Director, Mission Site Services

Mercy Health; Cincinnati (OH); On-site; USD 120,000 - 160,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive pay and incentives

403(b) with employer contributions

Medical, dental, vision coverage

Paid time off and parental leave

Job summary

Mercy Health seeks a Director of Mission at West Hospital in Cincinnati to lead mission integration and ensure alignment with Catholic heritage and values. The role collaborates with the Mission & Values Team to implement formation programs and measure outcomes across the site.

The role focuses on education, spirituality in the workplace, ethical decision making, and advocacy, with responsibilities spanning budget leadership, staff orientation, and coordinating heritage events.

Qualifications

• Master's Degree in Theology, Religious Studies or related field, or commitment to obtain within 2 years of start date
• 2-3 years of leadership experience in health care or not-for-profit organizations
• Strong working knowledge of Catholic theology per CHA Competencies for Mission Leaders
• Strong working knowledge of the Ethical and Religious Directives for Catholic Health Care Services

Responsibilities

• Maintain a Mission connection with site(s) and address needs from the mission perspective
• Initiate and recommend department budget; review and approve expenditures with VP of Mission
• Participate in market/site meetings and Mission & Values committees
• Report monthly projects, concerns, and issues to the VP of Mission
• Maintain presence at sites to support patient satisfaction and Mission & Values
• Promote rituals to help employees understand Catholic heritage during key celebrations
• Orient new hires and managers to Mission & values, organizational culture, and ethics
• Collaborate with Human Resources to recognize employees exemplifying Mission-based values and support Heritage celebrations

Skills

Relationship building

Effective communicator

Public speaking

Negotiation

Research & analysis

Education

Master's Degree in Theology / Religious Studies

Job description

DIRECTOR OF MISSION | West Hospital | Cincinnati, OH

The Director, Mission Site Services assists the Director of Mission Services of Ohio by providing leadership and direction to ensure the integration and continuation of the Mission and Values of Bon Secours Mercy Health. The Director helps in coordinating efforts so that the principles and traditions of the Catholic health ministry, the legacy of the founding sponsor, and all the sponsors of Bon Secours Mercy Health are continued.

The mission leader engages the site/s in a variety of ways and at many levels, integrating the mission and values into the programs and practices of the site/s. The director works jointly with the Mission and Values Team in implementing programs and standards for mission formation as well as outcome measurements for the same.

This leadership position is responsible for the coordination of mission and values education, spirituality in the workplace, ethical decision making, and leadership in advocacy. The Mission and Values Team works collaboratively in planning and coordinating of heritage celebrations throughout Bon Secours Mercy Health.

Essential Job Functions

• Maintains a Mission connection with site(s) and good sense of organizational needs. Responds to those needs from the mission perspective.
• Initiates and recommends budget for department: Formulates review and approves all budget expenditures with the VP of Mission.
• Participates in regular meetings of market or site; participates in Operational Team meetings and committees related to the role of Mission and Values
• Reports monthly projects, concerns and issues to the Vice President of Mission.
• Has specific responsibility for a presence and involvement at site and makes rounds to support patient satisfaction and Mission and Values.
• Promotes use of rituals to help employees understand the spiritual meaning and Catholic heritage of key celebrations
• Orients new hires to Mission and values, the culture of the organization and historical legacy of the Sisters and Catholic identity. Orients new managers to their role in clinical and organizational ethics and identifies each employee as responsible for knowing and living the mission
• Collaborates with Human Resources to recognize and celebrate employees who demonstrate a commitment to Mission through values-based behaviors; for example: Spirit of the Mission Committee and attending presentations to the Employee of the Month.
• Provides leadership to the Mission Committees and the organization for annual Heritage celebrations to help staff internalize the legacy of the Sponsors.

Required Experience

• Required Minimum Education: Graduate Degree (Masters) in Theology, Religious Studies or related field (or a commitment to obtaining a master's degree from an accredited institution within two (2) years of their start date, or within an alternative timeframe approved by the organization.)
• Minimum Years and Type of Experience: 2-3 years of demonstrated leadership experience in a health care or not-for-profit organization. Leadership experience with faith-based organizations.
• Strong working knowledge of Catholic theology, as outlined in CHA Competencies for Mission Leaders.
• Strong working knowledge of the Ethical and Religious Directives for Catholic Health Care Services

Preferred Experience

• Practicing member of the Roman Catholic Church.

Other Skills And Knowledge

• Committed to embracing and sharing the values of Bon Secours Mercy Health System, strong sense of service orientation
• Skilled at relationship building.
• Effective communicator who can work collaboratively with diverse internal and external constituencies
• Outstanding public speaking and presentation skills
• Effective negotiator who can advocate effectively and build consensus
• Effective research, analytical, judgment, and problem solving skills

As a Mercy Health associate, you're part of a Mission that matters. We support your well-being - personally and professionally. Our benefits are built to grow with you and meet your unique needs, every step of the way.

What We Offer

• Competitive pay, incentives, referral bonuses and 403(b) with employer contributions (when eligible)
• Medical, dental, vision, prescription coverage, HSA/FSA options, life insurance, mental health resources and discounts
• Paid time off, parental and FMLA leave, short- and long-term disability, backup care for children and elders
• Tuition assistance, professional development and continuing education support

Benefits may vary based on the market and employment status.

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