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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Position: Safe Environment Coordinator
Department: Office of Safe Environment
Location: Upper Valley Pastoral Center (San Juan)
FLSA: Non-Exempt, Full-Time
Reports To: Director of Human Resources
SUMMARY: The Safe Environment Coordinator is responsible for the oversight, operations, and
implementation of all safe environment policies of the USCCB and the Diocese of Brownsville. This
includes the verification of implementation of protocols and procedures to show compliance with adult
awareness sessions and screening of all employees and volunteers in the Diocese of Brownsville. The
coordinator is responsible for implementation and oversight of abuse awareness training for all
employees, volunteers, children and youth in our parishes and Catholic Schools of the Diocese of
Brownsville.
ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:
• Oversee the implementation and compliance of USCCB’s Charter for the Protection of
Children and Young People and the Ethical and Responsible Conduct in Ministry Policies,
Procedures and Protocols of the Diocese of Brownsville.
• Serve as the first point of contact for Safe Environment related inquiries.
• Conduct annual audits of parishes and schools through self-audits and on-site visits. Meetings
will need to be conducted with pastors, principals, coordinators and/or facilitators to ensure all
entities are following the Ethical and Responsible Conduct in Ministry (ERCM).
• Work with the Victims Assistance Coordinator in preparation of the USCCB audit.
• Remind employees and volunteers about the requirements for completing the VIRTUS Protecting
God’s Children Awareness Session every 5 years in addition to completing a background check
and signing the Code of Ethics.
• Ensure all parishes and schools are providing Teaching Safety, Empowering God’s Children
Program, the established diocesan children awareness sessions.
• Ensure that the parents who have children preparing for a sacrament attend a safe environment
awareness training that may be either Video 2 from Protecting God’s Children or Keeping the
Promise Alive.
• Be the primary Trainer of Facilitators and schedule on a quarterly basis Facilitator Trainings for
Parishes and Catholic Schools.
• As needed, schedule Protecting God’s Children Awareness Sessions for employees and
volunteers who do not have a local facilitator.
• Create and maintain the Diocesan Safe Environment Webpage, which includes forms, up-todate videos and interviews as needed.
• Regularly update Safe Environment policies to reflect the requirements of the Charter.
• Assist with the Administration of the VIRTUS Online platform.
OFFICE OF HUMAN RESOURCES
• Maintain the Diocesan-wide database that tracks all VIRTUS trainings (in-person and online)
which includes receiving sign-in sheets and entering the names of certified participants into
VIRTUS Online platform.
• Maintain the Diocesan-wide database tracks the completion of criminal background checks.
• Develop and implement safe environment protocols and procedures for parish festivals,
vendors and volunteers participating.
• Oversee the implementation and completion of mandated sexual harassment, anti-harassment
training every two years for all diocesan employees.
• Collaborate with the Catholic Schools Office, Office of Parish Engagement, Office of
Evangelization and Catechesis, and Human Resources.
• Evaluate and develop new programs and initiatives as needed.
• Prepare Safe Environment training manuals and related training materials as needed.
• Performs other related duties as assigned.
EDUCATION AND/OR EXPERIENCE:
Education: High School Diploma or GED. Bachelor’s degree preferred.
Experience: 5 years’ experience in parish ministry, youth protection, compliance, administration, or
related fields.
QUALIFICATIONS:
• Fully initiated, practicing Catholic in good standing, who understands, appreciates and supports
the mission of the Catholic Church.
• Has the ability to handle confidential, time-sensitive and critical matters using good judgment,
prudence, respect and discretion.
• Required to clear a background check; have no convictions or charges.
• Must possess a valid driver’s license, auto insurance, and ability to provide own transportation.
REQUIRED KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS, AND ABILITIES:
• Strong sense of confidentiality.
• Current credentials in both the initial and recertification in Safe Environment Awareness Session
(e.g. Virtus). If not current, it must be completed upon hire.
• Ability to understand, speak, and write in English and Spanish.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills, including public speaking, presentations,
large and small group facilitation, training, and workshops. Ability to complete required reports
and documentation in a timely manner.
• Ability to synthesize complex issues to the essential elements and present them in a clear and
concise manner.
