Native American Spiritual Leader

Job Description and Duties

Under the direct supervision of the Community Resources Manager, The Native American Spiritual Leader interviews and counsels incarcerated persons on ethical and moral problems and spiritual matters; prepares and conducts Native American religious services, to include ceremonial sweats, drum ceremonies, and POW WOWS. The Native American Spiritual Leader organizes and instructs classes in Native American religious/cultural teachings, religion, ethics, and sacred music; cooperates with other staff members in carrying out the institution programs; supervises the arranging of programs conducted in institution by visiting religious groups; visits the sick; counsels with families on problems involved in rehabilitation. The Native American Spiritual Leader explains and interprets the institution’s religious program to community groups; serves, when designated as a member or consultant to the institution’s classification committee and does other work as required.

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

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

This advertisement is for a Native American Spiritual Leader position(s) Located at CSP Solano in Vacaville, Solano. Please indicate the position number on your application: 674-229-9912-001.

Note: Main communication for this position will be through email. Please ensure you have a valid email address on your application and CalCareers profile. It is the applicants’ responsibility to check their email inbox, to include junk emails, for any correspondence regarding their application status. *Hiring based on budget approval.

Applications received with inaccurate information or without the following information will be considered incomplete and may not be considered for an interview: "to" and "from" dates (month/day/year), hours worked per week, civil service classifications or private sector job titles, supervisor name and phone number, and duties performed. Applications that are ‘blank’ or with “see resume” in place of duties performed are not acceptable.

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Working Conditions

CSP Solano, Vacaville

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 should 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 .

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:

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 CalHR Salary and Benefits website at .

Information on the benefits and protections 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.

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 - Letter of Certification - All candidates must attach to their application a letter of certification of good standing issued by his/her Native American Tribe, Band or Rancheria.