Job Description

Employment Type:

Full time

Shift:

Day Shift

POSITION PURPOSE

The Mission Leader provides executive Mission Integration leadership as part of a Health Ministry leadership team, ensuring the successful assessment and integration of mission in all the ministries' activities, decisions, and strategies. The Mission Leader is responsible for the implementation of Missionactivities and delivery of Mission Integration Essential Services, in alignment with system-level Mission Integration strategies and operational prioritiesMission Integration directedservices include ministry formation, ethics, cultivation of the ministry community, and implementation of theCatholic Identity Assessment(CIA)In addition, the Mission Leader collaborates with the Manager of Spiritual Care to ensure the full integration of professional chaplaincy within the Ministry.

The Mission Leader reports directly to a service areaVice Presidentof Mission Integration & Mission Strategy Partner (MSP) with a dual reporting relationship todesignatedHealth MinistryCEOs, president(s) and/or administrator(s)

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS

Knows, understands, incorporates, and demonstrates the Trinity Health Mission, Vision, and Core Values in behaviors, practices, and decisions.

Facilitates the integration of Trinity Health’s Mission and Core Values in all care settingsand among all colleagues within designated Ministry(ies).

Implements and makes relevantsystem Mission Integration strategies, policies, and standard practices for the Health Ministry in accordance withoperational plans and priorities identified at the system level. May supervise Mission Integration Consultant(s) to assist in these functions as designated by MSP

Serves as an active member of Ministry executive leadership team(s), as designated by the MSP, strategic and organizational development teams, and other leadership groups as appropriate Develops, participates in, leads and influences daily operational decisions and activities of the Ministry by contributing a mission-focused perspective, experience, encouragement, and challenge

Works with stakeholders from acutecare, community-based, and continuing careministries to ensure the implementation of the Trinity Health Mission Integration operational plan, its priority objectives, and the assessment and improvement of Mission Integration Essential Services for the designatedLocal Community of Service (LCS)

Attends Ministry board meetings and provides mission-focused formation and education for the board on a regular basis.

Ensures that standard Mission Integration policies and procedures are implemented by the designated Ministry(ies)

Beginning with orientation of new colleagues, the Mission Leader ensures continuing ministry formation of leaders and colleagues.

Collaborates with colleagues in all operational areas (e.g., talentdevelopment, human resources, finances, planning, advocacy/government relations, communication and marketing, community health and well-being, etc.) to ensure that Mission, Vision,and Core Values are integrated into Ministryprograms, policies, and procedures

Oversees the implementation of all phases of Catholic Identity Assessment (CIA), a program toassess and deepen the organization’s Catholic identity.

Oversees and provides for Ministry organizational and clinical ethics programs, including the implementation of the Ethical and Religious Directives for Catholic Health Care Services(ERDs), ethics facilitation,and the support of the Ministry’s Ethics Committee(s)

Serves as the executive sponsor and leader of colleague care and well-being for the Health Ministry.

Supports and coordinates mission discernmenteducation and processes for Ministry boards and leadership teams

Partners with the system Director of Spiritual Care in providing supervision and support to Manager(s) of Spiritual Care

Overseesexecutive administrative duties related to designatedMinistry’s Mission Integration departments and programs (e.g.spiritual care, ethics, ministry formation, colleague care, etc.) and others designated by its CEO, president(s), or administrator(s), with support from the MSP.

Implements plans for workplace spirituality that are aligned with Ministry andsystem strategies.

Support Ministry CEO, president(s), administrator(s) in establishing and maintaining strong and effective relationships with the Catholic diocese’sbishop(s) andor theirliaison(s) for health care This is donewith guidance from the MSP andin collaboration with system Mission Integration leaders and community & government relations leader(s)

Participates as an active member of the Trinity Health Mission Integration Forum

Reports to the Mission Strategy Partner with responsibilities to Health MinistryCEO, president(s) and/or administrator(s)

Maintains a working knowledge of applicable Federal, State, and Local laws and regulations, Trinity Health’s Organizational Integrity Program, Standards of Conduct, as well as other policies and procedures to ensure adherence in a manner that reflects honest, ethical, and professional behavior.

LEADERSHIP COMPETENCIES

As a Trinity Health Executive, the incumbent is expected to demonstrate leadership traits which support our Mission Statement and Core Values as identified below:

Mission Statement: We, Trinity Health, serve together in the spirit of the Gospel as a compassionate and transforming healing presence within our communities.

Core Values:

• ReverenceWe honor the sacredness and dignity of every person.

• Commitment to Those Experiencing PovertyWe stand with and serve those who are experiencing poverty, especially those most vulnerable.

• SafetyWe embrace a culture that prevents harm and nurtures a healing safe environment for all.

• JusticeWe foster right relationships to promote the common good, including sustainability of Earth.

• StewardshipWe honor our heritage and hold ourselves accountable for the human, financial and natural resources entrusted to our care.

• Integrity: We are faithful to those we say we are.

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS

Must possess anin-depth knowledge of Catholic theology and ethics particularly as applied to Catholic health care and as normally obtained through a Master'sDegree in theology or a related fieldMust have experience in nurturing the Catholic identity of an organization through understanding and applying Catholic social teachingsAt least3 years of clinical practice or ministerial experience in health care preferred.

Must have proven successful management andoreducationalexperiencein an institutional setting. Must demonstrate skill and experience in strategic thinking, programprojectmanagement, processimprovementand organizational/change managementExperience in health care setting preferred.

Must be comfortable operating in a collaborative, shared leadership environment including the ability to establish and maintain interdisciplinary relationships in a complex matrixed organization.

Must possess effective communications skills with the ability to relate well to individual persons and to make public presentations. Must have demonstrated listening skills

Must evidencea working knowledge of the connections among spirituality, meaning and work as well asan appreciation of the process of religious formation and a respect for diversity of religious beliefs and culture.

Must possess a personal presence characterized by a sense of honesty, integrity, and caring with the ability to inspire and motivate others to promote the Mission, Visionand Core Values of Trinity Health.

PHYSICAL AND MENTAL REQUIREMENTS AND WORKING CONDITIONS

Must be able to set and organizeown work priorities and adapt to them as they change frequentlyMust be able to work concurrently on a variety of tasks/projects in an environment that may be stressful with individuals having diverse personalities and work styles

Must be able to travel to sites within a local area within Trinity Health (50%).

Must be physically present to Ministry sites as necessitated by the services being delivered. Occasional on-demand physical presence is required

Must be able to provide oral presentations to virtual and in-person audiences.

Must comply with Trinity Health policies and procedures

Our Commitment

Rooted in our Mission and Core Values, we honor the dignity of every person and recognize the unique perspectives, experiences, and talents each colleague brings. By finding common ground and embracing our differences, we grow stronger together and deliver more compassionate, person-centered care. We are an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, veteran status, or any other status protected by federal, state, or local law.