institution working conditions, creating a safe, professional, and satisfying workplace for staff as well as rehabilitation for the incarcerated. Additionally, the California Model improves success of the decarcerated through robust re-entry efforts back into the community.

Do not include any confidential information on any documents you submit for a job vacancy, such as your State application, resume, or educational transcripts.

Application Instructions

Completed applications and all required documents must be received or postmarked by the Final Filing Date in order to be considered.

Final Filing Date: 3/22/2025

Who May Apply: Individuals who are currently in the classification, eligible for lateral transfer, eligible for reinstatement, have list or LEAP eligibility, are in the process of obtaining list eligibility, or have SROA and/or Surplus eligibility (please attach your letter, if available). SROA and Surplus candidates are given priority; therefore, individuals with other eligibility may be considered in the event no SROA or Surplus candidates apply.

Applications will be screened and only the most qualified applicants will be selected to move forward in the selection process. Applicants must meet the Minimum Qualifications stated in the Classification Specification(s).

How To Apply

Complete Application Packages (including your Examination/Employment Application (STD 678) and applicable or required documents) must be submitted to apply for this Job Posting. Application Packages may be submitted electronically through your