• Ability to maintain objectivity, establish priorities, maintain positive attitude and exercise a high
level of professionalism.
• Excellent analytical skills and problem-solving capacity.
• Ability to carry out all responsibilities with balance, empathy, sensitivity, and patience.
• Patient, responsible, committed, able to deliver the message in a strong and consistent manner.
• Ability to work collaboratively as part of the team.
• Strong organizational skills and the ability to work independently.
• Attention to detail and ability to multi-task.
• Understand the required procedures to follow in case of reported incident of child abuse based
on diocesan policy.
• Proficient computer skills in Microsoft Office Suite (Word, Excel, Outlook, PowerPoint) and
other database applications.
• Administrative management skills a plus.
SALARY: To commensurate with experience.
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, 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 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.
The work area is a professional office environment. The noise level in the work environment is usually
moderate. This is a forty-hour per week, non-exempt position. Office hours for this position are from
8:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m. Monday through Friday. Occasionally, some late afternoon, evening or weekend
work may be necessary. This position requires employees to travel to parishes and school locations.
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 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).
Interested and qualified candidates may apply with Human Resources. Please submit resumes to [email protected]. For more information, please call Annita Gonzalez at 956-550-1545/956-784-5029 or Sharon Arizpe at 956-540-5022.
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Job Title: Superintendent of Catholic Schools Location: Upper Valley Pastoral Center (San Juan) Department: Catholic Schools
FLSA: Exempt
Reports To: Moderator of the Curia
The Diocese of Brownsville is actively seeking an educational leader to serve as Superintendent of Catholic Schools.
The Diocese of Brownsville, led by Bishop Daniel E. Flores, serves more than a million Catholics, and encompasses the four counties of the Lower Rio Grande Valley — Starr, Hidalgo, Cameron, and Willacy. The Diocese includes 72 parishes and 44 mission churches. The Diocese of Brownsville currently has eight elementary, one middle, and two high schools.
The ideal candidate must be a practicing Catholic and exhibit a deep belief in the intrinsic lifelong value of a Catholic education. This person must hold an unwavering commitment to preserve Catholic identity and to serve as an inspirational model of missionary discipleship as expressed by Pope Francis. He/she will also affirm academic excellence as central to the educational mission of the local Church. The successful candidate will demonstrate the ability to lead not only for the present, but also envision the long-term landscape of Catholic education in the Diocese. This includes leading the Catholic schools through sustainability, viability, and growth. The ideal candidate must embrace an educational model that leads to the holistic formation of young men and women spiritually, academically, athletically, and socially.
PRIMARY DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES
Provide support to each school in assuring accreditation standards are maintained and in compliance with the Texas Catholic Conference of Bishops Education Department.
Provide support and direction to all Catholic schools in the areas of faith formation, quality and innovative educational programs, effective staffing practices, and teacher/staff development.
Create and execute leadership/professional development programs for principals, administrators, and faculty throughout the system.
Analyze academic data as a means of evaluating student and educator achievement levels and setting benchmarks for strategic planning.
Work closely with the Diocesan Bishop(s), Chancellor, Priests Council, Diocesan Pastoral Council, Human Resources, and other diocesan agencies in representing Catholic school concerns in the Diocese.
Work in close collaboration with the Office of Catechesis and the Office of Parish Engagement for support of the enhancement of the religion curriculum in Catholic schools.
Manage background checks for all new hires through the Texas Department of Public Safety System (Fact Clearing House).
OFFICE OF HUMAN RESOURCES
Manage the Student and Exchange Visitor Information System (SEVIS).
Stay current on the student qualifications of the Education Savings Account (School Choice).
Serve as ex-officio of the diocesan school council, recommend policies, implement board policies, and report on the state of education in Catholic schools in the Diocese as well as national trends in Catholic education.
Evangelize, together with the ministerial functions of the Diocese, by raising public awareness of the role and accomplishments of Catholic schools as an important contributor to society and community.
Work with school leadership to evaluate, develop, and implement updates for the Diocesan curriculum standards.
Work closely with community partners including colleges, universities, and funding organizations to develop strategic partnerships that will expand academic opportunities.
Work in conjunction with the Diocese regarding financial strategy, budgeting, and operational effectiveness.
