SUMMARY OF ROLE

The Ethics Process Administrator is part of a team responsible for ensuring the procedures outlined in the handbook for responding to clergy misconduct are followed whenever incident reports are filed. This role provides an initial assessment of incident reports, performs or outsources investigative procedures, and directs reporters to available resources for care. In most cases, this role will coordinate the intake, investigation, and adjudication process with a denominational leader such as the General Supervisor, District Supervisor, Global Missions Director, Chaplain Director, or HR Director.

Classification: Exempt, Full-Time

If interested, please apply by Tuesday, March 17.

ESSENTIAL RESPONSIBILITIES

• Oversee and participate in the incident report intake process as described in this handbook, including escalation of serious reports and reports that trigger mandatory reporting obligations
• Write summary reports of intake interviews
• Provide interim measures including supportive and protective measures to the reporter and respondent, if needed
• Participate in consultation with the General Supervisor, Legal Counsel, and direct supervisor to determine if the Respondent should be placed on administrative leave (if the Respondent is an employee, contact HR Director)
• Determine if the incident report will be handled through the Informal Review Process or Formal Investigation and Adjudication Process, as outlined in the Foursquare handbook for responding to clergy misconduct
• Assemble a demographically appropriate Response Team for each case from among a trained pool of participants
• Send all required formal notifications to the reporter/claimant, respondent, and denominational overseers concerning incidents
• Establish with the assigned investigator the scope, plan, and timeline for the investigation
• Prepare the written notice of the decision/written decision notification with input from the Response Team members
• Coordinate the Appeals/Reconsideration process, if needed
• Prepare materials for each ethics case being reviewed
• Provide training to ethics review teams
• Coach on ethical-related matters
• Partner with EPL to train the national eldering team on how to handle leadership abuse cases
• Monitor and respond to mystory@foursquare.org mailbox submissions
• Track cases until mediation are completed
• Required to participate in various internal trainings
• Other duties and projects as assigned by the supervisory team leader

 

REQUIRED EXPERIENCE AND CAPABILITIES

• Demonstrates humility and a growth mindset with an attitude of servant-leadership, placing serving over being served and collaboration over individualization
• A commitment to The Foursquare “one-team” growth culture with a mindset and personal commitment to life-long learning and growth
• Demonstrated ability to manage highly confidential information with discretion and spiritual maturity
• Bachelor’s degree in a related field or equivalent level of experience, training and education
• 5+ years of pastoral leadership experience with knowledge and understanding of governance structures
• Is a licensed Foursquare minister in good standing
• Experienced in trauma-aware communication and conflict navigation
• Professional counseling or therapy certifications preferred
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills, clear communicator
• Strong experience interacting effectively at all levels and across diverse cultures
• Ability to be a strategic problem solver, solutions-oriented; results driven
• Characterized by a submitted spirit, biblically verified character, disciplined lifestyle
• Self-aware, high emotional intelligence
• Ability to work effectively both independently and as part of a team
• Strong collaboration and interpersonal skills
• Organized, self-starter with a positive attitude
• Demonstrated ability to prioritize, multi-task, create timelines and meet project deadlines; attention to detail
• Ability to work effectively in a remote environment
• Bilingual: the ability to speak, listen, read, and write fluently in Spanish is helpful
• Adaptable and able to learn quickly; advanced problem-solving abilities
• Ability to travel as required to meet accountabilities
• Experienced with using Microsoft 365 (Outlook, Word, Excel) including collaboration applications (Teams, etc.)

 

PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS

Must have the ability to sit for extended periods of time; exhibit manual dexterity of fingers, hands and wrists; see and read a computer screen and printed material with or without vision aids; hear and understand speech at normal levels and on the phone; have the ability to understand and follow oral and written instructions; the physical agility to lift up to 25 pounds.

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