Human Resources
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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, 403B Retirement Plan, Cafeteria Plan, Worker’s Compensation, Safety, and other related topics.
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Job Vacancies
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JOB DESCRIPTION
POSITION: Parish Engagement Outreach Specialist
DEPARTMENT: Parish Engagement
LOCATION: Upper Valley Pastoral Center (San Juan)
FLSA STATUS: Full-Time, Non-Exempt
REPORTS TO: Director of Parish Engagement
JOB SUMMARY: The Parish Engagement Outreach Specialist supports the implementation of pastoral
initiatives, primarily in youth, young adult, and university ministry settings. This position assists with
outreach, accompaniment, event support, and on-site coordination at parishes and university campuses,
helping extend the mission of the Diocese by strengthening relationships and fostering participation in
parish life.
ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES
The following duties are considered essential to the successful performance of this position. Reasonable
accommodation may be provided to enable individuals with disabilities to perform these essential
functions:
• Support the parish engagement activities and outreach initiatives
• Assist with youth, young adult, and university ministry activities and events
• Provide on-site logistical and hospitality support
• Assist with Bible studies, small groups, and outreach activities
• Prepare materials and resources for events
• Track participation and assist with follow-up communication
• Ensure the values of the church are upheld by fostering hospitality, accompaniment and missionary
outreach
• Provide hands-on support for formation, evangelization, and pastoral care initiatives
• Assist with formation opportunities by making presentations, accompanying new leaders, and sharing
resources
• Collaborates with clergy, parish staff and university ministry two times a week
• Other duties as assigned.
QUALIFICATION REQUIREMENTS
• Fully initiated, practicing Catholic who fully adheres to the teachings of the Catholic Church.
• Must be able to execute all responsibilities with dependability, empathy, and patience.
• Employment is contingent upon applicants satisfactorily passing criminal background and reference
checks.
• Completion of Safe Environment Training (i.e., Protecting God’s Children) is required upon hire.
• Must have a clean driving record, current valid Texas Driver’s License, reliable transportation, and
valid vehicle insurance.
KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS, AND ABILITIES
• Fully initiated Catholic with active prayer life (personal and communal), regular practice of the faith,
and exhibits a missionary impulse for sharing the Gospel.
• Basic understanding of parish ministry and theology. Familiarity and working knowledge of relevant
Church faith and practice.
• Ability to facilitate small and large group gatherings with youth and adults, especially in catechetical
topics.
• Ability to work as a team player in a highly collaborative environment. Strong interpersonal skills and
pastoral sensibility. Open to continued professional growth and development. Positive, practical
attitude with balanced initiative.
• Experience in digital media. Familiarity with handling basic computer and audio/visual equipment.
Familiarity with use of the Internet, Microsoft Office, Canva, and similar applications. Able to create
and manage social media content for outreach and engagement in accordance with diocesan social
media policy.
• Excellent writing and interpersonal communication skills. Possesses effective and professional oral
and written communication, both in English and Spanish. Ability to maintain effective working
relationships with other diocesan employees, clergy, parish staff, and wider community.
• Reliability and trustworthiness; ability to maintain confidentiality. Strong time management and
organizational skills required. Ability to organize office work, meet objectives and deadlines, handle
budget responsibly and in an organized manner, reflecting proper stewardship of resources.
EDUCATION AND EXPERIENCE
• Minimum high school diploma or GED
• Minimum two (2) years of experience in a Catholic parish and university ministry (including volunteer
roles)
• Valid driver’s license with safe driving record.
SALARY: Commensurate with experience.
PHYSICAL DEMANDS
The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee. The
employee must be able to perform the essential functions of the position satisfactorily and, if requested,
reasonable accommodation will be provided to enable employees with disabilities to perform the essential
functions of their job.
While performing the duties of this job, we must be able to talk, hear, and see. Must have ability to observe
details at close range and be able to communicate and exchange accurate information so others will
understand. Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision, peripheral vision, depth
perception, and ability to adjust focus. Regularly required to stand, sit, walk, use hands/fingers to handle
or feel. Must be able to remain in a stationary position 50% of the time. Will need to move around in the
office and position themselves to access or maintain files in filing cabinets, or to operate office machinery,
etc. Constantly be operating a computer, calculators, copiers, printers, or scanners, etc. Must be able to
climb. Occasionally you may climb stairs, step ladders, ascend/descend a step ladder. Must be able to
stoop, kneel, or crouch to position self to maintain files from filing cabinets, etc. Must be able to carry,
lift and/or move up to 10 pounds and occasionally carry, lift, and/or move up to 30 pounds.
