Regional ISE Care Leader - IPRS

Position Summary

The Regional International Service Employee (ISE) Care Leader offers spiritual, emotional, and practical support to ISEs and their families living and working cross-culturally. The primary role is to foster missionary well-being and promote ISE service longevity through regular interaction, contact, and occasional visits.

• Part-time exempt position with benefits
• Remuneration Range: 83-96% ($79K - $91K annually)

Salary employees receive comprehensive benefits packages, including health insurance, paid time off, and retirement savings plans, etc.

Amy Whitsett

• Maintains regular contact with assigned ISEs and families to provide ongoing support and care.
• Assists ISEs with developing and implementing personal care plans, coping strategies, and self-care practices.
• Provides spiritual support through prayer, encouragement, and offering resources to help ISEs maintain and deepen their faith.
• Conducts up to six (6) field visits annually to engage with ISEs in their service locations to assess well-being and support needs.
• Provides compassionate care and timely support to ISEs experiencing stress, conflict or burnout, including referrals to professional services when appropriate.
• Provides regular ISE care reports to ISE Care & Support Manager.
• Offers feedback and recommendations to enhance overall ISE care, support strategies, and program effectiveness.
• Contributes to the development, evaluation, and curation of missionary care resources and tools.
• Must be a member in regular standing of the Seventh-day Adventist Church.
• Must maintain a regular and reliable work schedule.
• Other duties as assigned.

• Bachelor’s (BA/BS) degree in human services, psychology, professional counseling or related field preferred.
• At least one term as an ISE/IDE in international denominational services is required.

• Well-developed knowledge of principles, policies and beliefs of the General Conference and the Seventh-day Adventist Church.
• Working knowledge of ISE polices, procedures, and practices.
• Strong interpersonal and communication skills with ability to maintain confidentiality and exercise sound judgement when handling sensitive information.
• Must possess cultural sensitivity and adaptability with the ability to effectively respond to the diverse contextual needs of missionaries.
• Proficiency in basic computer applications, including internet navigation and email.
• Ability to effectively use virtual communication platforms such as Zoom, social media, etc.

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