Job Description

Work where your Faith is! More than 500,000 people see a positive difference in their lives every day through the ministries of the Archdiocese of Milwaukee. Our Mission is to proclaim the Gospel of Jesus Christ by calling, forming, and sending disciples to go and make new disciples.

The Mary Mother of the Church Pastoral Center, located in St. Francis, is the main office for the Archdiocese of Milwaukee. The archdiocese covers 10 counties in Southeast Wisconsin and includes almost 200 parishes and over 100 Catholic schools.

The Associate Director of Senior and Disabled Priest Wellness promotes and assists retired, disabled, and partially disabled priests to address housing, administrative, financial, and health needs within the Archdiocese of Milwaukee with the goal to attain and maintain optimal social and physical health. The Associate Director of Senior and Disable Priest Wellness works collaboratively with the Clergy Office, Finance Office, and the Benefits Coordinator to provide continuous oversite for the wellbeing of priests by maintaining a regular schedule of outreach in addition to responding to specific requests for support. The position serves as a liaison who acts as a health educator, advocate, case manager, and liaison to address health and administrative needs, ensuring that priests are aware of and connected to available services and programs within their community and the Church. This position works closely with the Office of Clergy and receives direction and guidance from the Vicar for Clergy. This position collaborates with the Benefits Coordinator and Finance Office to understand and promote utilization of benefits and services provided by the Archdiocese.

Responsibilities:

• Develop and maintain relationships with senior service organizations and other municipal and government entities and provide scaled solutions where possible.
• Respond to phone, email, or in person requests for assistance in navigating and accessing services such as transportation needs, safety, DMV, insurance, housing, relocation, laundry, financial services, estate planning, home maintenance, and housekeeping.
• Create and manage medical and financial Powers of Attorney relationships.
• Assist the priests' family with funeral planning and work with the Vicar of Clergy to support funeral plans.
• Proactively assess overall wellness and safety and respond to and address requests for assistance with medical and wellness needs.
• Collaborate with the Vicar of Clergy to maintain updated contact information and to coordinate emerging needs. Conduct regular visits to priests to assess overall wellness, safety, services or support as physical and cognitive capabilities change. Visit individuals in hospitals and other facilities to serve as an advocate to assess and recommend discharge placement and services.
• Assist with telehealth services and medical alert systems. Respond immediately, effectively, and appropriately in a crisis and in compliance with confidentiality protocols.
• Assist the priest and their family during any changes in health status, including surgeries, and collaborate with health care providers to reinforce successful therapy outcomes. Identify services for progressive care, home health, assisted living, long term care, or hospice.
• Provide input to the Office of Clergy to promote wellness programs. Promote the benefits and services available through the Archdiocesan healthcare plans.
• Solicit wellness programs such as vaccinations, annual health screenings, dental care, fall prevention, and home safety. Coordinate programs to educate priests on relevant topics such as financial planning, senior living options, security, and safety.​

Skills:

• Engages others with a servant's heart and builds rapport and trust as an advocate.
• Knowledge of health care systems, services, and resources in the community and ability to build and maintain a network of trusted partners through collaboration.
• Ability to work autonomously and efficiently within a broad geographical area.
• Knowledge of HIPPA, Medical and Medicaid, insurance coverages and additional resources for the care of the retired priests.
• Computer Skills: Microsoft Office suite. Organizational skills with great attention to detail.
• Excellent documentation skills.

Requirements:

• Minimum of 3-5 years experience in community care, elder services, or medical social work. Experience acting as an advocate for healthcare.
• Experience, expertise, and comfort working with senior priests
• Master's Degree in Social Work (MSW) from a program accredited by the Council on Social Work Education preferred. Will consider a LSW with 7 or more years of experience in medical social work.
• RN or BSN preferred with Wisconsin licensure.
• Catholic able to partake in the sacramental life of the Church is preferred.
• Conversational Spanish is desired.
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills
• High proficiency in Microsoft Excel and other financial software
• Ability to work independently and as part of a team
• Attention to detail and ability to meet deadlines
• Valid Driver's License is required.
• Limited potential for lifting and moving up to 25 pounds. May need to push a wheelchair. May be exposed to personal life situations and conditions within a residence setting.
• Due to the nature of the duties, the working environment must be flexible and includes working weekdays, weekends, and evenings. Travel within the Archdiocese of Milwaukee on a regular basis.

Compensation and Benefits:

The position is a full-time (40 hours per week), salaried position working in-person at the Archdiocese of Milwaukee Pastoral Center and traveling to visit priests. The Archdiocese of Milwaukee provides a full scope of employment benefits, including medical, dental, vision, flextime, Catholic school tuition assistance for children of employees, 403b retirement plan, and a pension program.

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