Director of Mission

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The Director of Mission assists the Vice President of Mission by providing leadership and direction to ensure the integration and continuation of the Mission and Values of Bon Secours Mercy Health. The Director helps in coordinating efforts so that the principles and traditions of the Catholic health ministry, the legacy of the founding sponsor, and all the sponsors of Bon Secours Mercy Health are continued.

The mission leader engages the site/s in a variety of ways and at many levels, integrating the mission and values into the programs and practices of the site/s.  The director works jointly with the Mission and Values Team in implementing programs and standards for mission formation as well as outcome measurements for the same.

This leadership position is responsible for the coordination of mission and values education, spirituality in the workplace, ethical decision making, and leadership in advocacy. The Mission and Values Team works collaboratively in planning and coordinating of heritage celebrations throughout Bon Secours Mercy Health.

Essential Job Functions

• Maintains a Mission connection with site(s) and good sense of organizational needs.  Responds to those needs from the mission perspective.
• Initiates and recommends budget for department: Formulates review and approves all budget expenditures with the VP of Mission.
• Participates in regular meetings of market or site; participates in Operational Team meetings and committees related to the role of Mission and Values
• Reports monthly projects, concerns and issues to the Vice President of Mission.
• Has specific responsibility for a presence and involvement at site and makes rounds to support patient satisfaction and Mission and Values.
• Promotes use of rituals to help employees understand the spiritual meaning and Catholic heritage of key celebrations
• Orients new hires to Mission and values, the culture of the organization and historical legacy of the Sisters and Catholic identity. Orients new managers to their role in clinical and organizational ethics and identifies each employee as responsible for knowing and living the mission
• Collaborates with Human Resources to recognize and celebrate employees who demonstrate a commitment to Mission through values-based behaviors; for example: Spirit of the Mission Committee and attending presentations to the Employee of the Month.
• Provides leadership to the Mission Committees and the organization for annual Heritage celebrations to help staff internalize the legacy of the Sponsors.

Require Experience

• Required Minimum Education: Graduate Degree (Masters) in Theology, Religious Studies or related field
• Practicing member of the Roman Catholic Church (preferred.)  Minimum Years and Type of Experience: 2-3 years of demonstrated leadership experience in a health care or not-for-profit organization. Leadership experience with faith-based organizations.
• Strong working knowledge of Catholic theology, as outlined in CHA Competencies for Mission Leaders.
• Strong working knowledge of the Ethical and Religious Directives for Catholic Health Care Services

Other Skills and Knowledge

• Committed to embracing and sharing the values of Bon Secours Mercy Health System, strong sense of service orientation
• Skilled at relationship building.
• Effective communicator who can work collaboratively with diverse internal and external constituencies
• Outstanding public speaking and presentation skills
• Effective negotiator who can advocate effectively and build consensus
• Effective research, analytical, judgment, and problem solving skills

Bon Secours Mercy Health is an equal opportunity employer.

As a Bon Secours Mercy Health associate, you’re part of a Mission that matters. We support your well-being – personally and professionally. Our benefits are built to grow with you and meet your unique needs, every step of the way.

What we offer

• Competitive pay, incentives, referral bonuses and 403(b) with employer contributions (when eligible)

• Medical, dental, vision, prescription coverage, HSA/FSA options, life insurances, mental health resources and discounts

• Paid time off, parental and FMLA leave, short- and long-term disability, backup care for children and elders

• Tuition assistance, professional development and continuing education support

Benefits may vary based on the market and employment status.

Department:

It is our policy to abide by all Federal and State laws, as well as, the requirements of 41 CFR 60-1.4(a), 60-300.5(a) and 60-741.5(a). Accordingly, all applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, national origin, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, age, genetic information, or protected veteran status, and will not be discriminated against on the basis of disability. If you’d like to view a copy of the affirmative action plan or policy statement for Mercy Health– Youngstown, Ohio or Bon Secours – Franklin, Virginia; Petersburg, Virginia; and Emporia, Virginia, which are Affirmative Action and Equal Opportunity Employer, please email [email protected]. If you are an individual with a disability and would like to request a reasonable accommodation as part of the employment selection process, please contact The Talent Acquisition Team at [email protected].