The office of Human Resources assists the Chancery, Parishes, and other entities within the Diocese with issues regarding personnel policies, employment and hiring procedures, salary/wage administration, performance evaluations, 403 b retirement plan, cafeteria plan, worker’s compensation, safety, and other related topics.
POSITION: Tribunal Director
DEPARTMENT: Judicial Department and Diocesan Tribunal
LOCATION: The Catholic Pastoral Center in San Juan, Texas
CLASSIFICATION: Full Time, Exempt
SUPERVISOR: Judicial Vicar
JOB SUMMARY: Under the leadership of the Judicial Vicar, the Tribunal Director manages the day-to-day department operations, supervises department staff and takes initiative to carry out the mission of the Diocese of Brownsville.
QUALIFICATIONS:
SALARY: Salary to commensurate with experience
WORKING CONDITIONS: Average forty hours per week. Occasionally there is a need for evening work. Mileage reimbursement is available for use of personal auto for business purposes.
PHYSICAL DEMANDS: While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to sit; use hands to handle or feel; reach with hands and arms; and to talk or hear. The employee is occasionally required to stand, walk, climb or balance, stoop, kneel, crouch or crawl. The employee must frequently lift and/or move up to 25 pounds. Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision and ability to adjust focus.
How to Apply
Mrs. Genie Treviño
Director of Human Resources
Catholic Diocese of Brownsville (956) 542-2501
[email protected]
JOB TITLE: Associate Director of Real Estate and Facilities Management
REPORTS TO: Director of Real Estate and Facilities Management
FLSA: Exempt
PURPOSE: To provide the highest excellence in service to the diocese and its priests, as it relates to real estate, facilities management and construction oversight.
JOB FUNCTIONS:
Departmental & Administrative Functions
Mileage reimbursement for use of personal car or company car if available.
PHYSICAL DEMANDS
The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.
While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to use hands to handle, or feel and talk or hear. The employee frequently is required to sit and reach with hands and arms. The employee is occasionally required to stand, walk, and climb stairs. The employee must frequently lift and/or move up to 25 pounds and occasionally lift and/or move up to 50 pounds. Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision, peripheral vision, depth perception, and ability to adjust focus.
WORK ENVIRONMENT
The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.
The noise level in the work environment is usually moderate, typical of an office with computers and printers. Exposure to outside elements is necessary at on site visitations.
Use of personal vehicle with mileage reimbursement available for business use.
This is an exempt position. Office hours for this position vary but are normally from 8:00am until 5:00pm Monday through Friday. Some late afternoon, evening or weekend work may be necessary.
How to Apply
Mrs. Genie Treviño
Director of Human Resources
Catholic Diocese of Brownsville (956) 542-2501
[email protected]
Description of Position
Immaculate Conception School is looking for a full-time Fourth Grade Math
Teacher for the 2023-2024 school year. The Fourth Grade Teacher first and
foremost supports the mission of ICS to form young minds, hearts and souls to
love Jesus Christ and develop a character that allows for true Christian
discipleship. The teacher fulfills the mission of the school by planning, guiding and
evaluating the learning process within the framework of the school’s philosophy
and curriculum for fourth grade students. The position provides the appropriate
learning environment and activities designed to maximize student competencies
and skills for intellectual, emotional, social and spiritual growth toward a
successful future. The Fourth Grade Teacher carries out their work professionally
and with a spirit of initiative, creating an environment of confidence and respect.
Work Year Full-time 180 Days
1. Qualifications
● Bachelor’s degree in education or academic discipline, preferably
mathematics.
● Valid elementary teaching license preferred.
● Be an active, practicing Catholic committed to joyfully witnessing the faith
to students.
● Ability to appreciate and communicate a passion for Catholic education.
● Model a consistent daily walk with Jesus Christ and be a Christian role
model in speech, actions and attitudes which contribute to the spiritual
atmosphere of the school.
● Proficient in the use of computer technology including Microsoft Office,
e-mail and internet.
