Directory of Congregational Care

Overview Job Title: Director of Congregational Care

Reports To: Lead Pastor

PURPOSE

The primary responsibility of this individual is to give general oversight to Lancaster Alliance Church’s congregational care initiatives. This role requires investment in, and oversight of a variety of care needs within the LAC community, as well as volunteers and staff leadership. Investment in leader multiplication and volunteer mobilization is also required. This position requires a team-oriented individual. This position is considered full-time exempt.

QUALIFICATIONS

Character

• Meets the leadership qualifications as defined in 1 Timothy 3:8-13.
• Lovingly shepherds their family (if applicable) first and LAC second.
• Repents of known sin and lives in transparent accountability with other believers.
• Sincerely loves and depends on Jesus as Lord in everyday life.
• Genuinely and compassionately loves people.
• Maintains positive and loyal friendships.
• Well-grounded in personal understanding of Scripture.
• Gentle in demeanor and teachable.
• Has a good reputation inside and outside of the church.
• Trustworthy and responsible approach to handling resources.
• Consistent and honoring of commitments.
• Has a heart to share the gospel with all.

Professional

• Minimum requirements include a bachelor’s degree in Psychology, Social Work, Religion, Biblical studies, or related field, and 2 years of experience in a field of compassionate care. (MSW, MSS and/or experience as part of a multiple staff church preferred.)
• Supervisory, management or other leadership experience.
• Experience conducting assessment - skilled at identifying primary needs.
• Experience with writing plans of care that effectively target planned change.
• Experience providing training, or adult education or equivalent; passionate about the development of volunteers.
• The ability to develop effective and sustainable programs and policies.
• Familiarity with and experience in applying the NASW code of ethics to practice.
• Position requires ability to obtain FBI, PA State and Child Abuse Clearances and provide evidence of eligibility to work in the United States.

RESPONSIBILITIES

• Promote (with the Lead pastor) the mission of the church through compassionate congregational care.
• Lead the ongoing emergency congregational care response on a schedule coordinated with the pastoral staff.
• Co-lead (with the Lead pastor) volunteers (Deacons, Deaconesses, care team, etc.) to develop and sustain a system to manage care needs regarding needs of the congregation.
• Facilitate and coordinate visitation, transportation, meals, or other outreach mechanisms to help with congregant concerns.
• Use the organizational data program as a database/information/system for reporting shared information regarding care initiatives.
• Coordinate and/or conduct hospital visitations.
• Oversee and refine systems that comprehensively address tragic, chronic, crisis, and end-of-life care within the LAC community.
• Facilitate the work and gatherings with the Deacons for prayer and support in a confidential setting, as deemed appropriate.
• Co-lead (with the Lead pastor) the process for appropriate notifications that occur for congregant deaths, funerals, and prayer requests.
• Establish (with the Lead pastor) and maintain relationships with local organizations and agencies for purposes of congregational support.
• Coordinating and leading support groups or workshops on topics such as grief, aging, divorce, or addiction.
• Sustain appropriate relationships with a local counseling agency that can be utilized for referrals.
• To be an active participant in /member of the LAC team.

LAC Team

• Must be willing to align with the current direction of LAC and be supportive of the vision and direction of current leadership.
• Be a part of the Pastoral Leadership Team contributing to the overall direction of the church through staff meetings, direct reports, etc.
• As needed, oversee interns and workers in development for the ministry of the church and beyond the church within the C&MA.
• Meet regularly with the lead pastor to pray and review direction.
• From time to time teach in public settings within the church.
• Establish a yearly ministry calendar and budget.
• Assume other duties as necessary (in dialogue with the Lead Pastor).

ACCOUNTABILITY

• The Director of Congregational Care reports to the Lead Pastor.
• Shall participate in an annual review by the Lead Pastor.
• Shall submit written reports as requested.

Job Type: Full-time

Pay: From $41,320.69 per year

Benefits:

• Flexible schedule
• Health insurance
• Paid time off
• Retirement plan
• Vision insurance

Schedule:

• Monday to Friday
• On call
• Weekends as needed

Work Location: In person

Salary : $41,321