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].