Jail Ministry Coordinator

Catholic Charities, Diocese of Covington, is accepting qualified candidates for a Jail Ministry Coordinator. The position is 40% FTE (16 hours a week, including some evenings).

 Job Requirements:

• Bachelor’s Degree in a human service field. Experience in pastoral ministry is preferred.
• Knowledge and understanding of community resources in Northern Kentucky
• Ability to network and coordinate activities with community partners dedicated to working with prisoners, ex-offenders, and their families.
• Knowledge of and commitment to the principles of Catholic Social Teaching. 
• Strong work ethic, excellent with details, a self-starter, and adherence to boundaries. 
• Good problem solver and listener.
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills.
• Demonstrated organizational and time management skills.
• Must have the ability to remain calm and composed under stress. 
• Ability to adapt to changing circumstances.
• Travel to detention centers and parishes within the Diocese.

 Responsibilities of Jail Ministry Coordinator, 40% FTE

• Develop and maintain resources (Bibles, scripture, readings, eyeglasses, study material) that address the needs of the incarcerated, the newly released, and their families. 
• Provide a diocesan framework for recruiting, certifying, and training volunteers to participate in jail/prison ministry. 
• Maintain programmatic quality and quantity assurance measures. 
• Participate in the Northern Kentucky Reentry Team.  
• Coordinate and lead the jail ministry advisory committee; engage with members to support jail ministry volunteers. 
• Monitor and provide support to the family of incarcerated groups. 
• Mentor and provide support and materials to the Ministry Night groups. 
• Support and participate in advocacy activities that help ex-offenders succeed. 
• Support and/or teach MRT classes at local detention centers. 
• Communicate with Catholic Charities volunteer Coordinator regarding status of Virtus standing.
• Monitor and communicate with ministry volunteers including but not limited to their initial and renewal applications with the jails, scheduling, and routine communications
• Monitor and communicate with jails including but not limited to initial and renewal applications.
• Maintain records and databases including volunteer applications, volunteer hours worked at each prison and number of prisoners seen.
• Recruit and retain volunteers for each prison.
• In collaboration with the Executive Director, create goals and objectives for the ministry.
• Research and implement best practices from other similar ministries around the country.
• Organize and lead regularly scheduled meetings (in person or virtual) by prison or for all volunteers for purpose of socializing, discuss experiences, learn/train and reflect

We offer an excellent benefits package including paid vacation (adjusted upwards for longevity), holidays, sick days, personal days, a single health insurance plan (prorated), a defined benefit pension plan, 403b savings plan, long-term disability, life insurance, business travel mileage, training dollars for CEU’s, tuition reimbursement for Diocesan Catholic Schools, and reimbursement for approved expenses.

Candidate must own a car with a valid driver’s license and insurance.

Submit a cover letter, resume (including at least three references), and salary history by email to Shannon Braun at sbraun@covingtoncharities.org.

EOE