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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.
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Genie Trevinogtrevinocdob.orgHuman Resources Director
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Employee Benefits
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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.
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403b Retirement Plan
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.
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Auto Mileage
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.
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Bereavement
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):
- Regular full-time employees
- Regular part-time employees
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.
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Cafeteria Benefits
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.
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Health Insurance
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:
- Regular full-time employees
- Regular part-time employees
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.
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Holidays
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):
- Regular full-time employees
- Regular part-time employees
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.
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Life Insurance
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:
- Regular full-time employees
- Regular part-time employees
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.
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Sick Leave
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
- Regular part-time employees
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 :
- 30 hours a week 10 days at 6 hours a day
- 40 hours a week 10 days at 8 hours a day
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.
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303 Vacations Benefits
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:
- Regular full-time employees
- Regular part-time employees
The amount of paid vacation full-time employees receive each year increases with the length of their employment as shown in the following schedule:
- After 1 year of eligible service – entitlement is 10 vacation days each year
- After 5 years of eligible service – entitlement is 15 vacation days each year
- After 10 years of eligible service – entitlement is 20 vacation days each year
After completing the first year of employment, fulltime employees are entitled to paid vacation time equivalent to the amount of hours they work in one workweek. (30 hours plus)
The length of eligible service is calculated on the basis of a “benefit year”. This is the 12-month period that begins when the employee starts to earn vacation time. An employee’s benefit year may be extended for any significant leave of absence except military leave of absence. Military leave has no effect on this calculation. (See individual leave of absence policies for more information.)
Once employees enter an eligible employment classification, they begin to earn paid vacation time according to the schedule. Earned vacation time is available for use in the year following its accrual.
Employees on any unpaid leave (medical, personal, or furlough) stop accruing vacation time until they return to work. If a new fiscal year begins while the employee is out on leave, he/she is not entitled to the new vacation bank until he/she returns to work.
Paid vacation time can be used in minimum increments of one-half day. To take vacation, employees should request in advance, approval from their supervisors. Requests will be reviewed based on a number of factors, including business needs and staffing requirements.
Vacation time off is paid at the employee’s base pay rate at the time of vacation. It does not include overtime.
As stated above, employees are encouraged to use available paid vacation time for rest, relaxation, and personal pursuits. In the event that available vacation is not used by the end of the benefit year:
- After 5 years of eligible service - employees are eligible to carry over a maximum of five vacation days per year into the next fiscal year.
▪ 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.
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Workers' Compensation Insurance
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.
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The office of Human Resources assists the Chancery, Parishes, and other entities within the Diocese.- Genie Treviño, Human Resources Director. -
Job Openings
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Location of position: Catholic Pastoral Center - San Juan
Position: Information Technology Specialist
Classification: Full Time, Non-Exempt
Department: Information Technology
Supervisor: Information Technology Director
Job Summary: The primary function of this position is to provide information technology assistance to the Diocese of Brownsville Pastoral Centers as well as to the Diocese’s contracting entities.
Qualifications:
• Graduation from High School supplemented with at least two years of college computer courses.
• At least two years of experience as a computer technician.
• Ability to communicate effectively in Spanish and English.
• Ability to maintain effective working relationships with other diocesan employees, clergy, parish staff, and general public.
• Willingness to learn new IT skills.
• Driver’s license with a clean driving record is required.
Job elements:
• Install, upgrade and troubleshoot hardware and software components as needed.
• Provide personnel with software and hardware technical support.
• Help install, upgrade, and configure network components.
• Assist in supporting LAN jobs, like user accounts, email, network printers, share folders, backups, etc.
Salary: Salary commensurate with experience.
Working conditions: The position is for full-time employment averaging 40 hours per week. Some evening and weekend work will be required. Travel to facilities in the Diocese will be required and mileage reimbursement will be given.
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. The employee must regularly lift and/or move up to 50 pounds and frequently lift and/or move up to 80 pounds. Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision, peripheral vision, depth perception, and the ability to adjust focus.
