Pastoral Care Coordinator

SUMMARY

• The Pastoral Care Coordinator provides coordination and support of parish pastoral care ministries to
• ensure the needs of the parish community are met. This role assists the Pastor in the daily operations of
• ministry to the sick, homebound, and bereavement ministries.
• The Diocese of Orlando’s four core values lay the foundation for the work performed by employees.

1. Authenticity: Conviction that God has called us to reflect exteriorly our inner life of faith in our daily

living.

1. Respect: Affirming each person’s God-given dignity and uniqueness.
2. Courage: Inspired by this gift of the Holy Spirit, we proclaim and live the Word of God fearlessly and

devotedly.

1. Commitment: Individually and collectively, we are steadfast to the team and its purpose.

ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES

• The duties and functions outlined herein are representative of the types of tasks performed within
• this classification. They are not listed in any order of importance. The omission of specific duties or
• functions do not exclude them from the classification if the work is similar, related, or logical
• assignment for this role. Other duties may be required and assigned.

• Collaborates with parish staff in providing pastoral care to the parish community;
• Participates as a member of the parish staff through meetings, planning, and ministry support;
• Coordinates pastoral services for individuals experiencing illness, grief, or crisis;
• Oversees ministry to the sick and bereavement ministries, including basic budget tracking and

recordkeeping;

• Promotes a welcoming and supportive parish environment;
• Coordinates visits to parishioners in hospitals, nursing homes, rehabilitation centers, and private

residences;

• Recruits, trains, and supervises volunteers in compliance with diocesan policies, including Safe

Environment requirements;

• Receives and processes requests for pastoral visits and Holy Communion for the homebound,

hospitalized, and those in care facilities;

• Maintains an adequate number of trained and screened lay ministers to meet parish needs;
• Assigns ministers based on individual needs and circumstances;
• Conducts limited visits, as appropriate, to assess needs and provide support;
• Coordinates timely priest visits for the Sacrament of the Anointing of the Sick;
• Coordinates priest visits to care facilities on a regular basis;
• Assists in scheduling Masses or liturgical services at designated facilities, as needed;

Requirements

QUALIFICATIONS

• To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily.
• The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or ability required.
• Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential
• functions.

CATHOLIC FAITH

• Requires an appreciation and respect for the Catholic Church and its teachings. Church employees must
• conduct themselves in a manner that is consistent with and supportive of the mission and purpose of the
• Church. Their public behavior must not violate the faith, morals or laws of the Church or the policies of
• the diocese.
• EDUCATION and/or EXPERIENCE

• Bachelor’s degree in theology, Pastoral Studies, Pastoral Ministry, or a related field preferred;
• Previous experience in parish ministry or pastoral care preferred; Demonstrated experience in

coordinating programs, volunteers, or ministry activities;

• Bilingual in English and Spanish preferred;

OTHER SKILLS and ABILITIES

• Strong organizational and interpersonal skills;
• Ability to communicate effectively, both verbally and in writing;
• Ability to interact with parishioners, staff, and diocesan representatives in a professional and

pastoral manner;

• Ability to handle sensitive and confidential information with discretion;
• Attention to detail and ability to manage multiple priorities;

WORKING CONDITIONS

• Work is performed primarily in an office and parish setting. This position requires a flexible schedule,
• including evenings and weekends, to support pastoral needs and parish activities.

PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS

• Tasks require the ability to perform light physical work, which may include lifting, carrying, pushing,
• and/or pulling objects and materials up to 15 pounds. Work may involve extended periods at a computer
• or workstation. The position also requires the ability to sit and stand for extended periods and to
• communicate effectively in both verbal and written form, with or without reasonable accommodation.
• A review of this position has excluded the marginal functions of the position that are incidental to the
• performance of fundamental job duties. All duties and responsibilities are essential job functions and
• requirements are subject to possible modifications to reasonably accommodate individuals with
• disabilities. To perform this job successfully, the incumbent(s) will possess the abilities and aptitudes to
• perform each duty proficiently. Requirements are representative of the minimum level of knowledge,
• skills, and ability.

ACKNOWLEDGEMENT

• The preceding job description has been designed to indicate the general nature and level of work
• performed by employees within this classification. It is not designed to contain or be interpreted as
• a comprehensive inventory of all duties, responsibilities, and qualifications required of employees
• assigned to this job.