Hybrid Director – Mission Services

at Avera McKennan Hospital & University Health Center

• Job title: Director – Mission Services
• Job type: Full Time
• Experience level: Lead
• Salary: Not specified
• Degree requirement: Bachelor's Degree
• Location requirements: Hybrid, Estherville, United States

About the role

• Director of Mission Services at Avera Holy Family promoting Catholic identity in healthcare. Leading mission formation for employees and driving community health initiatives.

Responsibilities

• Leads Avera Holy Family mission orientation and ongoing mission formation for trustees, providers, employees, volunteers and administrative staff regarding the Catholic identity, mission, values, and heritage of Avera.
• In collaboration with mission leaders across Avera, designs and conducts formation activities for Avera Holy Family.
• In collaboration with mission leaders across Avera and the system ethicist, leads/facilitates ethics consultation, ethics education, and policy review.
• Serves as a member of the facility Chaplaincy Advisory Committee and attends local ministerial association meetings.
• Leads the Community Health Needs Assessment process and works collaboratively with operational leaders and finance on advancing charity care and community benefit.
• Supports recognition and celebration of the religious character of the facility with appropriate attention to ecumenism and diversity.
• Coordinates Foundation Advisory Committee and mission related programs and activities within the facility and in the community.
• Leads Patient Family Advisory Council and volunteer program.
• Participates in job fairs, (in conjunction with Human Resources), community events, and hospital committees as requested.
• Responsibilities include interviewing, hiring, developing, training, and retaining employees; planning, assigning, and leading work; appraising performance; rewarding and coaching employees; addressing complaints and resolving problems.

Requirements

• Bachelor's in Theology, religious studies, pastoral ministry, education or an equivalent combination of education and experience.
• Clinical Pastoral Education - 2 Units - Association of Pastoral Education within 180 Days
• Master's in Theology, religious studies, pastoral ministry, education or an equivalent combination of education and experience (preferred).
• 4-6 years Leadership Experience (preferred).
• 4-6 years Experience in Healthcare (preferred).

Benefits

• PTO available day 1 for eligible hires.
• Free health insurance options, for full-time single coverage on Avera High Deductible Health Plan
• Up to 5% employer matching contribution for retirement
• Career development guided by hands-on training and mentorship