Jail Ministry Coordinator – Catholic Charities

Catholic Charities, Diocese of Covington, is accepting qualified candidates for a Jail Ministry Coordinator. The position is 40% FTE (16 hours a week, including some evenings). Job requirements include: a bachelor’s degree in a human service field; prior experience in pastoral ministry (volunteer or paid); familiarity with community resources in Northern Kentucky; commitment to the principles of Catholic Social Teaching; a strong work ethic, excellence with details, a self-starter, and adherence to boundaries; excellent verbal and written communication skills; calm, composed demeanor; driver’s license and personal auto. Job responsibilities include: providing a diocesan framework for recruiting, certifying, and training volunteers to participate in jail/prison ministry; participating in the Northern Kentucky Reentry Team; coordinating and leading the jail ministry advisory committee; mentoring and providing support and materials to the Ministry Night groups; monitoring and communicating with ministry volunteers as well as with detention facilities; maintaining records and databases; organizing and leading regularly scheduled volunteers meetings for the purpose of socializing, discussing experiences, training, and reflecting. Submit a cover letter, resume including references), and compensation history to Shannon Braun at [email protected].

 

 

Buildings and Property Foreman

St. Mary’s Cathedral Basilica of the Assumption Parish and the Diocese of Covington invite qualified individuals to apply for the full-time position of Buildings and Property Foreman. We require a motivated, personable self-starter with the ability to direct others, who possesses practical maintenance and mechanical skills and abilities. Knowledge and/or experience with plumbing, electrical, carpentry, mechanical maintenance, painting, and general safety procedures are essential elements of the job. This position will have the maintenance and upkeep responsibility for the majority of the Cathedral Square properties, including the Cathedral Basilica and its grounds, the Cathedral Rectory, the Cathedral Parish offices, the Diocesan Curia offices, and St. Mary’s Park. The Foreman will lead, direct, and supervise other maintenance and custodial staff in scheduled and unscheduled activities related to the ongoing functioning and usage of the properties. The workweek will ordinarily be Monday through Friday, 8:30 am to 4:30 pm. However, the nature of the position may require the Foreman to occasionally work outside of that schedule, in order to repair, or to arrange repair for, something that breaks or malfunctions and needs immediate attention. Interested candidates may contact Stephen Koplyay, SPHR by email at [email protected] to apply.

 

 

Parish Kitchen, Weekend Manager – Catholic Charities

Parish Kitchen is a special ministry that serves a free lunch every day in Covington to anyone who is hungry.  We are looking for individuals who feel a call to serve within the context of this ministry, and who are capable of working with the population we serve.  We are currently in need of additional Weekend Managers on Saturdays and Sundays from 8:00 a.m. – 2:00 p.m., to help prepare a meal, supervise volunteers who assist serving between 11:30 – 1:30, and clean up after closing.  Ideally, two Weekend Managers work together to oversee all aspects of this operation.  Prior experience in one or more of the following would be a strong plus: food service, ministry and social work.  You may be scheduled as few as once a month, or up to 4 or 5 times per month, depending on your availability and others.

Catholic Charities offers excellent benefits including generous paid time off.

To learn more details about this job opportunity, please visit our website at

https://www.covingtoncharities.org/news-events/job-opportunities

Submit your resume, including at least three references, along with a cover letter and salary history, by email to Shannon Braun [email protected].

Mental Health Counselor

The Diocese of Covington’s Catholic Charities is seeking to hire a Counselor for our Mental Health Programs. The position is 40 hours per week, including some evening hours. This staff person performs all the duties of a licensed counselor for our general counseling practice serving individuals and families. Major areas of responsibility include outpatient screening, assessment, case management, diagnoses, and therapy to children, families, and adults within the outpatient program; and facilitating groups as appropriate. Some services may require delivery off-site, at collaborating community agencies or schools. The successful candidate will be a practicing Roman Catholic individual with a Master’s degree, who has previously worked with diverse populations of families, couples, children, and adults; LCSW or LPCC licensure, experience with DSM 5, and the ability to perform therapist duties independently. Qualified individuals should submit a letter of interest along with a detailed resume or C-V, including compensation history and at least 3 references with contact email addresses, by email Stephen Koplyay, SPHR at [email protected].

Advertising Sales

Due to an upcoming retirement, the Diocese of Covington is seeking a full-time ad salesperson for its official newspaper, the Messenger, beginning in May. The successful candidate will be a practicing, knowledgeable Roman Catholic who will be an excellent representative of the newspaper and of the diocese, and who will be ready to embrace our Mission:

  • To share the Gospel message of salvation as an instrument of evangelization;
  • To present and explain Church teaching in a positive and empathetic way;
  • To promote mutual understanding and unity in the diocese;
  • To foster and support all forms of Christian family life;
  • To share the personal faith experiences of the Catholic community;
  • To report on the development and growth of Catholic faith formation; and
  • To be a source of Catholic information and inspiration.

Desired qualifications include: some previous sales experience; comfort with working in a team environment; attention to detail; and active and energetic service to existing customers, as well as expanding sales to new customers. Interested candidates are asked to e-mail a letter of interest, along with a comprehensive resume including compensation history and references with contact email addresses to Stephen Koplyay, SPHR at [email protected].