General Position Summary: The Safe Environment Officer has the vital mission of helping protect youth and vulnerable adults by overseeing the compliance of all staff and volunteers with Diocesan safe environment procedures. He or she maintains the parish safe environment database and regularly collaborates with the Pastor, Pastoral Associate, parish organizations, and volunteers.
Principal Accountabilities
• Strong proponent for and advocated of the Safe Environment Program of the Diocese.
• Creates a safe environment process that is easy for volunteer to access, understand, and initiate.
• Clearly communicates to prospective volunteers safe environment expectations and process.
• Acts as the first point of contact for the processing of volunteer safe environment applications and interviews.
• Manages the Safe Environment Program filing system in accordance with USCCB audit guidelines and retention criteria as set forth by the Diocese of Dallas.
• Notifies ministry supervisors of existing volunteer training certification and re-certification needs.
• Routinely monitors and updates Safe Environment database records; including criminal background checks, code of conduct compliance, and required training.
• Maintains confidentiality of applicants' criminal background, driver, and credit check status.
• Supports the parish's compliance effort for the annual audit of the Safe Environment Program.
• Attends Diocesan meetings on Safe Environment programs/issues on behalf of the Parish.
• Other duties as assigned.
Working Conditions and/or Physical Requirements:
• This position works in a typical office environment.
• Data entry via computer keyboard that requires repetitive and frequent hand and wrist movement
• Ability to lift up to 35 pounds with assistance and up to 60 pounds with assistance
Travel Requirements: Some travel required to Diocesan trainings and meetings.
Qualifications
Catholic Faith: Practicing Roman Catholic in good standing who supports and upholds the mission of the Gospel and the Catholic Church by modeling the teachings of the Catholic Church in keeping with the Catechism of the Catholic Church.
Education and Experience Preferred: High School Diploma or equivalent required.
Other Knowledge and Skills:
• Must have well-developed "people skills."
• Must be highly proficient in using Microsoft Office Programs, (Word, Excel, and PowerPoint).
• Ability to solve practical problems while dealing with a variety of concrete variables.
• Ability to maintain confidentiality in all aspects of the job.
