Director of Mission Integration & Pastoral Care

Franciscan Ministries•Lemont, IL

2d•$93,600 - $101,920•Onsite

About The Position

The Director of Mission Integration and Pastoral Care develops and implements Mission Integration initiatives and pastoral services and programs to strengthen identification with and association to the Franciscan Sisters of Chicago as a faith-based Catholic ministry. The role supports the spiritual and religious needs of residents, families, and staff, represents the Catholic mission perspective, and leads education and formation on mission, values, and ethics. The Director is a member of the community’s Leadership Team, convenes the community Ethics Committee, and chairs the Mission Team. The role provides religious, spiritual, and emotional support consistent with the individual’s education and experience, and works with local faith communities and the faith communities of residents, clients, families, and staff. The Director establishes positive relationships with staff and volunteers and demonstrates the organization’s Mission and Values in all interactions. The Director plans, organizes, directs, and evaluates the Mission Integration/Pastoral Care department, including budget development and management and tracking income and expenses. As the community’s Pastoral Minister/Chaplain, the Director provides pastoral care and presence during crises, trauma, and decision-making; visits and assesses residents; organizes religious services and spiritual wellness programming; and coordinates daily Mass and the chapel environment. The role also leads mission and pastoral-care education, supports ethical and religious guidance, coordinates volunteers and bereavement ministry, provides community benefit reporting, and facilitates opportunities for spiritual growth and enrichment. The position is based at Franciscan Village in Lemont, Illinois. A graduate degree in religious studies, mission leadership, or a related field is required. Certification by a pastoral agency and one unit of CPE are preferred. Candidates must have 3 to 5+ years of experience as a long-term pastoral minister or chaplain, knowledge of and support for the Ethical and Religious Directives for Catholic Health Care Services, and excellent verbal and written communication skills. Travel is not required. The position is exempt, with a stated salary range of $93,600 to $101,920 per year.

Requirements

Graduate degree in religious studies, mission leadership, or a related field.
3 to 5+ years of experience as a long-term pastoral minister or chaplain.
Knowledge of and support for the Ethical and Religious Directives for Catholic Health Care Services.
Excellent verbal and written communication skills.

Nice To Haves

Certification by a pastoral agency.
One unit of CPE.

Responsibilities

Provide leadership, education, and support on Mission, Values, and Pastoral Care.
Plan, develop, organize, direct, and evaluate the Mission Integration/Pastoral Care department, including budget development and management and tracking invoices, income, and expenses.
Serve as the community’s Pastoral Minister/Chaplain, providing pastoral care and presence during physical and emotional crises, trauma, and decision-making.
Provide initial visits and spiritual assessments for residents as needed, and make resident visits as appropriate.
Organize religious services and Spiritual Wellness programs, including scheduling priests and ministers.
Educate and support the community on Pastoral Care, Catholic Health Care Ministry, Ethics, and practical integration of faith perspectives into community operations.
Educate the community on the Ethical and Religious Directives for Catholic Health Care Services and their application.
Participate in designated community committees and the FM system MIPC directors.
Implement assigned Living Joyfully initiatives for MIPC.
Ensure implementation of Mission orientation and ongoing Mission and Values education, and collaborate with other functional areas on mission-focused strategies and programs for associates and residents.
Provide departmental reports, benchmarks, statistics, and other required analysis.
Work with the Spiritual Life/Worship Committee to provide appropriate religious services.
Represent Pastoral Care to local pastors, congregations, and community groups, and develop relevant programs in accordance with lay ministry training as needed.
Maintain connections with the Community Ministers Association and the Catholic Cluster to stay informed about community faith issues and opportunities.
Facilitate continued connections between residents and their personal faith communities.
Develop and live a vision of Mission Integration and Pastoral Care that supports the values and mission of Franciscan Ministries, sponsored by the Franciscan Sisters of Chicago.
Lead, coordinate, orient, educate, and manage the pastoral volunteer program.
Coordinate funeral and bereavement ministry.
Serve as the 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 on world religions, comparative religion, religious philosophy, spirituality of aging, and guided imagery, meditation, and music programs for stress relief and relaxation.
Manage daily Mass during all liturgical seasons, including scheduling priests, coordinating Mass, and ensuring lectors, Eucharistic ministers, and music as needed.
Ensure sacramental items are laundered or dry cleaned.
Maintain the chapel environment in accordance with Church liturgical seasons and feasts.
Perform other duties as assigned and comply with all policies, procedures, and updates.
Support, uphold, maintain, and promote the Mission, Values, and Philosophy of Franciscan Ministries.