Director of Pastoral Care

St. Francis of Assisi Parish
Employment Type
Full Time
Location
Raleigh, NC
Posted Date

Hours Per Week:  40 (Full-time)

Key responsibilities / day-to-day job functions:

  • Coordinates, directs and oversees all ministries of care and wellness including pastoral care, bereavement and remembrance, prayer and visitation, and life changes or challenges.
  • Oversees the non-liturgical aspects of the funeral process utilizing other resources as necessary, including volunteer Emmaus Ministers, etc.
  • Oversees the community center staff and overall operations, including parish athletics, summer camps, Assisi Cafe, exercise programs, etc.
  • Supports and serves as liaison to all parish social ministries, parish community events, parish groups and community organizations.
  • Maintains strong relationships with community organizations related to the ministries of Parish Life
  • Collaborates with the pastoral staff, parish leadership, and parishioners to creatively bring the Parish Mission Statement to life in our community
  • Develops and adheres to ministry budgets and goals.
  • Recruits, forms and directs volunteers to carry out ministry duties.

Minimum Requirements:

  • Employment is contingent upon applicant satisfactorily passing criminal background and reference checks.
  • Must complete diocese-sponsored Safe Environment Training within 60 days of hire.
  • Minimum level of Education: Bachelor’s Degree in pastoral ministry, theology, psychology, social work or a related field.
  • Minimum amount of Work Experience:
    • Years of related work experience:  2-5 (2 years of supervisory experience).
    • Area of related work experience: pastoral ministry, theology, psychology, social work or a related field.
  • Must be a Catholic in good standing. 

Preferred Qualifications:

  • Master’s Degree in pastoral ministry, theology, psychology, social work or a related field.

Supervises:  3

Position Start Date: immediately