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The Mission Leader provides leadership as part of the local leadership team(s) and/or the Regional Health Ministry (RHM) leadership team, ensuring the successful integration, assessment and on-going development of mission in all of the ministries' activities, decisions and strategies.  The Mission Leader is responsible for the implementation of Mission activities and Mission Essential Services, in alignment with System-level Mission Integration strategies, operational plans and priority objectives, including formation for all colleagues, ethics and implementation of the Catholic Mission Assessment program (CMA).  In addition, the Mission Leader collaborates with the Spiritual Care Manager to ensure the full integration of chaplaincy within the ministry.

The Mission Leader reports directly to the System Services VP for Mission Services (VPMS) in the Administrative Service Area and indirectly to RHM CEOs, ministry President(s) 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 the Mission and Core Values in all entities and among all colleagues within the local ministry(ies).

Implements and makes locally relevant system Mission strategies, policies, and standard practices in accordance with operational plans and priorities identified at the System level.  May have Mission Integration Consultant(s) reporting to them to assist in these functions as designated by VPMS.

Works with a Local Coordinating Council (LCC) to ensure the assessment and improvement of Mission Essential Services across all ministries and the implementation of the Trinity Mission Integration Operational Plan and Priority Objectives within a Local Community of Service (LCS).  May serve as chair of the LCC as designated by VPMS.

Serves as an active member of the local executive leadership team(s), RHM leadership teams as designated by the VPMS, 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.

Attends local ministry Board meetings and provides Mission-focused formation and education for the Board on a regular basis.

Ensures that standard Mission policies and procedures are implemented locally.

Beginning with orientation of new colleagues, the mission leader ensures continuing formation of local leaders and colleagues.

Ensures that Mission, Vision, and Core Values are integrated into local policies and procedures and collaborates with colleagues in all operational areas: e.g., management development, human resources, finances, planning, advocacy/government relations, communication and marketing, Community Health and Well-Being and so forth to accomplish that.

Oversees the implementation of all phases of Catholic Mission Assessment program a program to assess and deepen the organization’s Catholic identity.

Oversees and provides for local organizational and clinical ethics training and monitoring including the implementation of the Ethical and Religious Directives for Catholic Health Care Services (ERDs) and the support of local Ethics Committees.

Supports and coordinates local Mission Discernment processes and education.

Collaborates with and supports the work of the Spiritual Care Manager(s) and the Director of Spiritual Care within the local ministry and community or service.

Implements local plans for workplace spirituality that are aligned with RHM and system strategies.

Collaborates with System-level Mission Integration leadership, the local ministry’s President, the RHM CEO and the VPMS in maintaining strong and effective relationships with the Diocesan Bishop and Diocesan Liaison for Health Care.

Participates as an active member of the Trinity Health Mission Council.

Reports to the VPMS and works collaboratively with the RHM CEO and local President/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 in order to ensure adherence in a manner that reflects honest, ethical, and professional behavior.

LEADERSHIP COMPETENCIES  

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