While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to sit; use hands to finger, handle, or feel; reach with hands and arms; and stoop, kneel, crouch, or crawl. The employee frequently is required to talk or hear. The employee is occasionally required to stand, walk, and climb or balance.Interested qualified candidates should contact Genie Treviño of Human Resources at [email protected]
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Job Title: University Ministry Coordinator
Classification: Full-time, non-exempt
Location: Newman Center – Edinburg, TX
Department: Ministry with Young People
Supervisor: Director, Ministry with Young People
Job Summary:
Coordinate and facilitate opportunities for evangelization relevant to the needs of university students and young people while fostering an environment for shared leadership rooted in the Gospel.
Primary Responsibilities:- Enable and support small faith formation/Bible study groups for different aptitude levels and languages (English/Spanish), from beginners to more advanced, as per the students’ needs, with presence at both the Newman Center and university campus. Develop special ministry and prayer outreach for moments of return such as Advent, Lent and Holy Week, and Easter Season.
- Collaborate with department staff, chaplain, and university students for planning and implementing year-round outreach where moments of encounter with Christ, the Catholic Church and catechetical formation are integral part, including at least one retreat for each Fall and Spring semester.
- Host an open house at the Newman Center at the beginning of the academic year, and other ongoing opportunities for spiritual growth, service in the community, and fellowship to connect new and current students. This may require providing simple meals for regular gatherings. Maintain a database of students to aid in ongoing campus ministry engagement and retention of students.
- Offer presence on campus with students and chaplain or visiting priests/religious for active evangelization, prayer and devotions, processions on campus, and sacraments. Coordinate all documentation with the Catholic student organization required by UTRGV for reserving spaces on campus in a timely fashion.
- Design graphics and posting of activities for distribution on social media and on campus.
- Can serve as sacristan for Holy Mass at the St. Newman Chapel and on campus: coordinate with chaplain(s), lectors, altar servers, music, extraordinary ministers of the Eucharist; maintain reverence for liturgical elements and show willingness to grow in this area. Special attention is required for coordinating liturgies on campus for start of academic year, Ash Wednesday, and graduation.
- Maintain a clean overall aspect of Newman Center, including office and ministry spaces, as well as overseeing the needs of the chapel and sacristy such as the cleaning of linens and maintaining liturgical items in adequate conditions, ordering liturgical supplies, flowers for the chapel, etc.
- Oversee proper and efficient working conditions of furniture and equipment in the facilities. Provide regular minor maintenance if necessary. Major deficiencies to be reported to department supervisor.
- Attend meetings with departmental staff, as needed, to provide report of activities, receive continued formation/resources and coaching, and comply with diocesan administrative tasks and responsibilities. Attendance to conferences related to continued ministry/professional training may be required.
- Lend support in assignments related to the Ministry with Young People department, as well as other diocesan departments/events as requested, as it is pertinent to ministering with young people.
Qualifications:- Practicing Catholic in good standing with the Catholic Church with a regular prayer routine. Committed to the teachings of the Catholic faith and willingness to grow in this area.
- Bachelor’s degree required. Some courses on pastoral ministry/studies, religious studies, counseling, and/or sociology a plus. Two or more years of relevant experience in Catholic ministry with youth and young adults preferred. Related catechetical formation such as lay ministry courses or certificates may be acceptable as equivalent. Musical proficiency highly desired but not required.
- Ability to communicate effectively, orally and in writing, in a pleasant and professional manner, both in English and Spanish. Ability to maintain effective working relationships with other diocesan employees, clergy, parish staff, and public. Hold Protecting God’s Children current and be willing to serve as trainer.
- Reliability and trustworthiness; ability to maintain utmost confidentiality. Strong timekeeping and organizational skills required. Ability to organize office work, meet objectives and deadlines, handle budget responsibly and in an organized fashion, reflecting proper stewardship of resources.
- Proficient with handling basic computer and audio/visual equipment, and use of Internet, MS Office, Canva and similar applications. Able to create and manage social media content for outreach in accordance with diocesan social media policy.
Physical Demands: 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 30 pounds.
