Social Justice & Outreach Associate

Job is Part-Time Non-Exempt 20 hours a week

PURPOSE AND SCOPE:

Under the direct supervision of the Director of Social Justice  & Outreach, this position is responsible for supporting the overall smooth operation of the Social Justice and Outreach Ministries area in a mature, efficient, and professional manner, maintaining confidentiality, preparing reports on time to meet established deadlines. 

DUTIES OF THE JOB:

• Maintains and builds, as deemed appropriate, relationships with community services with which St. Patrick Catholic Community, (SPCC), is already involved which match the goals of this vision; networks with existing social ministries in the larger community in order to establish relationships through which SPCC can appropriately collaborate with and support these ministries.
• Participates as a member of the Emergency Assistance Ministry (EAM) in the areas of intake interviews, needs assessment, and short-term assistance for provision of emergency assistance to those in need within the parish boundaries, and coordinating with the Social Service Agency for Scottsdale, Vista del Camino, as appropriate for long-term case management.
• Assists  the Director of Social Justice  & Outreach with the raising of issues to the community which reflect the message and challenge of the Gospel and the Church’s social teaching, encourages a response based on this information, nurtures SPCC members into social ministries, and helps mentor those discerning how best to use their time and talent to serve the larger community and work for justice.
• Gains and maintains an up to date understanding of state and national legislation, establishes a legislative liaison, and encourages the involvement of the community in advocacy roles as appropriate.
• Assists the Director of Social Justice  & Outreach in organizing, educating, and promoting mental health ministry in conjunction with the Diocese to spread awareness for mental health resources, advocacy and accompaniment.
• Maintains the Social Justice & Outreach, (SJ&O), Google calendar.
• Plans, facilitates and evaluates marketing strategies for SJ&O activities.
• Schedules and submits bulletin articles and flyers to keep the parish community informed of  social justice issues and ministry activities and events.
• Assists the following SPCC ministries: Immigration Team, Advocacy Valley Interfaith Project Team, Family Promise, Just Faith,  Tax Credit Ministry.
• Assists in Justice and Charity activities as appropriate and attends the monthly SJ&O Core Team meeting.
• Assists with SJ&O administration tasks.
• Performs any other position-related tasks as deemed necessary or assigned by Pastor.

JOB SPECIFICATIONS: KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS AND ABILITIES REQUIRED:

• Must have basic knowledge of management and administration; must have knowledge of trends in the fields of social justice and outreach ministry; must have budgeting and fiscal sense; must be computer literate.
• Must be able to work under pressure; must initiate, be creative and anticipate solutions and be able to work with differing personalities; must be able to work under frequent interruptions; must be able to work within team ministry; must be able to vision and create objectives to meet vision.
• Must have flexibility in dealing with all types of personalities; must be accurate in finances and statistical data; must be dexterous in organizing programs.
• Must possess good leadership skills, including: collaboration, facilitating, active listening, good oral and written communication.
• Minimum of a Bachelor’s degree in Theology, and/or Social Work with theology courses or related experience.
• Two (2) years of experience in social justice work.
• Be current in Church theology.
• Complete and Maintain Diocesan Safe Environment Training as required by the Diocese.
• Knowledge of all diocesan guidelines and procedures.
• Must be available to work nights, and/or weekends as required to perform duties.
• Must possess a valid Arizona Driver’s License and own personal transportation.