Greater Cincinnati

Posted:  01/11/2022

The Formation and Service Learning Director is responsible for advancing St. Vincent de Paul’s mission through the development and facilitation of formation and training content and events for Vincentians, staff, retreatants, and volunteers as well as offering strategic oversight of the Service Learning program, made up of the Ozanam Center for Service Learning and the Vincentian Volunteers of Cincinnati programs.  The Formation and Service Learning Director values and models Vincentian spirituality, friendship and service and acts as a spiritual animator for the District Council.

JOB RESPONSIBILITIES:

Conferences Formation:

    1. Work closely with the Senior Director of Services and the Director of Conferences to define the annual formation and training offerings for the Cincinnati District Council, supporting the needs of Vincentians as identified by Conference assessments, the Upward Together Strategic Plan, and the foundational documents of the Society
    2. Plan, promote and deliver formation and training events, including the Ozanam Orientation, retreats, spiritual celebrations, and liturgies for the Cincinnati District Council
    3. Assist the Conferences Manager in the planning and execution of other Cincinnati District Council events (e.g., Fellowship Mass & Reception, District Meetings)
    4. Evaluate each formation and training event, working toward continual improvement in the events themselves and in the schedule overall
    5. Lead the Cincinnati District Council Formation Committee, including identifying new Committee members and managing quarterly Committee meetings
    6. Identify potential new presenters and formators and participate in their formation and training
    7. Support and advocate for growth in Vincentian spirituality throughout the District to include creating spiritual content for Council communications
    8. Provide any necessary formation and training to support Conference Spiritual Advisors
    9. Maintain Cincinnati District Council formation and training records and report results as requested
    10. Maintain and make available a library of support materials to enrich Vincentian experience
    11. Attend Conference meetings as needed in order to reinforce Vincentian spirituality and values
    12. Prepare prayers, reflections and retreats for Society Board meetings as requested
    13. Collaborate and support the formation and training needs of the Hamilton and St. Martin Districts as time permit

Service Learning:

  1. Supervise Service Learning staff; including coordinating and developing a cohesive team, planning for and coordinating hiring processes, conducting evaluations and developing plans to develop employees’ skills
  2. Develop and oversee strategic planning for Service Learning Department programs
  3. Serve as an active participant on the Service Learning Advisory Committee
  4. In collaboration with the Service Learning Program Manager, prepare and manage budget for programs within the Service Learning Department
  5. Assist in developing and facilitating retreats and workshops as needed, ensuring that retreat programing meets the needs of the community, including involving and supporting Conference Vincentians
  6. Develop and oversee strategic planning and outcomes measures for the VVC program
  7. Collaborate with the Service Learning Program Manager to oversee marketing, promotion and recruitment for the VVC program
  8. Ensure the VVC program is in compliance with AmeriCorps and Catholic Volunteer Network rules and regulations
  9. Other duties as assigned

QUALIFICATIONS:

A minimum of a bachelor’s degree and three years of relevant experience are required. A degree in Pastoral Ministry, Theology, Religious Education or related field of study is preferred.  Vincentian experience is preferred, as is experience leading faith formation and/or retreats for youth and young adults. While SVDP Cincinnati values a diverse workforce, this position’s uniquely Catholic nature requires that the ideal candidate be an observant Roman Catholic with a commitment to the beliefs and culture of the Catholic faith. The ideal candidate for this position has a history of successful program implementation and development; strong organizational and interpersonal skills; experience with leading and supervising staff; an ability to communicate well orally and in writing; and the ability to effectively relate to people of different cultural and economic backgrounds. Familiarity with adult learning processes, as well as solid computer skill proficiency including Microsoft Office (Excel, Word, Outlook and PowerPoint) are essential.  This position requires schedule flexibility to support weekend and evening activities. A current valid driver’s license and the ability to travel offsite are required; applicants must be Safe Environment certified or achieve this certification prior to start date.

Posted 12/15/2021

The Catholic Schools Office of the Pastoral Center of the Archdiocese of Cincinnati is seeking a Pastoral Planning Support Specialist.

