Director of Mission Integration & Pastoral Care

Franciscan Ministries•West Lafayette, IN

7d•$65,000 - $80,000

About The Position

The Director of Mission Integration and Pastoral Care is responsible for developing and implementing a continuum of Mission Integration initiatives and pastoral services and programs. This role aims to enhance the identification with and association with the Franciscan Sisters of Chicago as a faith-based Catholic Ministry by addressing the spiritual and religious needs of residents, their families, and staff. The incumbent represents the Catholic mission perspective, leads education and formation efforts on mission, values, and ethics, and serves as a member of the community’s Leadership Team. They convene the community Ethics’ Committee and chair the Mission Team. This individual provides religious, spiritual, and emotional support and collaborates with local faith communities to meet needs through various programs. The role requires establishing positive working relationships with staff and volunteers and demonstrating the organization's Mission and Values in all interactions.

Requirements

Graduate degree in religious studies, mission leadership, or related field required.
Certification by a pastoral agency preferred.
1 Unit of CPE preferred.
3 to 5+ years of experience as a long-term pastoral minister/chaplain.
Knowledge of and support for the Ethical and Religious Directive for Catholic Healthcare Services.
Excellent verbal and written communication skills.

Responsibilities

Provide leadership, education, and support to the community in matters pertaining to Mission, Values and Pastoral Care.
Plan, develop, organize, direct, and evaluate the Mission Integration/ Pastoral Care department, including budget development and management, department invoices, and tracking of income and expenses.
Serve as Pastoral Minister/Chaplain of the community, providing pastoral care and serving as a pastoral presence during times of physical and emotional crisis/trauma and decision-making.
Provide an initial visit to all residents and spiritual assessment as needed for residents.
Make visits to residents as appropriate.
Organize religious services and Spiritual Wellness programs that meet the needs of the resident population, including scheduling priests and ministers to lead services.
Provide leadership, education, and support to the community in matters pertaining to Pastoral Care, Catholic Health Care Ministry, Ethics, and the practical integration of faith perspectives in community operations.
Provide education and application to the community on the Ethical and Religious Directives for Catholic Health Care Services.
Serve as an active participant of community committees and the FM system MIPC directors.
Implement all Living Joyfully initiatives assigned to MIPC.
Ensure implementation of a Mission orientation program and ongoing education programs.
Provide departmental reports, benchmarks, statistics, and other analysis as required.
Facilitate with the Spiritual Life/Worship Committee to provide appropriate religious services for the population served.
Serve as a representative of the Pastoral Care function to local pastors, congregations, and community groups and develop relevant programs.
Serve as a link to the Community Ministers Association and the Catholic Cluster.
Facilitate continued connections with residents’ personal faith communities.
Develop and live a vision of Mission Integration and Pastoral Care that supports the values and mission of Franciscan Ministries.
Lead, coordinate, orientate, educate, and manage the pastoral volunteer program.
Coordinate funeral and bereavement ministry.
Serve as community point person for Community Benefit reporting.
Facilitate opportunities for growth and spiritual enrichment, including Bible studies, caregiver and grief support, ecumenical dialogue, theological discussion groups, lectures in world religions, comparative religion, religious philosophy, programs on the spirituality of aging, seminars using guided imagery, meditation, and music for stress relief and relaxation.
Manage all facets of daily mass, including scheduling priests, coordinating the mass, and ensuring lectors, Eucharistic ministers, and music are available.
Ensure that sacramental items are laundered/dry cleaned.
Maintain the chapel environment in accordance with the liturgical year.
Perform other duties as assigned.
Comply with all policies and procedures and any updates.