WORKING CONDITIONS
The working conditions described here are representative of those an employee encounters while
performing the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodation may be made to enable
individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.
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 indoors and outdoors.
This position is full-time, averaging 40 hours per week, and work hours are to be maintained with
flexibility and may vary depending on activities; Evening and weekend work is necessary. Travel to
parishes and diocesan sites is required. Fleet vehicles are available; otherwise, reliable means of
transportation is needed; mileage reimbursement is available when appropriate.
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Job Title: Data Entry Specialist-Capital Campaign
Location: Love Builds Hope Foundation (San Juan)
Employment Type: Part-time (Temporary)
FLSA Status: Non-Exempt
Reports to: Capital Campaign Coordinator
Position Summary:
The Data Entry Specialist plays a vital role in the success of the Diocese of Brownsville’s capital campaign, Love Builds
Hope, which is being managed by the Love Builds Hope Foundation—the nonprofit fundraising arm of the Diocese. This
position is responsible for the accurate, timely, and confidential input of donor and campaign data into the Foundation’s
database. By maintaining the integrity of donor records, the Data Entry Specialist supports both administrative and
fundraising teams and contributes to effective communication and stewardship throughout the campaign.
Key Responsibilities:
• Enter donor pledges, gifts, contact details, and campaign responses into the database with a high level of
accuracy.
• Maintain current records of parishioner information, giving history, and acknowledgment status.
• Process returned mail and update records with the most current contact information.
• Ensure confidentiality of all donor and parishioner data in line with Church guidelines and privacy policies.
• Provide general support for mailings.
Qualifications:
• High school diploma or equivalent; associate degree or some college preferred.
• 1–2 years of data entry or clerical experience, preferably in a nonprofit or church setting.
• Familiarity with donor database systems (e.g., Shelby, ParishSOFT, DonorPerfect, Raiser’s Edge, or similar
platforms) is highly desirable.
• Excellent attention to detail and data accuracy.
• Strong organizational and time management skills.
• Basic proficiency in Microsoft Office (Word, Excel, Outlook).
• Ability to handle confidential information with discretion and integrity.
• Supportive of the mission and values of the Catholic Church.
Salary: $13.00 per hour
Work Environment:
• Office-based position with standard weekday hours, 8:00 am-5:00 pm.
• Quiet, team-oriented setting within a diocesan development office.
Physical Demands:
• Ability to sit at a computer for extended periods.
• Occasional lifting of up to 25 pounds (e.g., campaign materials, boxes of mailings).
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Job Title: Sacristan
Department: Custodial
Reports To: Office Manager/ Bookkeeper
FLSA Status: Nonexempt-Part-Time
Job Summary:
Maintains church buildings, furnishings, and sacred items by performing cleaning, routine maintenance, and sacramental preparation duties.
Essential Duties and Responsibilities
Other duties may be assigned.
• Performs cleaning and routine maintenance in the church, including sweeping, vacuuming, mopping, waxing, and trash removal.
• Coordinates weekend ushers (collections, offertory).
• Cleans church bathrooms / in conjunction with ushers
• Cares for vestments and sacred vessels; prepares the altar for religious services according to the prescribed rite.
• Maintains inventory of sacristy items**, including: o Linens (corporals, towels, purificators, altar cloths)
o Vestments (albs, robes, etc.)
o Sacramental supplies (wine, hosts, altar candles, charcoal, incense, baptism candles, matches, bread)
o Vessels and service ware (chalices, plates, pitchers, bowls, water and wine carafes)
o Equipment (iron, steamer, ironing board, sewing/mending kit)
o Miscellaneous supplies (tape, pens, pins, white-out, Post-it notes, etc.)
o **Informs front office when any of the above items are missing, low invento1y or damaged.
• Procures annual liturgical items (palms, ashes, Easter candle) - from front office.
• Remains available during services to assist as needed (weddings, funerals, major liturgies). Shall be stationed in the rear of the Church entrance during Mass.
• Ensures that sacristy remain off limits to ALL individuals except those who are serving at the current Mass.
• Opens and locks the church before and after services.
• Sets up and removes microphones before and after services.
• Opens and closes the parking lot.
• Performs other duties as assigned.
Qualifications
To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.
