Wellness Ministry Director

Reports to: Associate Director of Life and Social Justice • Location: Pastoral Ministry Center • Part-time, non-exempt, 20 hours/week (evenings and weekends as needed)

About the role

The Wellness Ministry Director promotes the dignity of the human person through awareness, education, and ministry. The Ministry Director represents the teachings and mission of the Catholic Church, integrating in a “pastoral de conjunto” to serve the multicultural pastoral needs of children, youth, young adults, adults, persons with disabilities, and seniors. The Director is responsible for the vision and strategy of ministry in the following areas: Catholic healthcare, Mental Health ministry, and bereavement and healthcare facilities. The Ministry Director works with the Department staff and volunteers to accomplish tasks according to the direction and priorities of the Archbishop, the Moderator of the Curia, and Department Head.

Responsibilities

• Build and maintain relationships with hospital staff, chaplains, and healthcare facilities across the Archdiocese.
• Create and implement a comprehensive program to recruit, train, and assist new volunteers for hospital ministry.
• Develop structure for regular and emergency pastoral visits to those hospitalized.
• Work with clergy to assist in offering the Anointing of the Sick to patients; bridge parish and patient in a model of evangelization.
• Build relationships with pastors, parish staff, and ministry leaders to establish parish-based wellness ministries suited to each parish/deanery’s context.
• Support, train, and accompany lay leaders to lead wellness ministries within their own parishes and/or at the deanery level; meet regularly with ministry leaders to provide support, encouragement, training, and direction.
• Provide resources and recommendations to clergy, chaplains, and parishes related to mental health.
• Build and sustain relationships with community organizations engaged in health, disability, and elder care to expand the reach of parish-based wellness ministry.
• Develop and maintain national, regional, and local partnerships relevant to wellness ministry.
• Stay current on magisterial communications from the Church and coordinating bodies (e.g., The Magisterium, USCCB, TCCB) relevant to chaplaincy and mental health ministry.
• Collaborate with the Department to develop content supporting events and initiatives focused on wellness-specific content, in partnership with Catholic Charities of San Antonio where relevant, in support of USCCB campaigns on healthcare, bioethics, mental health, and disability outreach.
• Meet regularly with the Associate Director of Life and Social Justice to report on the status of wellness ministry.
• Attend department meetings as required; participate in task force efforts to help create annual goals and objectives and evaluate ministry programs and events.
• Work with department leadership to prepare the ministry's budget, including planning, tracking expenses, and reporting.
• Help ensure the mission, vision, and priorities of the Archdiocese are communicated and carried out effectively and collaboratively.
• Adhere to safety training and protocols daily, taking precautionary measures to ensure the safety and well-being of self and others.
• Protect the confidentiality of any information or material obtained in service with the organization, including client names and information, services rendered, donor names and gifts, investigations, and financial information.
• Adhere to the Code of Conduct and the Faith and Moral Policy.
• Take a solution-oriented approach in interactions and undertakings; promote collaboration and commitment to the Mission and Vision of the organization.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

Requirements

• Master’s degree in Theology, Pastoral Ministry, Church Leadership and/or Business Administration, Non-Profit Management, or comparable field.
• Minimum of five (5) years’ experience in program development and evaluation, project management, with at least 3 years of experience in pastoral care and management.
• Must be a Roman Catholic in good standing with the Church.
• Reliable transportation, valid driver license, and valid vehicle insurance.

Skills

• Bilingual in English and Spanish preferred.
• Leadership experience including team-building, coaching, and strategic planning.
• Strong management skills with ability to support, lead, motivate, and evaluate employees and initiatives.
• Extensive working knowledge of Catholic Church teachings and related papal, council, USCCB, and pastoral letter documents.
• Experience with computer software, thorough proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite and social media; other publishing programs preferred.
• Solid grasp of critical thinking and problem solving in context of the mission of the archdiocese.
• Detail-oriented, organized, self-motivated, and able to work well independently and on a team.
• Good written and verbal communication skills.
• Unwavering commitment to quality programs and excellence in organizational and project management with the ability to achieve strategic objectives while managing a budget.
• Ability to engage a wide range of stakeholders with impeccable integrity.
• Strong analytical skills, basic business intuition, and prudential judgment.
• Demonstrated maturity as a person, believer, and apostle.
• Proven ability to design and present talks, presentations, and educational and skills training programs.
• Proven ability to work well under pressure, handle demands of multiple people, and prioritize tasks.
• Excellent team leadership and coordination skills.
• Excellent relationship management, interpersonal, and networking skills.
• Excellent diplomacy, tact, and strong negotiation skills.
• Excellent public speaking skills, detailed planning, and organizational skills.
• Excellent ability to interview and hire qualified candidates as required.
• Excellent ability to comprehend and explain complex, semi-complex policy and procedure.

Schedule

Monday–Friday, 20 hours/week (evenings and weekends as needed).

Travel Requirements

Up to 50% local travel and 2% overnight travel.