Parish Safeguarding & Compliance Lead

Dallas; Arkansas; On-site; USD 38,000 - 52,000; Full time

Job summary

Dallas is seeking a Safe Environment Coordinator to help the parish maintain a safe, nurturing environment for children, youth, and vulnerable adults. The role focuses on preventing abuse, ensuring compliance with diocesan and USCCB guidelines, and overseeing background checks, training, record-keeping, and policy implementation for staff and volunteers.

Responsibilities include overseeing background checks and fingerprinting, coordinating VIRTUS Protecting God’s Children training, maintaining

Qualifications

• Deep commitment to protecting children and vulnerable adults.
• Strong organizational skills and attention to detail.
• Ability to communicate sensitively with staff, volunteers, and families.
• Willingness to handle confidential information appropriately.
• Familiarity with VIRTUS Online safeguarding tools.

Responsibilities

• Oversee compliance and screening for background checks and clearances.
• Coordinate VIRTUS Protecting God’s Children trainings.
• Maintain confidential records and generate reports for audits.
• Support parish community with policy education and resources.
• Collaborate with diocesan Safe Environment Office and pastor.
• Perform additional duties as needed.

Skills

Strong organizational skills

Detail orientation

Sensitive/confidential handling

Effective communication

Commitment to safeguarding/Catholic

Tools

VIRTUS Online

Job description

Dallas is seeking a Safe Environment Coordinator to help the parish maintain a safe, nurturing environment for children, youth, and vulnerable adults. The role focuses on preventing abuse, ensuring compliance with diocesan and USCCB guidelines, and overseeing background checks, training, record-keeping, and policy implementation for staff and volunteers.

Responsibilities include overseeing background checks and fingerprinting, coordinating VIRTUS Protecting God’s Children training, maintaining