Pastoral Associate - Catholic

Job Description

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SUMMARY: Generally implements the Pastoral Ministries program which focuses on the spiritual life of the Catholic Community. Specifically meets the sacramental needs of the Community. Plans in cooperation with the Pastoral Ministries Manager for the spiritual life of the Catholic Community and community wide outreach and fellowship.

ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES: include the following. Other duties may be assigned.

Generally serves as a minister to any Catholic resident seeking such service, and is proactive in demonstrating this availability through physical presence on a frequent basis in the community and at general community functions.
Specifically serves as a Spiritual leader to the Catholic residents by seeing to the provision of those services that are required by a priest (Sacraments) and as well as those services that congregants may prefer from a professional religious leader (preaching and teaching and the celebration of Mass).
Meets, as part of the Pastoral Ministries effort, residents in their life crisis points and provides pastoral care and spiritual counsel
Develop and coordinate Catholic ministry programs as relates to residents, this with approval of the Pastoral Ministries Manager.
Establish and coordinate continuance of Resident Faith Council for the Catholic community. The purpose of this council is to provide resident leadership and a representation for the Catholic community. This council will be selected by the Catholic residents in a representative (across the community) and democratic manner. The Catholic Council will assist in the hiring of this position.
Endeavor to make the Catholic Faith Community self-supporting financially and provide leadership in this community that is financially responsible.
Assess with the Pastoral Ministries Manager on an ongoing basis, the quality of life environment in the community to determine the short and long term direction of the ministry program.
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 accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

Excellent interpersonal skills. Strong communication skills (written and oral). Effective organizational and motivational skills. Appreciation and respect for a mature population.

EDUCATION and/or EXPERIENCE:

Bachelors' degree required; degree in theology or pastoral counseling a plus. Experience with seniors a plus.

SUPERVISORY RESPONSIBILITIES:

Supervises pastoral staff funded by the Catholic Community.

LANGUAGE SKILLS:

Must be able to read, write, understand and communicate in the English language.

LICENSES, CERTIFICATES, REGISTRATIONS:

N/A

PHYSICAL DEMANDS:

The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

Walking long distances throughout the community several times per day, lifting and transporting items up to 25 lbs, transporting residents in wheelchairs.

WORK ENVIRONMENT:

The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions

Walking throughout the community and lifting items up to 25 lbs.

ROUTINE DECISION-MAKING:

Responsible for routine decisions as they pertain to the essential functions of the position.

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About the Employer

We are a senior living community and our mission is to help people live better lives.