Safe Environment & Victim Assistant Coordinator

POSITION SUMMARY:

The Safe Environment & Victim Assistant Coordinator works collaboratively with clergy, parish and school leaders and other diocesan staff in protecting the Church’s most important asset, its people. Specifically, the Safe Environment & Victim Assistant Coordinator provides consultation, support, training, program development and resources to those engaged in safe environment training and has a key role in audit compliance to the USCCB Charter.

KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS, AND ABILITIES:

• Must have a working knowledge of and a strong commitment to the mission of the Diocese of Boise and be a practicing Roman Catholic in full communion with the Church.

• Does not espouse any doctrine inconsistent with the teachings of the Roman Catholic Church.

• Working knowledge of the systems, structures, and teachings of the Catholic Church.

• Knowledge of business correspondence procedures.

• Knowledge of all clerical duties, typing and word processing, and of filing systems and methods.

• Excellent written, verbal communication and interpersonal skills.

• Demonstrated organizational skills.

• Skill in operating various computer programs such as Microsoft Word, Access, Excel, Outlook, Publisher and PowerPoint desirable. Experience in working with publishing software and web-based applications also desirable.

• Demonstrated ability in working with computerized database systems.

• Ability to accurately and quickly type various documents including correspondence, minutes, agendas, mailing labels, and related documents.

• Ability to establish and rearrange priorities for timely completion of assignments within the broader goals of the Diocesan office.

• Ability to work well under pressure and maintain an extremely high level of confidentiality at all times.

• Ability to work with extremely sensitive material and situations.

• Ability to work well with co-workers, supervisors, and the general public.

• Ability to collaborate with all Diocesan employees, i.e. Clergy, Parish Life Directors, Pastoral Associates, Parish staff, School Principals, Teachers, etc. located throughout the state.

• Ability and willingness to travel throughout the Diocese and work irregular hours as dictated to accomplish the responsibilities of the position.

• Other tasks, projects, duties assigned or delegated by the Chancellor/Director of Child, Youth, and Adult Protection.

• Ability to meet qualifications of diocesan safe environment policies and successfully pass a criminal background check.

ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Compiles and prepares material for the annual USCCB audit of the Safe Environment Program.

• Track background check work and maintain VIRTUS database.

• Maintains the database used for recordkeeping and tracking compliance with diocesan programs, policies and initiatives. Generate spreadsheet reports for parishes and schools regarding employee and volunteer compliance.

• Assesses the adequacy of current safe environment programs and background checking procedures.

• Researches available training programs and background checking procedures and makes recommendations for changes and additions to current and future diocesan programs and procedures.

• Monitors screening procedures for employees and volunteers, assuring that all have had the necessary training and background checks.

• Assists in the review and redraft of policies related to child, youth and adult protection issues.

• Provides periodic local safe environment training for employees and volunteers and is able to work with parish trainers in their programs for children, youth, parents, volunteers and employees.

QUALIFICATIONS:

Education and Experience

• High school diploma with undergraduate education preferred.

• At least five (5) years successful experience in secretarial or clerical positions.

• Familiarity with diocesan Safe Environment programs highly desirable.

• Familiarity with issues that might arise in parish or school settings in the Catholic Church.

• Familiarity with the Latino culture and able to converse in Spanish.

Additional Qualifications

• Bilingual (English/Spanish) preferred.

• Excellent interpersonal skills; must be a self-starter, well-organized and a team player.

• Experiences with people must demonstrate cooperation, compassion and caring.