● A commitment to the safe and caring environment for children and youth.
● Must have the ability to maintain confidentiality in all school matters.
● Meet and comply with all ICS requirements.
2. Duties and Responsibilities
● Supports and upholds the philosophy of Catholic education and the mission
of the school.
● Plans, implements and supervises the fourth grade education program in
accordance with the goals, policies, procedures, philosophy and curriculum
of the school.
● Establishes and maintains an orderly classroom environment conducive to
learning. Manages student behavior in accordance with rules and
disciplinary procedures of the school.
● Establishes positive rapport with parents and communicates student
progress with them regularly.
● Works with the Principal to plan and implement age appropriate activities,
programs, community service, and stewardship opportunities for students.
● Acts as a witness to Gospel values by modeling the teachings of the Catholic
Church.
How to Apply
Interested candidates should submit a resume, cover letter, and at least 4
references to
Mary Latigo (Diocese of Brownsville - Catholic Schools Office)
for an application at 956-784-5051 or [email protected]
Superintendent of Catholic Schools
Diocese of Brownsville
700 N. Virgen de San Juan
San Juan, Texas 78589
The cover
letter should include general philosophy of education, why the candidate would
like to work with children of this age and why they would like to work in a Catholic
school. Deadline: until position is filled.
Job Title: Health Ministries Secretary
Department: Health Ministries
Reports To: Health Ministries Director
FLSA Status: Non-Exempt
Summary: The primary role of this position is to assist the Health Ministries Director and office by providing secretarial and clerical support for the office.
Qualifications:
Physical Demands: The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. While performing the duties of this job, the employee is occasionally required to stand; walk; sit; use hands to handle, or feel; reach with hands and arms; and stoop, kneel, crouch, or crawl. The employee must occasionally lift and/or move up to 50 pounds. Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision, and ability to adjust focus.
Working Conditions: The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. The work area is a typical office environment. The noise level in the work environment is usually moderate. Average 40 hours per week. Auto allowance provided due to use of personal auto.
How to Apply
Mrs. Genie Treviño
Director of Human Resources
Catholic Diocese of Brownsville (956) 542-2501
[email protected]
Position Title: Accounting Clerk
Classification: Full-time, Non-Exempt
Supervisor: Lead Accountant
SUMMARY
Under the direct supervision of the Lead Accountant who is in direct communication with the Executive Director and in accordance with established policies and procedures, assists with the stewardship of the physical, financial and personnel resources of the Catholic Charities of the Rio Grande Valley (CCRGV). The bookkeeper/accounting clerk values the organization and responsible management of resources and helps the Organization fulfill its mission and purpose.
ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES include the following. Other duties may be assigned.
SUPERVISORY RESPONSIBILITIES
This job has no supervisory responsibilities.
QUALIFICATIONS
To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or ability required. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform essential functions.
EDUCATION and/or EXPERIENCE
B. A. in business administration with major in accounting required with a minimum one or more years’ experience in accounting profession preferred. Or, AA degree in business and/or accounting with a minimum of five years’ experience. Ability to operate business office equipment, i.e. adding machine, copier, and a demonstrated competence in computer software (all Microsoft Office products, accounting packages, payroll systems and database programs).
LANGUAGE SKILLS
Ability to read, analyze, and interpret general business periodicals, professional journals, technical procedures, or governmental regulations. Ability to write reports, business correspondence, and procedure manuals. Ability to effectively present information and respond to questions from groups of managers, clients, customers, and the general public.
MATHEMATICAL SKILLS
Ability to add, subtract, multiply, and divide in all units of measure, using whole numbers, common fractions, and decimals. Ability to compute rate, ratio, and percent and to draw and interpret bar graphs.
REASONING ABILITY
Ability to define problems, collect data, establish facts, and draw valid conclusions. Ability to interpret an extensive variety of technical instructions in mathematical or diagram form and deal with several abstract and concrete variables.
