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NATIVE AMERICAN SPIRITUAL LEADER
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- Full-time
- Current TB test
- Mid-level
- Fingerprint clearance
MUSLIM CHAPLAIN
Calipatria State Prison —Imperial County, CA
- $5,743 - $7,541 a month
- Online Application
- Management
- Mid-level
- Travel
- Free parking
PROTESTANT CHAPLAIN
Pleasant Valley State Prison —Fresno County, CA
- $5,743 - $7,541 a month
- Full-time
- Current TB test
- Mid-level
- Fingerprint clearance
- Wellness program
- Health insurance
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North Kern State Prison —Kern County, CA
- $5,743 - $7,541 a month
- Full-time
- Current TB test
- Mid-level
- Fingerprint clearance
JEWISH CHAPLAIN
North Kern State Prison —Kern County, CA
- $2,871.50 - $3,770.50 a month
- Part-time
- Management
- Current TB test
- Mid-level

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NATIVE AMERICAN SPIRITUAL LEADER

CDCR - San Quentin State Prison
Marin County, CA

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Job Details

Full-time
$5,743 - $7,541 a month

Qualifications

Family therapy
Interpretation
Team supervision
Cultural Studies
Family counseling
Mid-level
Pastoral counseling
Experience working with incarcerated individuals
Spiritual well-being

Full Job Description

Job Posting: Native American Spiritual Leader

CDCR - San Quentin State Prison

JC-526314

Native American Spiritual Leader
NATIVE AMERICAN SPIRITUAL LEADER

$5,743.00 - $7,541.00 per Month
New to State candidates will be hired into the minimum salary of the classification or minimum of alternate range when applicable.

Final Filing Date: 8/26/2026

Job Description and Duties

Under direction of the Community Resource Manager, this position will conduct and/or facilitate Native American spiritual ceremonies, oral traditions, cultural studies, and to do other related work. This position will also supervise and report attendance for a minimum of two inmate workers assigned to the Native American Spirit Leader. Duties include but are not limited to the following: To direct and provide spiritual and moral guidance and instruction to inmate practitioners of the American Indian traditional religion. To facilitate and instruct in the oral tradition, ethics, cultural heritage, sacred music, and drum ceremony, and other aspects of the traditional American Indian religion. To lead the ceremonies whenever possible and/or to designate inmate pipe holders and sweat leaders to conduct them in the absence of the Native American Spiritual Leader. To facilitate meaningful interaction and understanding between practitioners of the traditional American Indian religion and institution administers, correctional personnel, and others who have day-to-day contact with inmate practitioners. To provide family counseling on problems inherent to having a family member in prison; verification of inmate marriages; facilitation of special ceremonies designed to strengthen family and community ties. To facilitate meaningful interaction between inmate practitioners and the outside American Indian community; to provide interpretation to community groups concerning the institutional religious program. Attends all training, meetings, and seminars as needed or required. Performs other related duties as assigned.

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

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

San Quentin State Prison is California’s oldest and best-known correctional institution, which was established on the site currently known as Point San Quentin, in July of 1852, as an answer to the rampant lawlessness in California at the time. The prison rests overlooking the bay on 432 acres and is located just 12 miles north of the Golden Gate Bridge in the county of Marin. The walled prison is made up of four (4) large cell blocks (West, South, North, and East Block), one (1) maximum security cell block (the Adjustment Center), Central Health Care Service Building, a medium security dorm setting and a minimum-security firehouse.

San Quentin Rehabilitation Center (SQRC) - (ca.gov)

Position Details

Job Code #:

JC-526314

Position #(s):

095-229-9912-XXX

Working Title:

Native American Spiritual Leader

Classification:

NATIVE AMERICAN SPIRITUAL LEADER

$5,743.00 - $7,541.00

New to State candidates will be hired into the minimum salary of the classification or minimum of alternate range when applicable.

# of Positions:

Work Location:

Marin County

Telework:

In Office

Job Type:

Permanent, Full Time

Department Information

Vision

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.

Commitment

The California Department of Corrections and Rehabilitation (CDCR) and the California Correctional Health Care Services (CCHCS) are committed to transforming the correctional landscape to create safer, more professional, and more fulfilling environments for our employees, the incarcerated population, and those supervised in our communities. Through systemwide improvements grounded in proven and emerging practices, we aim to strengthen rehabilitation, enhance workplace satisfaction, and support successful reentry into the community through our institutions, parole, and community partnerships. Our shared mission is to promote safety, wellness, and human dignity while fostering positive change for all those who live and work within our institutions and communities.

CDCR and CCHCS are committed to building an inclusive respectful workplace. We are determined to attract and hire candidates from all communities and empower employees from a variety of backgrounds, perspectives, and personal experiences. We are proud to foster inclusion and drive collaborative efforts at all levels of the Department.