Work Environment: The work area is a typical office environment. The noise level and mobility in the work environment can vary from low to high, depending on the settings and activities, including functions at a college campus location indoors and outdoors. Work hours are to be maintained with flexibility, and may vary depending on activities; but will average 40 hours per week. Some evening and weekend work will be necessary. Some travel is required with mileage reimbursement available when appropriate.
The physical demands and work environment 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.
(revised: June 2022)
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Job Title: University Ministry Collaborator
Classification: Part-time, Seasonal (August-May)
Location: Newman Center – Edinburg, TX
Department: Ministry with Young People
Supervisor: Director, Ministry with Young People
Job Summary:
Assist in coordinating and facilitating opportunities for evangelization relevant to the needs of university students and young people while fostering an environment for shared leadership rooted in the Gospel.
Primary Responsibilities:
· Cultivate relationships with university students and staff by being present in university functions and activities on campus and the community to complement Newman Center based offerings.
· Collaborate with department staff, chaplain, and university students for planning and implementing year-round outreach where moments of encounter with Christ, the Catholic Church and catechetical formation are integral part, including at least one retreat for each Fall and Spring semester.
· Greet and welcome people to the Newman Center and handle routine questions about activities and policies.
· Can serve as sacristan for Holy Mass at the St. Newman Chapel and on campus: coordinate with chaplain(s), lectors, altar servers, music, extraordinary ministers of the Eucharist; maintain reverence for liturgical elements and show willingness to grow in this area. Special attention is required for coordinating liturgies on campus for start of academic year, Ash Wednesday, and graduation.
· Assist with Newman Center basic facility aesthetic and maintenance essentials as well as ministry-related tasks as needed. May require serving as principal agent with director in the absence of University Ministry Coordinator.
· Attend meetings with departmental staff, as needed, to provide report of activities, receive continued formation/resources and coaching, and comply with diocesan administrative tasks and responsibilities. Attendance to conferences related to continued ministry/professional training may be required.
· Lend support in assignments related to the Ministry with Young People department, as well as other diocesan departments/events as requested, as it is pertinent to ministering with young people.
Qualifications:
· Practicing Catholic in good standing with the Catholic Church with a regular prayer routine. Committed to the teachings of the Catholic faith and willingness to grow in this area.
· High school graduate or equivalent with some college courses in business or communication. Two or more years of relevant experience in Catholic ministry with youth and young adults preferred. Related catechetical formation such as lay ministry courses or certificates may be acceptable as equivalent. Musical proficiency highly desired but not required.
· Ability to communicate effectively, orally and in writing, in a pleasant and professional manner, both in English and Spanish. Ability to maintain effective working relationships with other diocesan employees, clergy, parish staff, and public. Hold Protecting God’s Children current and be willing to serve as trainer.
· Reliability and trustworthiness; ability to maintain utmost confidentiality. Strong timekeeping and organizational skills required. Ability to organize office work, meet objectives and deadlines, handle budget responsibly and in an organized fashion, reflecting proper stewardship of resources.
· Proficient with handling basic computer and audio/visual equipment, and use of Internet, MS Office, Canva and similar applications. Able to create and manage social media content for outreach in accordance with diocesan social media policy.
Physical Demands: 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 30 pounds.
Work Environment: The work area is a typical office environment. The noise level and mobility in the work environment can vary from low to high, depending on the settings and activities, including functions at a college campus location indoors and outdoors. Work hours are to be maintained with flexibility, and may vary depending on activities; but will average 20 hours per week. Some evening and weekend work will be necessary. Some travel is required with mileage reimbursement available when appropriate.
The physical demands and work environment 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.
(revised: June 2022)
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- TPCN Counselor (full-time) – (Catholic Pastoral Center-Upper Valley or Lower Valley)
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]
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Custodian - Sacred Heart Church - Edinburg, TX
Please call (956) 383-3253 for more Information
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Saint Helen Church - Rio Hondo, TX - Maintenance Personnel (Part-Time)
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Saint Benedict Church - San Benito, TX
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CRE Position. Interested candidates please call (956) 626-1260 or FAX at (956) 626-1290
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PE Teacher - Coach Full Time
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Human Resources Director - Diocese of Columbus
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Chief Financial Officer (CFO) - Diocese of Amarillo, TX
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