Pastoral Care Associate Job Box Elder area,South Dakota USA,Education / Teaching

The Pastoral Care Associate, as a member of the Mission Integration Team, is responsible for promoting and strengthening the Catholic identity of St. Joseph’s Indian School while accompanying and ministering to both students and staff in a culturally respectful and spiritually vibrant environment.
This role supports the integration of Catholic faith and Native American culture by fostering a living expression
of Gospel values, Dehonian spirituality, and the Circle of Courage framework throughout campus life.

Develop an active and faith-filled Christian environment on campus
Promote Dehonian Values
Increase the spirit of generosity (Circle of Courage value) among our students
Provide a vibrant liturgy experience
Supports the Religious Education Classroom experience
Integrating Native American culture and traditions respectfully within prayer and ceremony

This is a non-exempt position.

Accountability

Reports to the Director of Mission Integration

Core Responsibilities

Provide direct support in the development and implementation of campus-wide pastoral and spiritual programming
Collaborate in the planning and leadership of liturgies, prayer services, and sacramental celebrations
Teach and support Religious Education curriculum for students in grades 1–8 and assist with high school faith formation
Support residential life through evening and weekend ministry presence in student homes
Accompany students in sacramental preparation
Integrate Catholic identity and Dehonian spirituality into daily campus life and student programming
Foster a safe, welcoming, and spiritually grounded environment for students and staff

Responsibilities

Promotes a reclaiming environment for the students through on-going opportunities of encouraging a significant sense of belonging, ensuring experiences for mastery of skills, providing occasion for personal decision making and independence, and helping others through a sense of generosity.

In cooperation with the Religious Education Teacher, teaches religious education in the grade school (Grades 1 to
8) and implements the educational curriculum as indicated through writing lesson plans.

Acts as a member of the Pastoral Team and contributes to the overall Catholic identity on campus.

Works with the Residential Program in the afternoon and evenings, providing prayer and enrichment across the 1st to 12th grade homes.

Assists with and prepares students for sacramental reception, i.e. Baptism, Penance, First Communion.

In conjunction with the Director of Mission Integration and Religious Education Teacher, provides Religious Education instruction to the high school students.

Immediately reports any type of abuse or neglect, suspected or alleged, as well as any serious accidents or illnesses affecting the students.

Participates in liturgy planning and assists with Sunday liturgy.

Works in the development, planning, and completion of student service projects.

Promotes the concept of youth ministry through the involvement of students in various on- and off- campus events.

Assists with the completion of state or local reports, surveys, inventories, plans of study, and any form required by St. Joseph’s Indian School.

Works towards professional growth by attending workshops and taking continuing education courses.

Completes other responsibilities as required by the Director of Mission Integration.

Qualifications

Experience working with Children
Active practicing and strong knowledge of the Catholic faith (BFOQ)

Physical Demands

Uses both hands and wrists repetitively for prolonged periods.
Driving is required
Some supervision may require standing for prolonged periods

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