Under the supervision of the General Counsel/Office of Diocesan Legal Counsel, and in accordance with established policies and procedures of the Columbus Diocese, manages and monitors functions related to Diocesan safe environment programs.  Provide consultative services and recognizes the value of financial data in planning and operational control.  The position is expected to use personal judgment in carrying out routine duties and responsibilities of the Office.

ESSENTIAL JOB RESPONSIBILITIES           

1. Oversee the Safe Environment Program for the Diocese.
2. With support from the Chancery and Diocesan Legal Office, will apply relevant federal, state, local, and/or canon law to create and revise guides and courses of training, to ensure safe environments for the protection of minors throughout the Diocese. 
3. Train new safe environment facilitators for Diocese. 
4. Coordinate scheduling of facilitators for parish/school/agency employees and volunteers.  Facilitate sessions personally when required. 
5. Host and attend conferences, Protecting God’s Children® Awareness 3.0. (PGC) sessions, meetings with the General Counsel, etc.
6. Develop and coordinate advocacy literature and events with support of appropriate diocesan offices.
7. Assess program and training continuously by analyzing feedback from VIRTUS course attendees    and/or facilitators and relaying such feedback to VIRTUS. Educate local staff, volunteers and employees about the requirements for completing VIRTUS online training – Protecting God’s Children® Awareness 3.0. 
8. Assess and collaboratively develop new programs and initiatives as needed.  
9. Maintain Diocese-wide database tracking of all VIRTUS training (live, on-line, printed material).
10. Maintain Diocese-wide database tracking all criminal background checks of those working with minors (live, on-line, printed material).
11. Conduct annual audits (parish/school self-audits, on-site visits to selected                             parishes/schools, preparation of audit report to USCCB).  
12. Assist in the implementation and continued development of safe environment and other relevant policies.
13. Perform miscellaneous duties as assigned by the General Counsel.
14. Investigate issues and matters relating to criminal background checks as they arise and advise the Legal and other Diocesan offices of the same as needed.
15. Assist with investigations and advise and/or issue reports to diocesan offices, parishes, schools, and agencies regarding safe environment issues and matters as needed.
16. Regular attendance and punctuality is essential for this job

If you are interested in learning more or want to submit your resume for consideration, contact Anne Streitenberger, Director of Human Resources at [email protected]