Safe Environment Coordinator

St. Michael the Archangel Catholic Church; Arkansas; Presencial; USD 38.000 - 52.000; Jornada completa

Descripción de la vacante

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

Formación

• 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.

Responsabilidades

• 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.

Conocimientos

Strong organizational skills

Detail orientation

Sensitive/confidential handling

Effective communication

Commitment to safeguarding/Catholic

Herramientas

VIRTUS Online

Descripción del empleo

Safe Environment Coordinator position

Its primary purpose is to help the parish maintain a safe, nurturing environment for children, youth, and vulnerable adults by preventing abuse and ensuring compliance with diocesan and USCCB guidelines. This includes overseeing training, background checks, record-keeping, and policy implementation for all clergy, employees, and volunteers who work with minors or vulnerable persons.

Key Responsibilities

• Oversee Compliance and Screening — Ensure all employees and volunteers who have regular or direct contact with children/youth/vulnerable adults complete criminal background checks, fingerprinting (where required), and are cleared before starting ministry.
• Manage Safe Environment Training — Coordinate mandatory training sessions ( VIRTUS® Protecting God’s Children) for adults, and age-appropriate safety education for children and youth. Track completion, renewals, and refresher trainings.
• Maintain Records and Reporting — Keep accurate, confidential files and database entries on compliance (training, background checks, codes of conduct). Generate reports for diocesan audits and monitor ongoing compliance.
• Support and Educate the Parish Community — Serve as the go-to person for questions about safe environment policies. Help develop site‑specific protocols, provide resources on recognizing/reporting abuse, and promote awareness of boundaries and prevention.
• Collaborate with Diocese and Pastor — Work closely with the diocesan Safe Environment Office, report any concerns or allegations promptly, and ensure the parish aligns with the USCCB Charter and local policies.
• Additional Duties (as needed) — Assist with child/youth safety programs, handle outside groups using parish facilities, and stay updated on best practices for abuse prevention.

Qualifications and Requirements

• Deep commitment to Catholic teachings and the protection of children/vulnerable adults.
• Strong organizational skills, attention to detail, and comfort with confidential information.
• Ability to communicate sensitively and clearly with staff, volunteers, and families.
• Must personally complete all safe environment requirements (background check, training, code of conduct).
• Familiarity with tools like VIRTUS Online