Pastoral Care Leader - Hispanic Ministries

JOB TITLE: Pastoral Care Leader - Hispanic Ministries

LOCATION/DEPT: Rockford

REPORTS TO: Corps Officers

PEOPLE MANAGER: No

FLSA CATEGORY: Non-Exempt

PAY GRADE: 203

PAY RATE: $18.15 - $21.60

WHO WE ARE

At The Salvation Army, we are dedicated to "Doing the Most Good". We are made up of thousands of officers, soldiers, staff, volunteers, donors, and partners working together to holistically meet the physical, emotional, and spiritual needs of our most vulnerable neighbors. We do this through programs designed to combat homelessness and hunger, provide safe spaces for kids after school and on the weekends, achieve and maintain sobriety, and give hope to the hopeless. The Salvation Army North and Central Illinois Division provides these services to people in need.

JOB SUMMARY

The Pastoral Care Leader for Hispanic Ministries provides spiritual leadership, pastoral care, and relational support to the Spanish-speaking congregation of the corps. This role exists to nurture spiritual growth, foster community, and ensure members are cared for holistically through prayer, presence, and discipleship.

Serving in partnership with the Corps Officers and broader church leadership, the Pastoral Care Leader supports the integration of the Hispanic Ministries congregation into the life and mission of the corps while honoring language, culture, and shared worship.

ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES

Spiritual Leadership and Pastoral Care

• Provide pastoral care to members of the Hispanic Ministries congregation through prayer, encouragement, visitation, and spiritual guidance.
• Offer support during times of illness, crisis, grief, and transition, referring to Corps Officers as appropriate.
• Maintain a visible and relational presence within the congregation, fostering trust and spiritual growth.

Teaching and Discipleship

• Plan and lead the Spanish-language worship services on Sundays and Thursdays.
• Prepare and deliver biblically grounded, culturally relevant teaching that encourages spiritual formation and discipleship.
• Encourage participation in the man worship service and support bilingual or multicultural engagement as appropriate.

Congregational Care and Community Building

• Cultivate a welcoming, Christ-centered environment that strengthens fellowship and belonging.
• Encourage congregational involvement in corps activities, seasonal events, and ministry opportunities.
• Support the identification and development of emerging leaders within the Hispanic Ministries congregation.

Coordination and Collaboration

• Work closely with the Corps Officers to ensure alignment with the mission, policies, and spiritual direction of The Salvation Army.
• Communicate pastoral needs, attendance statistics, trends, and ministry developments regularly with corps leadership.
• Participate in scheduled meetings, planning sessions, and training opportunities as requested.

Administrative and Ministry Support

• Assist with basic ministry coordination and communication with congregation members.
• Help identify, coordinate, and support volunteers within the Hispanic Ministries context.
• Maintain appropriate records or reports as requested by corps leadership.

OTHER DUTIES

• This job description is not designed to cover or contain a comprehensive list of activities, duties or responsibilities that are required of the employee for this job. Duties, responsibilities and activities may change at any time with or without notice.

MINIMUM KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS, AND ABILITIES

• Education: Bachelor's Degree in Theology, Divinity, Pastoral Studies or a related field preferred. Studies or training in Hispanic/Latino culture, or ministry practice.
• Experience: A mature and active Christian faith with a demonstrated calling to pastoral care and ministry.
• Proficiency in Spanish (both written and spoken), as this role involves leading Hispanic ministries, proficiency in English.
• Prior experience in pastoral care or ministry leadership, ideally in multicultural or bilingual contexts. Chaplaincy training or experience in pastoral counseling.

Skills/Abilities

• A demonstrated ability to manage issues, projects, and priorities in a constantly changing environment.
• An interpersonal style that builds significant relationships with both staff and corps members.
• Excellent leadership, communication and relationship building skills

JOB LIMITATIONS

• This individual will only commit Army resources that have been allocated or approved.
• This individual will adhere to all policies and procedures in carrying out the responsibilities of this position. The individual will keep the Corps Officers informed of all critical issues relating to their area of responsibility.

PHYSICAL DEMANDS/WORK ENVIRONMENT

• This position is required to do light physical work.
• To successfully perform the essential functions of this position, the employee is regularly required to use standard office equipment including a PC and make a public presentation.
• The work environment for this position includes an office environment with a moderate to high noise level.
• This individual must be able to travel to meet potential and current donors.

COMPETENCIES

• Maintain a positive work atmosphere by behaving and communicating in a manner that fosters and maintains positive relationships with co-workers and corps members.
• Alignment with the mission, values, and doctrines of The Salvation Army.
• Cultural sensitivity and understanding of Hispanic/Latino contexts.
• Strong interpersonal skills marked by compassion, discretion, and integrity.
• Ability to serve collaboratively under the leadership of the Corps Officers.

REPORTING RELATIONSHIPS

• This position reports to the Corps Officers.

PERFORMANCE MEASURES

• The Pastoral Care Leader is expected to live in a manner consistent with Christian values and The Salvation Army's standards of conduct, serving as a spiritual example through both word and action.
• This individual will be evaluated on how effectively and efficiently the outcomes of this position are achieved, as well as the timeliness, accuracy and completeness of accomplishing assigned goals.

POSITION LIMITATIONS

• The individual will only commit Army resources that have been allocated or approved.
• The individual will keep the Corps Officers informed of all critical issues relating to their area of responsibility.
• This individual will adhere to all policies and procedures in carrying out the responsibilities of this position.

THE SALVATION ARMY MISSION STATEMENT

The Salvation Army, an international movement, is an evangelical part of the universal Christian church. Its message is based on the Bible. Its ministry is motivated by the love of God. Its mission is to preach the gospel of Jesus Christ and to meet human needs in His name without discrimination.