The Pastoral Planning Support Specialist provides support and direction to the Families of Parishes within the Archdiocese that contain one or more Catholic school(s).  The primary focus for this position is working to best incorporate Catholic education into the Pastoral Plan of each Parish Family. The Pastoral Planning Support Specialist role is project-based and is approved through 6/30/23 at which time it will be reevaluated as the pastoral planning process work continues in Families of Parishes. The Pastoral Planning Support Specialist works in fidelity with the Mission, Vision and Core Values of the Archdiocese and the Catholic Schools Office.

Click HERE for full job description.

Employment is contingent on successful completion of all background checks and SafeParish training.

Posted 12/13/2021

Mercy Neighborhood Ministries, Inc. is seeking a full-time Program Director for its Workforce Development Programs.

Position Purpose:

Oversees all aspects of the educational programs including ASPIRE, Hospital Worker Readiness Program, Workforce Supportive Services, Employment Retention, and Resource Navigation.

Qualifications, Skills and Experience required:

  • B.A. or higher required; minimum of 10 years’ experience in job related competencies
  • Proficient in Microsoft Office: creating docs, files, spreadsheets, entering and tracking program data
  • Experience in adult education, workforce development and community resources including a progressive understanding of cultural diversity and the pervasive impact of poverty.
  • An in-depth knowledge, experience with and sensitivity to the issues and concerns facing persons with barriers to employment, and employers regarding job development and placement.
  • Excellent communication skills, both verbal and written to foster and develop strong interpersonal and relational skills with program participants, agency staff/volunteers and employer partner team members.
  • Coach, mentor and supervise program participants and education department staff to maximize success

Principal Accountabilities and Weighting Criteria:

  1. Contribute to and oversee the strategic plan related to all programs in area of responsibility, assuring objectives are met in the designated time frame; serve on the Leadership Team.
  1. Lead the recruitment, interview, assessment and acceptance processes in order to choose appropriate candidates for the Hospital Worker Readiness Program (HWRP). Provide leadership for program development, evaluation and improvements to assure outcomes are achieved that meet or exceed community benchmarks.
  1. Coordinate with instructors, guest speakers and partner staff to create the program calendar to include: Health Care Core Curriculum, WorkKeys practice and exam sessions, Computer Training and Workforce Professional Development. Lead the orientation to the program, classroom instruction of the HCCC curriculum, learning activities, professional development and employment application content. Organize a graduation ceremony for the last day of class.
  1. Serve as liaison with Mercy Health and any other employer partners to facilitate transition into employment. Support job retention through problem-solving with hiring managers and new employees.
  1. Oversee Workforce Supports programs and serve as liaison with community partners and funding sources. Oversee Aspire program and serve as liaison with Cincinnati Public Schools (CPS).
  1. Work with Development Director to market programs to the target community population and recruit potential participants through local contacts such as agencies, churches, schools and hospitals.
  1. Direct all aspects of personnel management, including recruitment, screening selection, orientation, supervision, job coaching and corrective action in area of responsibility.
  1. Oversee date entry for all programs and creation of reports.
  1. Act as community representative and participate in appropriate community collaborations and networks related to programs.
  1. Contribute to policies/procedures and budgets for programs; track expenditures to assure budget objectives are met.
  1. Perform other duties as assigned by the Executive Director.

 

 

Posted December 9, 2021

St. Michael Parish and School is seeking a full-time Director of Communications.

The Director of Communication is responsible for the parish’s overall strategic plan for internal and external communications.  The Director will be responsible for the planning, development and implementation of parish and school communication via email, social media (Facebook and Instagram primarily), website, parish app, weekly bulletin, and quarterly newsletter.   Particular attention will be necessary to the implementation of our Family of Parishes over the next several years; collaboration will be necessary with the staff of the other parishes.  The Director will work with our parish and school staff to create an effective overall presentation of the Gospel message in a way that will help draw the faithful and others into a deeper relationship with Jesus Christ.  It is preferred (though not absolutely necessary) that candidates be Roman Catholic, along with being familiar with parish life.

To learn more about St. Michael Parish, please visit our website:  saintmichaelchurch.net

 

 

Posted:  12/08/2021

Flexible, part-time administrative help needed.  St. Stephen Church is looking for an individual to perform all normal secretarial functions, including publishing the bulletin, weekly newsletter and updating social media and website; answering and directing the phone calls; new parishioner welcoming; record keeping and other duties as necessary.  This person must have good written and verbal communication skills and be able to maintain confidentiality.