Pastoral Care Coordinator, Part-Time, Sturgeon Bay

Pastoral Care Coordinator, Part-Time, Sturgeon Bay Job Description: Assist the Pastor in Providing Pastoral Care for parishioners of Corpus Christi Parish (Sturgeon Bay) and Holy Name of Mary Catholic Parish (Maplewood): Recruit and train parish volunteers in pastoral visits to the sick, homebound and residents of long-term care facilities. Personally visit the sick, homebound and residents of long-term care facilities. Coordinate Pastor Visits Triage visits with the homebound to ensure they receive greater care. Maintain records of visits. Bereavement Care: Assist pastor in planning funeral liturgies, and coordinating with funeral homes. Based upon mutual comfort of pastor/care coordinator - training will be provided to lead vigil and committal services. Serve as a resource for the parishes' bereavement ministry committee. Typical Working Conditions: Schedule is flexible. Requires the ability and integrity to manage work remotely and on-site where needed during regular business hours. Ability to drive is a requirement of this position, since travel is required to visit parishioners in their residence, hospitals and/or long-term care facilities. Mileage is reimbursed at the standard IRS rate. Estimated at 10-15 hours per week, with some flexibility to accommodate occasional longer workdays, evenings and weekends. Nature of Supervision: Works under the direction of the Pastor. Works independently within authority-limits and expertise. The direction from the Pastor to assign objectives, assist in task priority setting, review results and offer guidance. Requires individual initiative in recognition of problems and solutions. Participation in monthly staff meetings, and diocesan training is required. Judgement Exercised/Decisions Made: Must function independently, have flexibility, personal integrity, and the ability to work effectively with the community, clergy, parishioners, staff, and support agencies. Must be able to relate to and work with ill, disabled, elderly, emotionally upset, and people who are grieving. Financial Responsibility : Responsible for effective use of budgeted resources. Recommend purchase of major expense items and controls individual expenses to parish pre-approved limits. Culture and Values Explore Potential : Nurture and challenge the God-given potential and gifts of others so they may reach the hearts through missionary discipleship. Connect to Inspire : Connect with each person and ignite the desire to accomplish the vision and mission of the Catholic Church. Touch People's Hearts : See Christ in all and treat each person with respect and honor with positive regard and appreciation. Empowered to Act : Take personal responsibility for diocesan and parish mission, vision and culture with a personal desire for accountability to reach souls for God. Nurture Abundant Life and Growth : Actively nurture life and growth of each person to cultivate their ability to inspire missionary discipleship. Cultivate leaders and teams in their journey of missionary discipleship. ADA Physical/Visual/Mental Demands : While performing the duties of this job the employee is occasionally required to stand; walk; sit; use hands to handle objects, reach with hands and arms; and talk. The employee must occasionally lift and/or move up to 25 pounds. Specific vision abilities required by the job include close vision and distance vision. Typical Working Conditions : Person in this position will work in an inside office environment; would work alone at times and frequently with a group; normal hours would be 10-15 hours per week and may occasionally include evenings and weekends. Nature of Supervision Received : Receives minimal supervision. Incumbent must establish priorities and independently set daily objectives to meet deadlines and address urgent situations as they occur. Judgment Exercised/Decisions Made : Considerable judgment and independent decisions making is required regarding compliance to policies. Decisions are moderately complex. Requires ability to thoroughly investigate and analyze problems and recommend the proper course of action. Judgment and tact must be used in communication of policies and procedures. Financial Responsibility : Responsible for the effective use of budgeted resources. Diocese of Green Bay