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Position Purpose:
The primary purpose of this position is to lead the reinvention of the Parish Health Ministry program in the Episcopal Diocese of Southern Ohio and Diocese of Kentucky, as well as the expansion to additional denominations, geographic locations, and services / support offered.. This position is responsible for the development, growth, and overall management of ERS’s Parish Health Ministry (PHM) program, including hiring, training and supervising the PHM Coordinators and developing partnerships with faith-based community leaders and volunteers.
Essential Functions/Accountabilities:
Frequency
Function
Ongoing
Casts a vision for the PHM program that capitalizes on the strengths of ERS and incorporates the feedback from stakeholders including program objectives, financial metrics, and outcomes.
Ongoing
Expands PHM beyond the Episcopal Diocese of Southern Ohio to include the areas of Louisville and Lexington by developing parish partners.
Ongoing
Intentionally strives to have a diverse group of parish partners to represent ERS’s We Can Do Better goals and initiatives.
Ongoing
Presents the concept to interested congregations, community groups, and organizations; to provide consultation and training to leaders of congregations within their Parish Health Ministry program; and to give ongoing guidance to the Parish Health Ministry’s liaison and program in the congregation.
Ongoing
Provides leadership for the development and ongoing success of the ERS PHM program, support to PHM coordinators as needed, financial and administrative responsibilities, coordinating with other departments within ERS.
Ongoing
Consults with congregational leadership and other appropriate members on the development of Parish Health Ministry programs within the congregation or enhancement of a partner’s health ministry.
Ongoing
Staff and lead the PHM team by recruiting, hiring, managing, and supporting staff members in accordance with ERS’s human resources standards and process.
Ongoing
Provides opportunities for continuing education and training including but not limited to support and networking group.
Other Responsibilities:
Frequency
Responsibility
As needed
Acts as a liaison for access to appropriate community resources as needed by parish nurses and health ministers.
As needed
Assists with the evaluation of the ministry.
As needed
Provides congregations with access to a resource library of books, videos, and other appropriate tools.
Ongoing
Actively partner with ERS’s Ministry team to offer additional resources and support to congregations as well as individual parishioners upon request.
As needed
Attends ERS team meetings, conferences, and workshops as needed and appropriate.