Employment Opportunity

Job Description: Director of Pastoral Care will oversee program development in pastoral minstry and social justice areas. This position is also responsible to directly minister to seniors, families, the sick, dying, disabled, homebound, and parishioners in healthcare facilities. They will collaborate with the pastor to meet with families of the dying or deceased to plan funerals. This person will coordinate several ministries including, but not limited to, Homebound Communion visits, Word & Communion Services  at Parmly on the Lake Nursing Facility, Parish Prayer Ministry, Senior Ministry for spiritual enrichment, our New Pathways to Home Ministry for homeless familes, and donations to the Family Pathways Food Shelf. The Director of Pastoral Care is also responsible for being a staff liaison for The Baby Blanket (a parish program providing resources to young families in need). This position is truly the heart of our parish. 

 

Job Qualifications: The candidate must be a practicing Catholic in good standing with the Catholic Church. They should have a mature, active, and dynamic faith life. Applicants need to have knowledge of Scripture and the ability to apply it to life situations. They also need a degree in Pastoral Studies or equivalent. Candidates need to have strong interpersonal communication skills (especially good listening skills). They should have a pastoral sensitivity and relational approach to ministry. As well as, proven abilities to work in a collaborative setting. Applicants should have team building skills, along with the ability to lead, train, support, and delegate leadership to volunteers. Organisational and managerial skills required. Budgeting, office skills, good time management, and computer skills are a must.  Applicants need to be comfortable with visiting homes, nursing homes, hospice care, and hospitals. Ability to pass a background check, sign a code of conduct, and complete VIRTUS training is required. 

 

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To appy, submit a Cover Letter & Resume to the Parish Buisness Administrator, Jessica Mohler, at jmohler@stbridgetofsweden.org.