Assistant Director for Diaconate Formation

THE ROMAN CATHOLIC DIOCESES OF DES MOINES • Des Moines, IA

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About The Position

This role will support the Bishop’s vision for the Permanent Diaconate by:
? Facilitate/teach select formation sessions and small group experiences during the 5 year Formation process
? Participate in the assessment of Inquirers, Aspirants & Candidates throughout the Diaconate Formation process
? Coordinate the Pre-ordination Formation Team
? Vocations promotional support
? Support recruitment and application efforts

Requirements

• Quality/Quantity: uses technology to increase productivity; demonstrates accuracy and thoroughness; looks for ways to improve and promote quality; applies feedback to improve performance; completes work in timely manner; strives to increase productivity.
• Job Knowledge: competent in required job skills and knowledge; exhibits ability to learn and apply new skills; keeps abreast of current developments and uses resources effectively; requires minimal supervision; displays understanding of how job relates to others.
• Workplace Ethics: treats people with respect; inspires the trust of others; works ethically and with integrity; maintains confidential information; supports teachings and mission of the Catholic Church.
• Communication: expresses ideas and thoughts verbally and in written form; exhibits good listening and comprehension; keeps others adequately informed; selects and uses appropriate communication methods; listens and gets clarification.
• Group Work: leads effective group meetings; delegates effectively; and works with colleagues collaboratively
• Dependability: responds to requests for service and assistance; follows instructions, responds to management’s direction; takes responsibility for own actions; commits to doing the best job possible; keeps commitments; meets attendance and punctuality guidelines.
• Planning/Organization prioritizes and plans work activities; uses time efficiently; plans for additional resources; sets goals and objectives; works in an organized manner.
• Theology or pastoral studies certification or undergraduate degree
• This role requires a practicing Catholic in good standing with the Church

Nice To Haves

• Fluency in both English and Spanish
• Effective planning, organizing, directing and administration skills
• Small group facilitation
• Teaching and presenting

Responsibilities

• Facilitate/teach select formation sessions and small group experiences during the 5-yr Diaconate Formation process.
• Prepare and present/facilitate 2nd Saturday formation sessions in the diocese.
• Prepare and present/facilitate remote, virtual one hour formation sessions those in formation
• Participate in the assessment of Aspirants and Candidates
• Help Director of Formation establish a schedule and questions for mid and end-of-year reviews
• Participate in all assessments during pre-ordination formation
• Manage all records related to assessments and to the overall work of formation
• Coordinate the Pre-ordination Formation Team
• Work with Director of Formation to schedule Formation Team meetings, set agenda, take notes, and send out reminders/action items
• Vocations promotionnel support.
• Coordinate with the Director of the Diaconate and Deacon Advisory Board to develop and execute an annual vocations promotional plan.
• Support recruitment and application efforts
• Support the coordination and execution of St. Lawrence dinners
• Schedule and participate in Deacon awareness presentations in parishes
• Participate in the intake assessments of applicants

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Part-time
• Career Level: Director