CERTIFICATES, LICENSES, REGISTRATIONS
Must have a current valid Texas Driver’s License and must attend the Safe Environment Training and earn a certificate.
PHYSICAL DEMANDS
The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.
While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to use hands to handle, or feel and talk or hear. The employee frequently is required to sit and reach with hands and arms. The employee is occasionally required to stand, walk, and climb stairs. The employee must frequently lift and/or move up to 10 pounds and occasionally lift and/or move up to 25 pounds. Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision, peripheral vision, depth perception, and ability to adjust focus.
WORK ENVIRONMENT
The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.
The noise level in the work environment is usually moderate, typical of an office with computers and printers.
Use of personal vehicle with mileage reimbursement available for business use.
This is a forty-hour per week position. Office hours for this position are from 8:00am until 5:00pm Monday through Friday. Some late afternoon, evening or weekend work may be necessary.
How to Apply
Sharon Arizpe [email protected]
or
Michelle Nunez [email protected]
Position of Principal – St. Joseph’s Catholic School, Edinburg, Texas
Saint Joseph Catholic School is seeking applicants for the position of principal beginning the 2023-2024 academic year. The school serves approximately 100 students in a PK-3 through 8th Grade with a licensed day care program for ages 12 months to 2 years old. The school, which is located in Edinburg, Texas, embraces a traditional Catholic identity and is fully integrated into the life of Saint Joseph Parish.
Saint Joseph Catholic School seeks a visionary principal to sustain a tradition of continuous improvement within an effective learning environment for students. A principal, who has high expectations, fosters teamwork and parental involvement. The principal is a person who must be resourceful, is able to multi-task, is present and involved, and is dedicated to the spiritual and educational formation of the children. The candidate must demonstrate a working knowledge of elementary education, the classical curriculum, strong administrative and communication skills, and a commitment to collaborating with pastoral staff, parents and faculty.
Qualifications:
Special Skills and Abilities:
Interested applicants are to contact Mary Latigo (Diocese of Brownsville - Catholic Schools Office)
for an application at 956-784-5051 or [email protected]
Superintendent of Catholic Schools
Diocese of Brownsville
700 N. Virgen de San Juan
San Juan, Texas 78589
(956)784-5051
PN: Not all applications are considered complete until the following items are present in the Brownsville Diocesan Office of Catholic Schools:
1. Principal Application
2. Resume
3. Educational Philosophy
4. Letter of Intent
5. Two reference letters:
a. Administrative reference
b. Parish reference
6. Official copies of university transcripts.
Applications will be accepted until the position has been filled.
Position begins July 1, 2023
POSITION SUMMARY: The Family Life Office Associate Director, along with the Office Director promotes family ministry throughout the Diocese by providing resources in the areas of marriage preparation and enrichment, seeking ways to promote the well-being of all families, and by reaching out to the various apostolic services in the Dioceses that focus on families.
JOB RELATIONSHIPS AND SUPERVISION: The Associate Director’s position is within the general supervision of the Catholic Pastoral Center – Upper Valley in San Juan, Texas. The Associate will report directly to the Family Life Office Director. The Associate also collaborates with other Diocesan Offices and parish staffs.
QUALIFICATIONS:
Catholic Charities of the Rio Grande Valley is accepting applications for a TPCN Counselor for the Catholic Pastoral Center
This position provides parenting classes to mothers, fathers and family members of infants between zero to 24 months. Counsels with individuals and families who are experiencing emotional, psychological, moral, personal and marital problems. Conducts outreach effort to all parishes and agencies in assigned counties to explain the TPCN counseling program.
Qualifications:
- Two years paid experience in counseling or related area
- Knowledge and basic skills in counseling
- Ability to work with people
- Ability to speak effectively in public
- Must be able to speak English and Spanish
- Commitment to ongoing professional development
Job Elements:
- Provides individual, couple, and family counseling.
- Responsible for keeping and maintaining appropriate records.
- Develops and maintains working relationships with counseling related and other
community agencies as appropriate.