• Flexibility to adjust working hours for special requests or events.
• Two (2) to three (3) years of relevant experience (paid or volunteer).
• Commitment to fostering growth of the local church community.
• Enjoys ministering to others and enabling participation.
• Knowledge in conflict resolution and public relations.
Physical Demands
While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to walk, use hands to handle or feel, reach with hands and arms, climb or balance, stoop, kneel, crouch, or crawl. The employee must frequently lift and/or move up to 50 pounds and may need to stand for extended periods. Specific vision abilities required include close vision and the ability to adjust focus.
Working Conditions
This position requires frequent evening and weekend hours and averages 20 hours per week.
Interested and qualified candidates may apply with Human Resources. Please submit resumes to:
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Job Description
Title: Associate Director of Pro-Life
Location: Upper Valley Pastoral Center-San Juan
Department: Pro-Life
FLSA Status: Part-time, Non-Exempt
Reports To: Director of Pro-Life
JOB SUMMARY: The Associate Director for Pro-Life, along with the Director, oversees implementing the yearly plan for the Pro-Life Office of the Diocese of Brownsville. It has the objectives of raising awareness of pro-life issues in the entire diocese by organizing regional and diocesan-wide activities such as conferences, seminars, rallies, processions, etc. In addition to this, the Associate Director of Pro-Life oversees helping start and give support to pro-life groups in parishes and schools. This position develops and manages a bureau of volunteer pro-life speakers that provides presentations to High Schools, confirmation classes and parish communities. The Associate Director of Pro-Life evaluates existing chastity and pornography-prevention programs for its future implementation in the Diocese. Responsibilities include promoting monthly-giving donations and to pursue donors to help sustain and expand the pro-life ministry. In order to carry out these responsibilities the associate director works closely with volunteers, the pro-life committee of the Diocese and the Director of Pro-Life.
DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES
Pro-Life Preparation and Enrichment
• Presents and/or coordinates workshops to train volunteers in pro-life ministry.
- Provides continuing education and resources to clergy and volunteers.
- Consults regularly with parish staff responsible for pro-life activities.
- Assists pastors to strengthen their ministry in the areas of pro-life ministry.
- Collaborate with other Diocesan Formation Departments in providing/ presenting/ coordinating Pro-Life Programs.
Pro-Life Perspective
- Promotes and maintains contact with parish Pro-Life Life liaisons through workshops and as resource person.
- Acts as resource person to parishes implementing the Diocesan Pro-Life Guidelines.
- Encourages, supports and promotes the work of all known groups working with pro-life projects in the diocese.
Administration
- Become familiar with the administrative operations of the Office.
- Act as a liaison in the absence of the Office Director as designated.
- Supervise part-time support staff person, as needed.
- Maintain necessary records to fulfill responsibilities and duties.
- Elaborates marketing and promotional materials for both donors and the public at large.
QUALIFICATIONS
- Committed to the teachings of the Catholic Church and the Pro-Life movement.
- Proven experience working with volunteers.
- High School Diploma or general education degree (GED) required.
- Minimum three years of recent experience in education, fundraising, management, NPO or a related field.
- Ability to relate to people of diverse family background, experience and education.
- Understand group dynamics and ability to work with groups.
- Ability to communicate effectively in English and Spanish.
- Strong presentation skills in English and Spanish.
- Ability to write in both English and Spanish.
- Knowledge of and recent association with parish community life.
- Ability to train adults.
COMPENSATION AND BENEFITS
Salary: To commensurate with experience.
Benefits: Part-Time employees are ineligible for Diocesan Benefits (Medical Insurance, Retirement, Vacation or Sick Leave)
WORK ENVIRONMENT
PHYSICAL DEMANDS: While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to sit; use hands to handle or feel; reach with hands and arms; and talk or hear. Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision, and ability to adjust focus. While performing the duties of this job, must be able to talk, hear, and see. Must have ability to observe details at close range and be able to communicate and exchange accurate information so others will understand. Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision, peripheral vision, depth perception, and ability to adjust focus. Regularly required to stand, sit, walk, use hands/fingers to handle or feel. Must be able to remain in a stationary position 50% of the time. Will need to move around in the office and position themselves to access or maintain files in filing cabinets, or to operate office machinery, etc. Constantly be operating a computer, calculators, copiers, printers, or scanners, etc. Must be able to climb. Occasionally you may climb stairs, step ladders, ascend/descend a step ladder. Must be able to stoop, kneel, or crouch to position self to maintain files from filing cabinets, etc. Must be able to carry, lift and/or move up to 10 pounds and occasionally carry, lift, and/or move up to 30 pounds.
