Pastoral Associate

The Pastoral Associate for the Ministry of Care and Consolation for the parish of St. Brendan the Navigator is responsible for planning, directing and administering the total ministry of care and consolation to the parish and its community. This person assists the Pastor, other parish staff, coordinators and volunteers to develop further appropriate and effective pastoral care programs and processes for those needing pastoral care and consolation in time of need.

• Coordinate pastoral care to the homebound and facilities through training and mentoring/monitoring of volunteers, liaising with nursing facility coordinators, and making pastoral visits as needed.
• Serve as staff liaison to schedule funeral Masses/services and support the volunteer funeral coordinators in their ministries.
• Offer programs related to care and consolation topics.
• Provide pastoral support to parishioners who are in emotional/spiritual need and refer to further services and resources as needed.
• Act as parish staff liaison to provide support to ministries related to care and consolation, to include, but not limited to: prayer shawl, respect life ministries, celebration of life luncheon team.
• Assist in coordinating efforts of outreach to the poor and within the Hilliard community through partnership with outside organizations.
• Update the content to the parish website, bulletin, social media and other communication tools for areas of responsibility.
• Recommend changes in ministry practices or procedures.

• A Bachelors or Master’s degree in social work, theology, religious studies or related field is preferred.
• Minimum of five years’ experience in the development and administration of ministry to the sick and bereaved.
• Must be a member of a Roman Catholic parish community with an active and deep Roman Catholic faith. And participates in the communal worship and life of the Church.
• A strict adherence to a professional code of conduct, observing confidentiality and appropriate/professional boundaries
• Ability to work with youth and adults; persons of all status, education, race, age and gender
• Demonstrates/genuinely appreciates collaboration and the ability to be a team member
• Must be able to work collaboratively with other staff and volunteers in further advancing the mission of the parish.
• Knowledge of, and an ability to convey effectively, the official teachings of the Catholic Church, and demonstrate a fidelity to those teachings as well as parish and Diocesan policies/guidelines.
• Must have excellent written and verbal communication skills and computer competency.
• Must also have strong organizational skills and self-motivation.
• Ability to deal with a diverse group of external and internal contacts.
• Independent judgment required to plan, prioritize and organize position responsibilities.
• Must successfully pass BCI&I and FBI background checks. Must also attend a Protecting God’s Children class.