Deaf Ministries Coordinator — Faith Education & Sacraments

ADW; Hyattsville (MD); Sur place; USD 75 000 - 82 000; Plein temps

Résumé du poste

Archdiocese of Washington seeks a Coordinator of Deaf Ministries to oversee religious education for Deaf youth and adults, and coordinate sacramental preparation. The role serves as the face of the Archdiocese to the Deaf Catholic community locally and nationally.

The position reports to the Executive Director of Special Needs Ministries and requires fluency in American Sign Language, in-depth knowledge of Deaf culture, and experience in faith-based program development and collaboration with

Qualifications

• College degree in Special Education, Social Work or similar discipline.
• Masters degree in a related field preferred but not required.
• Must be fluent in American Sign Language, knowledge of Deaf culture and have previous involvement with the Deaf community.
• Direct experience in serving Deaf, hard of hearing, Deaf -blind and their families.
• Three years’ experience in a public or community-facing role.
• Experience working with a wide variety of people, both internally and externally.
• Ability to plan, create, develop and implement faith and Deaf programs and events.
• Strong written and verbal (signing) skills with experience in presenting faith and deaf issues to small and large groups.
• Certified Catechist or willing to participate in Catechist training to become certified.

Responsabilités

• Oversee religious education throughout the Archdiocese of Washington for Deaf youth; seek out Deaf children who are not being served with the goal of integrating them into current parish settings.
• Coordinate Sacramental preparation for those in the religious education program.
• Oversee Deaf Adult Faith Formation Programs such as OCIA.
• Coordinate all Deaf Marriage Preparation Sessions, Baptismal Preparation sessions and small study groups.
• Coordinate the Advent-Lenten Days of Reflection, retreats and fellowship events for Deaf children, adults and their families.
• Act as liaison to pastors and parish staff who have parishioners who are Deaf and Deaf with disabilities, as well as with Deaf members of Spanish speaking families.
• Assist those new to Deaf culture to understand Deaf culture and the needs of Deaf students as well as families with Deaf members.
• Collaborate with the Deaf Young Adult community through the Gallaudet Office of Campus Ministry.
• Collaborate with Local, State, National and International Deaf Catholic organizations.
• All other duties as assigned by the Executive Director.

Connaissances

Catholic faith

Team collaboration

Organizational skills

Public speaking

Clergy interaction

Formation

Special Education degree

Masters degree (preferred)

ASL fluency

Deaf culture knowledge

Deaf community involvement

Experience in public/community-facing role

Description du poste

Archdiocese of Washington seeks a Coordinator of Deaf Ministries to oversee religious education for Deaf youth and adults, and coordinate sacramental preparation. The role serves as the face of the Archdiocese to the Deaf Catholic community locally and nationally.

The position reports to the Executive Director of Special Needs Ministries and requires fluency in American Sign Language, in-depth knowledge of Deaf culture, and experience in faith-based program development and collaboration with