WORKING CONDITIONS: The work area is a professional office environment. The noise level in the work environment is usually moderate. This is a twenty-hour per week, part-time non-exempt position. Office hours for this position will vary from 8:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m. Monday through Friday. Occasionally, some late afternoon, evening or weekend work may be necessary. Diocesan fleet vehicles are available for this position. If no fleet vehicle is available for use on a given day, the use of personal vehicles with mileage reimbursement is available for diocesan business use.
Interested and qualified candidates may apply with Human Resources. Please submit resumes to [email protected].
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JOB DESCRIPTION
Position: Office Assistant
Location: Upper Valley Pastoral Center-San Juan
Department: Pro-Life
FLSA Status: Part-time, Non-Exempt
Reports To: Associate Director of Pro-Life
JOB SUMMARY: Provides technical and clerical support to the Director and Associate Director by performing the secretarial duties for the Pro-Life Office.
DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES
- Answer phone calls, take messages, handle correspondence
- Copy and duplicate material
- Develop promotional material for Pro-Life events
- Develop and maintain a filing system
- Organize and service meetings, producing agendas and taking minutes
- Keeps inventory of Pro-Life materials and place appropriate orders
- Document expenses and hand-in reports
- Performs additional tasks as requested by the Director and/or Associate Director of Pro-Life.
QUALIFICATIONS
- Committed to the teachings of the Catholic Church and the Pro-Life movement.
- Minimum one (1) to two (2) years of recent experience in secretarial/clerical functions.
- Ability to relate to people of diverse family background, experience and education.
- Ability to communicate and write effectively in English and Spanish
- Translation skills preferred
- Knowledge of and recent association with parish community life
- Good secretarial skills (communication, customer and team working skills)
- Organized and self-motivated
- Flexible working schedule
- Valid and clean driver’s license
COMPENSATION AND BENEFITS
Salary: To commensurate with experience.
Benefits: Part-time employees are ineligible for Diocesan Benefits (Medical Insurance, Retirement, Vacation or Sick Leave)
WORK ENVIRONMENT
PHYSICAL DEMANDS: While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to sit; use hands to handle or feel; reach with hands and arms; and talk or hear. Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision, and ability to adjust focus. While performing the duties of this job, must be able to talk, hear, and see. Must have ability to observe details at close range and be able to communicate and exchange accurate information so others will understand. Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision, peripheral vision, depth perception, and ability to adjust focus. Regularly required to stand, sit, walk, use hands/fingers to handle or feel. Must be able to remain in a stationary position 50% of the time. Will need to move around in the office and position themselves to access or maintain files in filing cabinets, or to operate office machinery, etc. Constantly be operating a computer, calculators, copiers, printers, or scanners, etc. Must be able to climb. Occasionally you may climb stairs, step ladders, ascend/descend a step ladder. Must be able to stoop, kneel, or crouch to position self to maintain files from filing cabinets, etc. Must be able to carry, lift and/or move up to 10 pounds and occasionally carry, lift, and/or move up to 30 pounds.
WORKING CONDITIONS: The work area is a professional office environment. The noise level in the work environment is usually moderate. This is a twenty-hour per week, part-time non-exempt position. Office hours for this position will vary from 8:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m. Monday through Friday. Occasionally, some late afternoon, evening or weekend work may be necessary. Diocesan fleet vehicles are available for this position. If no fleet vehicle is available for use on a given day, the use of personal vehicles with mileage reimbursement is available for diocesan business use.
Interested and qualified candidates may apply with Human Resources. Please submit resumes to [email protected].
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JOB DESCRIPTION
POSITION TITLE: Project Manager
DEPARTMENT: Real Estate and Facilities
LOCATION: Upper Valley Pastoral Center (San Juan)
FLSA: Non-Exempt (Full-Time)
REPORTS TO: Associate Director of Real Estate and Facilities
PURPOSE: To provide the highest excellence in service to the diocese and its priests, as it
relates to facilities management, project management, planning and oversight of construction
projects ensuring they are completed on time, within scope and within budget.
DEPARTMENTAL & ADMINISTRATIVE FUNCTIONS
• Maintain updated and current budgets for prospective construction projects from
inception through completion.
• Keep current data on development costs (hard and soft) for each type of project the
diocese develops.
