Coordinator of Congregational Care

POSITION TITLE: Coordinator of Congregational Care

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MINISTRY OR DEPARTMENT: Senior & Vulnerable Adults

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EMPLOYMENT STATUS: Regular Part-Time (10 hrs/week)

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EXEMPTION STATUS: Non-Exempt

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POSITION PURPOSE:

The Coordinator of Congregational Care is a member of the pastoral team at St. John’s. They are responsible for visitation, spiritual support, mercy, and care for at-home persons, hospital-bound persons, and other vulnerable persons who need extra support and care. 

QUALIFICATIONS:

• Education: M.Div. or other degree in related area preferred.

• An understanding of the spiritual, physical, and emotional needs of adults, especially senior adults. 

• Emphasis on equipping and inspiring volunteer caregivers. 

• Organizational and communication skills to coordinate care of individuals through group formation and volunteer coordination. 

• A committed Christian and lifelong learner who shares a love for the mission of the United Methodist Church with an understanding of its doctrine and polity.

ESSENTIAL POSITION FUNCTIONS:

Administrative/Office

• Maintain up to date contact lists of congregants who are at-home, in
  hospital/rehab facilities, or others who may need assistance or extra care. 

• Serve as the main contact-person for care needs, receiving and processing prayer requests, and keeping Senior Pastor and staff informed of urgent care needs. 

Coordination of Care 

• Communicate and coordinate pastoral care needs along with visitation/homebound communion volunteers, Parish Nurse, Staff Counselor, Senior Pastor, and other staff and congregational leaders. 

• Coordinate and assist leaders of the WeCare, Grief Groups, Memory Café, and other ministries devoted to care of at-home congregants, those in the hospital/rehab, or others needing special care. 

Visitation and Ministry 

• Visit and/contact at-home members periodically and ensure others needing visitation are regularly contacted, either personally or by volunteers. 

• Lead or assist in funerals as requested. 

Other Duties

• Coordinate with staff members and Senior Pastor on occasional church events, particularly when congregational care is a part of the event’s theme or scope. 

• Occasionally help as worship assistant. 

• Attend and support larger church events and ministries. 

• Maintain Safe Sanctuaries certification and work with Executive Director to ensure all volunteers are Safe Sanctuaries trained. 

REPORTS TO: Senior Pastor

ACCOUNTABILITIES

• Yearly evaluation

• Safe Sanctuary training

The above statements are intended to describe the general nature and level of the work being performed by people assigned to this work. This is not an exhaustive list of all duties and responsibilities and position incumbents may be required to perform other functions not specifically addressed in this job description. St. John's reserves the right to amend and change responsibilities to meet business and organizational needs as necessary. A new employee will undergo a three-month and six-month evaluation by the immediate supervisor. Thereafter, an annual evaluation will be conducted.

Job Type: Part-time, non-exempt

Wage: $25-$30/hour depending on experience. 

Benefits:

• Paid time off

Work Location: In person and onsite at member’s homes, hospital, or other living facilities. Office and laptop provided. 

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TO APPLY

If you are interested in applying for this position, email Senior Pastor Rev. Josh Kouri at jkouri@stjohns-abq.org with a resume and cover letter.