- Has reliable transportation
- Develops topics and conducts adult education style classes to support ministry
in the diocese
- Completes other duties as assigned
Salary: Salary to commensurate with experience
Working conditions: Full-time employment of 40 hours per week. Position may require some evening and weekend hours. Travel within the Diocese will be necessary occasionally.
Interested candidates please contact Michelle Nuñez at [email protected]
Eligible employees of the Diocese of Brownsville are provided a wide range of benefits. A number of the programs (such as social security, worker’s compensation) cover all employees in the manner prescribed by law.
Benefits eligibility is dependent upon a variety of factors, including employee classification. Your supervisor can identify the programs for which you are eligible. Details of many of these programs can be found elsewhere in the employee handbook.
Some benefit programs require contributions from the employee such as insurance benefits, but most are fully paid by the Diocese of Brownsville.
The Diocese of Brownsville does not offer continuation of insurance coverage (COBRA) at termination of employment. The Diocese of Brownsville does not participate in Unemployment Compensation.
A 403(b) plan, also known as a Tax-Sheltered Annuity (TSA), is a tax-deferred retirement plan that allows you to contribute a portion of your compensation as a pre-tax or post-tax (Roth) contribution (if allowed by your Employer) in order to save for retirement. Participation in the 403(b) plan is completely voluntary. If you are already contributing to the 403(b) plan, now is a perfect time to increase your contributions. Click the following link for more information.
Some positions in the Diocese of Brownsville require the use of a personal vehicle to get to events, meetings, retreats, etc. Mileage reimbursement is available for occasions such as these. A monthly expense report should be generated and signed by the employee and submitted to the director/Moderator of the Curia for approval and processing. Eligible mileage is from the work base to the location and back. Mileage from home to the office and office to home is not eligible.
Employees who wish to take time off due to the death of an immediate family member should notify their supervisor immediately.
Up to three days of paid bereavement leave will be provided to eligible employees in the following classification(s):
Bereavement pay is calculated based on the base pay rate at the time of absence and will not include any special forms of compensation.
Bereavement leave will normally be granted unless there are unusual business needs or staffing requirements. Employees may, with their supervisor’s approval, use any available paid leave for additional time off as necessary.
The Diocese of Brownsville defines “immediate family” as the employee’s spouse, brother, sister, parents, children, step-children, father-in-law, mother-in-law, sister-in-law, brother-in-law, daughter-in-law, son-in-law, grandparents, or grandchildren.
The Diocese of Brownsville participates in a section 125 Cafeteria Plan. This allows employees and the Diocese of Brownsville to save the taxes on insurance premiums. Along with the tax savings, a variety of products are offered to employees on a voluntary basis. The employees have options of choosing as many or as few of the products offered. Products include: disability insurance, medical reimbursement accounts, cancer policies, heart and stroke, etc. Most of these products are portable and if and when an employee leaves the Diocese of Brownsville, they can continue with these products independently of the Diocese. Contact the Human Resources Department for more information on the Cafeteria Plan.
The Diocese of Brownsville’s health insurance plan provides employees and their dependents access to medical and dental insurance benefits. Employees in the following employment classifications are eligible to participate in the health insurance plan:
Eligible employees may participate in the health insurance plan subject to all terms and conditions of the agreement between the Diocese of Brownsville and the insurance carrier.
Details of the health insurance plan are described in the Summary Plan Description (SPD). An SPD will be provided to eligible employees no later than three weeks after enrollment. Contact the Insurance Department for more information about health insurance benefits.
The Diocese of Brownsville will grant paid holiday time off to all eligible employees immediately upon assignment to an eligible employment classification. Holiday pay will be calculated based on the employee’s straight-time pay rate (as of the date of the holiday) times the number of hours the employee would otherwise have worked on that day. Eligible employee classification(s):
A recognized holiday that falls on a Saturday will be observed on the preceding Friday. A recognized holiday that falls on a Sunday will be observed on the following Monday.