• Accurately account for expenses and variances within approved budget.
• Adhere to all diocesan and department policies and procedures.
• Display the highest levels of professional ethics and personal integrity, consistent
with the teachings of the Catholic faith, as well as demonstrate a commitment to
the goals and mission of the diocese.
PLANNING & DEVELOPMENT FUNCTIONS
• Support departmental efforts to achieve diocesan goals and timetables.
• Conduct preliminary traffic, utility, and civil reviews to determine land suitability
for intended development.
• Review designs to assure they meet functional needs as established by priests and
other stakeholders, as well as maintain related design and construction budgets and
cost estimates.
• Proactively seek and present value engineering alternatives.
• Assist in maintaining a library of standard design details to be used in appropriate
project circumstances.
• Assure that faulty design and construction practices are recorded and not repeated
on new projects.
CONSTRUCTION & FACILITIES MANAGEMENT FUNCTIONS
• Provide a construction management review of all aspects of construction work
status on a weekly basis.
• Plan all construction operations and schedule intermediate phases to ensure all
projects are delivered on time, within scope and within budget.
• Negotiate contracts with contractors to ensure projects do not exceed allocated
budget.
• Collaborate with engineers and architects to determine specifications of a project.
• Work with contractors on insurance claims regarding damaged buildings.
• Oversee the contractors’ work and provide guidance when needed.
• Must respond to construction issues and delays.
• Guarantee all safety precautions and quality standards are met.
• Communicate with priests and the bishops about construction progress.
• Oversee the maintenance, repair and alteration of diocesan buildings and grounds;
this includes energy conservation measures and deferred-maintenance schedules.
• Maintain project budgets and schedules, and make recommendations as needed.
KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS, DEGREES, LICENSES, CERTIFICATIONS
• Practicing Catholic who fully adheres to the Church’s teaching in faith and morals and
is a model of Christian virtue and courageous witness of the Catholic faith.
• A minimum of 5 years’ experience in construction design, consulting, contracts,
property valuations, project or facilities management, construction administration
(Preferred)
• Bachelor’s degree in construction management or equivalent industry experience
(Preferred); additional industry-related licenses and certifications (Preferred)
• Computer proficient in MS Office applications, and industry-related software
(Required)
• Ability to manage and track 5-10 projects concurrently.
• Ability to read drawings, plans, and blueprints
• Solid organizational and communication skills; fluent in English and Spanish
• Must be detail-oriented
• Familiarity with the teachings of the Catholic Church and liturgy with respect to
the design and construction of sacred architecture.
• In-depth understanding of construction procedures and material and project
management principles
• Working knowledge of Project development and management, construction
industry budgeting, estimating, and scheduling techniques
• Familiarity with construction/project management software, AutoCAD
• Must have a current valid Texas Driver’s License, reliable transportation, and valid
vehicle insurance
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.
While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to use hands to handle,
or feel and talk or hear. Extensive travel required within the diocesan area of operations. The
employee frequently is required to sit and reach with hands and arms. The employee is
occasionally required to stand, walk, and climb stairs. The employee must frequently lift and/or
move up to 25 pounds and occasionally lift and/or move up to 50 pounds. Specific vision abilities
required by this job include close vision, peripheral vision, depth perception, and ability to adjust
focus.
WORK ENVIRONMENT
The work environment characteristics 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.
This position requires the employee to travel daily to construction sites to oversee construction
projects. Company vehicles are available. If no vehicle is available for use on a given day, the use
of personal vehicles with mileage reimbursement is available for business use.
The noise level in the work environment is usually moderate, typical of an office with computers
and printers. Exposure to outside elements is necessary at on-site visits to construction sites. Noise
levels will vary at each construction site.
This is a non-exempt position. Office hours for this position vary but are normally from 8:00 am
until 5:00 pm Monday through Friday. Some late afternoon, evening or weekend work may be
necessary.
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Contact Us
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Annita M. Gonzalezagonzalezcdob.orgDirector of Human Resources
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Mary Fuentesmfuentescdob.orgHuman Resources Administrative Assistant
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OFFICE LOCATIONS
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Chancery
1910 University Blvd.
Brownsville, Texas 78520Phone: (956) 550-1545 Fax: (956) 550-1561
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San Juan Pastoral Center
700 Virgen De San JuanSan Juan, Texas 78589
Phone: (956) 784-5029 Fax: (956) 550-1561
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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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