SUMMARY
The Pastoral Care Coordinator provides support and coordination of specific areas of parish life to ensure that the pastoral needs of the parish are met; responsible to assist the Pastor in the daily operations of ministry to the sick and bereavement ministries.
The Diocese of Orlando four core values lay the foundation for the work performed by employees.
1. Authenticity: Conviction that God has called us to reflect exteriorly our inner life of faith in our daily living
2. Respect: Affirming each person’s God-given dignity and uniqueness.
3. Courage: Inspired by this gift of the Holy Spirit, we proclaim and live the Word of God fearlessly and devotedly.
4. Commitment: Individually and collectively, we are steadfast to the team and its purpose.
ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES
The following duties and functions, as outlined herein, are intended to be representative of the type of tasks performed within this classification. They are not listed in any order of importance. The omission of specific statements of duties or functions does not exclude them from the classification if the work is similar, related, or a logical assignment for this classification. Other duties may be required and assigned.
· Collaborates with the pastor and clergy in providing pastoral care to the parish community.
· Shares regularly as a member of the parish staff, in staff meetings, in parish planning, and as a resource to both paid and volunteer leadership in various areas of parish life.
· Coordinates pastoral services for individuals suffering from illness, grief, or crisis.
· Supervises sick and bereavement ministries within the parish and oversees budget and financial records for these ministries.
· Contributes to an atmosphere of welcome at the Church, including, but not limited to, parish events.
· Oversee the parish’s ministry to the sick by coordinating hospital visits to parishioners as well as visits to convalescent homes and/or rehabilitation facilities.
· Effectively recruits, trains, and supervises volunteers, in compliance with diocesan policies; trains parishioners to serve as parish visitors for the ministry of pastoral care to the sick and homebound.
· Receives and processes all requests for homebound, hospitalized, and nursing home patients who wish to receive Holy Communion.
· Maintains a sufficient number of trained and screened lay ministers to meet the needs of the parish.
· Assigns ministers on an individual need basis.
· Visits a portion of those who request parish to assess the need or administer.
· Ensures a priest visit those requesting the Sacrament of the Anointing of the Sick in a timely manner.
· Overseeing outreach ministries (BOGOGO, Family outreach, Culture of life and Peace Orphanage)
· Ensures that clergy visits all facilities at least one time per year.
· Schedules Mass at several facilities 2-3 times per year.
QUALIFICATIONS
To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or ability required. Reasonable accommodation may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.
CATHOLIC FAITH
Requires an appreciation and respect for the Catholic Church and its teachings. Church employees must conduct themselves in a manner that is consistent with and supportive of the mission and purpose of the Church. Their public behavior must not violate the faith, morals or laws of the Church or the policies of the diocese.
EDUCATION and/or EXPERIENCE
Bachelor’s degree in theology, Pastoral Studies, Pastoral Ministry, or related area preferred with demonstrated leadership experience. Previous experience in parish ministry a plus. Bilingual in Spanish and English preferred.
OTHER SKILLS and ABILITIES
· A high level of organizational and interpersonal skills is required.
· Ability to read and analyze routine correspondence and compose appropriate responses.
· Must have excellent command of the English language and exceptional writing skills.
· Ability to respond to common inquiries from diocesan entities, parishioners, or members of the business community. Confidentiality is essential.
WORKING CONDITIONS
The working hours of this position are not limited to an 8-hour day. This person will need to be available in the evening and at weekends, as needed.
PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS
The ability to sit and stand for long periods of time. Must be able to reach, grasp, feel, and see up close and from afar. Must be able to use basic office computer hardware and peripherals, with or without reasonable accommodation. Must be able to communicate verbally and in written form. Tasks require the ability to exert light physical effort in sedentary to light work, but which may involve some lifting, carrying, pushing and/or pulling of objects and materials of light weight (15 pounds).
A review of this position has excluded the marginal functions of the position that are incidental to the performance of fundamental job duties. All duties and responsibilities are essential job functions and requirements and are subject to possible modifications to reasonably accommodate individuals with disabilities. To perform this job successfully, the incumbent(s) will possess the abilities and aptitudes to perform each duty proficiently. Requirements are representative of the minimum level of knowledge, skills, and ability.
ACKNOWLEDGEMENT
The preceding job description has been designed to indicate the general nature and level of work performed by employees within this classification. It is not designed to contain or be interpreted as a comprehensive inventory of all duties, responsibilities, and qualifications required of employees assigned to this job.
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Employee’s Signature Date
Pay: $23.97 - $28.87 per hour
Work Location: In person