If a recognized holiday falls during an eligible employee’s paid absence (such as vacation or sick leave), holiday pay will be provided instead of the paid time off benefit that would otherwise have applied.
If eligible nonexempt employees work on a recognized holiday, they will receive holiday pay plus wages at one and one-half times their straight-time rate for the hours worked on the holiday.
Paid time off for holidays will not be counted as hours worked for the purposes of determining overtime.
Life insurance offers you and your family important financial protection. The Diocese of Brownsville provides a basic life insurance plan for eligible employees.
Accidental Death and Dismemberment (AD&D) insurance provides protection in cases of serious injury or death resulting from an accident. AD&D insurance coverage is provided as part of the basic life insurance plan.
Employees in the following employment classifications are eligible to participate in the life insurance plan:
Eligible employees may participate in the life insurance plan subject to all terms and conditions of the agreement between the Diocese of Brownsville and the insurance carrier.
Details of the basic life insurance plan including benefit amounts are described in the Summary Plan Description provided to eligible employees. Contact the Insurance Department for more information about life insurance benefits.
The Diocese of Brownsville provides paid sick leave benefits to all eligible employees for periods of temporary absence due to illnesses or injuries. Eligible employee classification(s):
Regular full-time employees will be awarded sick leave benefits at the rate of 10 days per year. Sick leave benefits are calculated on the basis of a “benefit year”, which is actually every fiscal year.
Regular part-time employees will be awarded sick leave based on the amount of hours that are worked during the workweek. The following schedule will be used to calculate sick leave for regular part-time employees:
If the employee works :
Paid sick leave can be used in minimum increments of one hour. Eligible employees may use sick leave benefits for an absence due to their own illness or injury or that of a family member who resides in the employee’s household.
Employees who are unable to report to work due to illness or injury should notify their direct supervisor before the scheduled start of their workday if possible. The direct supervisor must also be contacted on each additional day of absence. If an employee is absent for three or more consecutive days due to illness or injury, a physician’s statement must be provided verifying the disability and its beginning and expected ending dates. Such verification may be requested for other sick leave absences as well and may be required as a condition to receiving sick leave benefits. Before returning to work from a sick leave absence of three calendar days or more, an employee must provide a physician’s verification that he or she may safely return to work.
Sick leave benefits will be calculated based on the employee’s base pay rate at the time of absence.
Sick leave benefits are intended solely to provide income protection in the event of illness or injury, and may not be used for any other absence. Unused sick days may be rolled over for a maximum of 30 days. Unused sick leave benefits will not be paid to employees while they are employed or upon termination of employment. If an employee has depleted their sick days, they will begin the new fiscal year with 10 days.
Vacation time off with pay is available to eligible employees to provide opportunity for rest, relaxation, and personal pursuits. Employees in the following employment classification(s) are eligible to use vacation time as described in this policy:
▪ After 10 years of eligible service - employees may carry over a maximum of 10 days into next fiscal year.
This change was effective 2017. A maximum of 10 days will be allowed to be carried over. Employees will forfeit the remainder of unused time.
Upon termination of employment, employees will be paid for unused vacation time that has been earned through the last day of work.
The Diocese of Brownsville provides a comprehensive workers’ compensation insurance program at no cost to employees. This program covers any injury or illness sustained in the course of employment that requires medical, surgical, or hospital treatment. Subject to applicable legal requirements, workers’ compensation insurance provides benefits after a short waiting period, or, if the employee is hospitalized, immediately.
Employees who sustain work-related injuries or illnesses should inform their supervisor immediately. No matter how minor an on-the-job injury may appear, it is important that it be reported immediately. This will enable an eligible employee to qualify for coverage as quickly as possible.
Neither the Diocese of Brownsville, nor the insurance carrier will be liable for the payment of workers’ compensation benefits for injuries that occur during an employee’s voluntary participation in any off-duty recreational, social, or athletic activity sponsored by the Diocese of Brownsville.