Chaplain Assistant

Job Posting

Important Recruitment Information for this vacancy Job Posting closes: September 30th, 2026 Required documents uploaded by: November 1, 2026

Agency Information:

Kansas Juvenile Correctional Complex 1430 NW 25th St. Topeka, KS 66618

About the Position:

Who can apply: Anyone (External) Classified/Unclassified Service: Unclassified Full-Time/Part-Time: Part-Time Regular/Temporary: Regular Work Schedule: Tuesday-Friday 12:00pm – 5:00pm Eligible to Receive Benefits: Yes Veterans' Preference Eligible: Yes

Compensation: $22.38/hourly ($21,484.20/ yearly)

• Salary can vary depending upon education, experience, or qualifications.

Employment Benefits:

• Comprehensive medical, mental, dental, vision, and additional coverage
• Sick & Vacation leave
• Work-Life Balance programs: parental leave, military leave, jury leave, funeral leave
• Paid State Holidays (designated by the Governor annually)
• Fitness Centers in select locations
• Employee discounts with the STAR Program
• Retirement and deferred compensation programs

Position Summary & Responsibilities

Position Summary:

• Provides a full range of support services to the chaplaincy department and program (e.g. upkeep of documentation and tracking spreadsheets, Porter supervision, assisting Chaplain with program needs, ordering, and tracking religious articles.)
• Serves institutional needs of KJCC as determined in consultation with the supervisory chaplain.
• Attend Departmental meetings
• Maintaining chapel files of juvenile residents and other pertinent departmental documentation and records. Attends required training as directed.
• Upkeep of Religious Preference spreadsheet
• Maintain Religious Article purchase requests and spreadsheet
• Record attendance for all chapel programming groups on the shared drive spreadsheet

Qualifications

• Minimum Qualifications:
• Education, training, and/or experience that is recognized by a particular religion, faith, or belief system as qualifying a person to provide religious or spiritual guidance and to conduct services or rituals in that religion, faith, or belief system.
• Post-Offer, Pre-employment Requirements:
• Drug Screening
• DCF Screening
• Background review
• TB Skin test
• Must have a current VALID Driver's License- this must remain valid throughout employment

Recruiter Contact Information:

Name: Jennifer McCoy Email: Jennifer.mccoy1@ks.gov Phone: 785-746-7194

Mailing Address:

1430 NW 25th St Topeka, KS 66618

Job Application Process:

• First Sign in or register as a New User.
• Complete or update your contact information on the Careers> My Contact Information page. *This information is included in all your job applications.
• Upload required documents listed below for the Careers> My Job Applications page. *This information is included in all your job applications.
• Start your draft job application, upload other required documents, and submit them when it is complete.
• Manage your draft and submitted applications on the Careers> My Job Applications page.
• Check your email and My Job Notifications for written communications from the Recruiter.
• Email – sent to the Preferred email on the My Contact Information page
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Required Documents for this Application to be Complete:

• Upload these on the Careers – My Job Applications page
• Transcripts
• DD214 (if you are claiming Veteran’s Preference)
• Upload these on the Attachments step in your Job Application

Helpful Resources at jobs.ks.gov: “How, What, & Where do I Upload Documents”

How to Claim Veterans Preference:

Veterans' Preference Eligible (VPE): Former military personnel or their spouse that have been verified as a "veteran"; under K.S.A. 73-201 will receive an interview if they meet the minimum competency factors of the position. The veterans' preference laws do not guarantee the veteran a job. Positions are filled with the best qualified candidate as determined by the hiring manager. Learn more about claiming Veteran’s Preference

Equal Employment Opportunity:

The State of Kansas is an Equal Opportunity Employer. We value diversity, equity, and inclusion as essential elements that create and foster a welcoming workplace. All qualified persons will be considered for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, political affiliation, disability, or any other factor unrelated to the essential functions of the job. If you wish to identify yourself as a qualified person with a disability under the Americans with Disabilities Act and would like to request an accommodation, please address the request to the agency recruiter.