CDCR and CCHCS strive to collaborate with the community to enhance public safety and promote successful community reintegration through education, treatment and active participation in rehabilitative and restorative justice programs. Incumbents establish and maintain cooperative working relationships within the department, other governmental agencies, health care partners, and communities.

CDCR/CCHCS values all team members. We work cooperatively to provide the highest level of health care possible to a diverse correctional population, which includes medical, dental, nursing, mental health, and pharmacy. We encourage creativity and ingenuity while treating others fairly, honestly, and with respect, all of which are critical to the success of the CDCR/CCHCS mission.

Founded in 1885, the California Department of Corrections and Rehabilitation (CDCR) is one of the nation’s largest and most diverse correctional departments in the country. We are dedicated to enhancing public safety through the safe and secure incarceration of individuals in our care, by providing effective parole supervision, and implementing rehabilitative strategies for their successful reintegration into our communities.

Special Requirements

The position(s) require(s) a(n) Native American Tribe, Nation, Band, Rancheria Certificate. You will be required to provide a copy of your certificate prior to being hired.

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 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 www.e-verify.gov.

This advertisement may be used for other vacancies that occur during the life of this recruitment.

Application Instructions

Completed applications and all required documents must be received or postmarked by the Final Filing Date in order to be considered. Dates printed on Mobile Bar Codes, such as the Quick Response (QR) Codes available at the USPS, are not considered Postmark dates for the purpose of determining timely filing of an application.

Final Filing Date: 8/26/2026

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 CalCareer Account at www.CalCareers.ca.gov. When submitting your application in hard copy, a completed copy of the Application Package listing must be included. If you choose to not apply electronically, a hard copy application package may be submitted through an alternative method listed below:

Address for Mailing Application Packages

You may submit your application and any applicable or required documents to:

CDCR - San Quentin State Prison

Postal

Attn: Yolanda Manzo Analyst II

100 Main Street

San Quentin, CA 94964

Address for Drop-Off Application Packages

You may drop off your application and any applicable or required documents at:

CDCR - San Quentin State Prison

Drop-Off

Personnel - Certification Unit

100 Main Street

San Quentin, CA 94964

07:00 AM - 03:00 PM

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 www.CalCareers.ca.gov. 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 -
Currently recognized as a spiritual leader and in good standing with their Native American Tribe, Nation, Brand Rancheria. (All Candidates SHALL attach to their application a letter of certification of good standing issued by their Native American Tribe, Nation, Brand or Rancheria)

Applicants requiring reasonable accommodations for the hiring interview process must request the necessary accommodations if scheduled for a hiring interview. The request should be made at the time of contact to schedule the interview. Questions regarding reasonable accommodations may be directed to the EEO contact listed on this job posting.

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 promote an inclusive workplace that empowers employees from a variety of backgrounds, perspectives, and personal experiences.

Benefits

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

Information on benefits afforded by membership in the California Public Employees’ Retirement System can be found on the CalHR Salary and Benefits website at www.calhr.ca.gov/employees/pages/salary-and-benefits.aspx.

Information on the benefits and protections provided to public employees by the State Civil Service Act can be found on the CalHR website at https://www.calhr.ca.gov/Training/Pages/performance-management-merit-system- principles.aspx.

Additional benefit information can be found on the CalHR California State Civil Service Employee Benefits Summary website at https://www.calhr.ca.gov/Pages/California-State- Civil-Service-Employee-Benefits-Summary.aspx.

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

Contact Information

The Human Resources Contact is available to answer questions regarding the position or application process.

Human Resources Contact:
Yolanda Manzo Analyst II
(415) 454-1460 ext: 5535
[email protected]

Please direct requests for Reasonable Accommodations to the interview scheduler at the time the interview is being scheduled. You may direct any additional questions regarding Reasonable Accommodations or Equal Employment Opportunity for this position(s) to the Department's EEO Office.

EEO Contact:
EEO Office
(415) 454-1460

California Relay Service: 1-800-735-2929 (TTY), 1-800-735-2922 (Voice) TTY is a Telecommunications Device for the Deaf, and is reachable only from phones equipped with a TTY Device.

Examination Information

To obtain list eligibility for Native American Spiritual Leader before applying for the position, you must first take and pass the Native American Spiritual Leader examination found here: Exam Bulletin- Native American Spiritual Leader (ca.gov)

Equal Opportunity Employer

The State of California is an equal opportunity employer to all, regardless of age, ancestry, color, disability (mental and physical), exercising the right to family care and medical leave, gender, gender expression, gender identity, genetic information, marital status, medical condition, military or veteran status, national origin, political affiliation, race, religious creed, sex (includes pregnancy, childbirth, breastfeeding and related medical conditions), and sexual orientation.

It is an objective of the State of California to achieve a drug-free work place. Any applicant for state employment will be expected to behave in accordance with this objective because the use of illegal drugs is inconsistent with the law of the State, the rules governing Civil Service, and the special trust placed in public servants.

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