Manage ongoing relationships with individual benefactors, and foundations supporting the mission of Catholic education in the Diocese of Brownsville.
Directly supervise the work of the Catholic School Office staff.
Conduct regular professional evaluations (annually or as needed).
ESSENTIAL QUALIFICATIONS
Practicing Catholic in communion with the Church, who is faith-filled and Christ-centered.
Master’s Degree in Education Administration or equivalent.
Minimum of five years’ experience as an administrator in Catholic Education.
Successful experience as a principal of a Catholic school including development initiatives.
Appreciation of post-Vatican II theology, knowledge of the teachings and structure of the Roman Catholic Church and knowledge of adult faith formation and learning styles.
Background in an appreciation of contemporary theology, adult education, and spirituality and formation.
Competence in budget planning, recruitment, evaluation, supervision, and accreditation.
Ability to build collaborative, working relationships across all levels of an organization such as a Catholic school system, traditional public-school system, charter school, private school, or other educational organization.
Successful management experience along with a track record of initiating and managing growth.
Experience in the development of training programs to enhance teacher competency with differentiated teaching models.
PREFERRED QUALITIES
A mindset of creativity and innovation.
A high level of emotional intelligence to build internal and external relationships to advance Catholic education.
Experience and commitment to diverse cultural heritage to lead effectively academic programming and strategy.
Understands the importance and value of being a visible part of the school community with an emphasis on visiting and attending school functions.
Have knowledge or experience in adaptive use technology to advance academic priorities and enhance academic competitiveness.
KEY OPPORTUNITIES AND CHALLENGES
The Superintendent must focus on long-term strategic planning with an eye on the challenges posed by demographic shifts in Catholic elementary schools and growing competition from charter schools. The leader must be equipped to articulate effectively the value-proposition of the Catholic schools in the Diocese.
The Superintendent must be sensitive to the role that technology can play in advancing the mission of Catholic education, in making it accessible to more students and schools, and the role it can have in innovative curricular models.
The Superintendent must focus on the recruitment and retention of mission-aligned school leaders, including the implementation of a leadership succession-planning model at the school level.
The Superintendent has the opportunity to work collaboratively and constructively with local pastors and principals as needed, to build support for and alignment with the Catholic high schools.
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 to talk or hear. The employee is occasionally required to stand, walk, climb or balance, stoop, kneel, crouch or crawl. The employee must frequently lift and/or move up to 25 pounds. Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision and ability to adjust focus.
SALARY: Commensurate with experience
WORKING CONDITIONS
The work environment is typical office and Catholic school setting. The noise level in the work environment is usually moderate. Average forty hours per week, occasional evening work. This position requires employee to travel to multiple school locations. Fleet vehicles are available for these positions. If no vehicle is available for use on a given day, the use of personal vehicles with mileage reimbursement is available for business use.
APPLICATION PROCEDURE
To apply, please submit the following documents as separate PDF attachments. They will be treated as confidential.
- Cover letter that aligns your experiences and skill sets with the current needs of the Diocese as you understand them
- Statement of Catholic educational philosophy
- Current resume with all appropriate dates included
- List of five references to include names, relationships, phone numbers, and email addresses (No references will be contacted without your knowledge and approval)
- Letter from current pastor certifying that the individual is a practicing Catholic in good standing
Email to: Annita Gonzalez at [email protected] Please include Diocese of Brownsville in the subject field.
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Position Title: Multi Parish School Accountant (MPSA)
Location: Chancery (Brownsville)
Department: Office of Parish Accounting
FLSA Classification: Full-time, Non-Exempt
Supervisor: Supervisor of Parish/School Accounting
JOB SUMMARY:
The Multi Parish School Accountant (MPSA) is required to travel daily to their onsite locations to
provide accounting services to assigned parishes and catholic schools. The MPSA is responsible for
providing financial reports, processing payroll, accounts payables, accounts receivables, deposits, and
bank reconciliations. In accordance with established policies and procedures, they assist with the
stewardship of the physical, financial and personnel resources of the parishes and schools. The MPSA
values the organization and responsible management of resources and helps the Church fulfill its
mission and purpose.
ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:
• Ensures all parishes/schools are following diocesan policies and procedures and are
complying with all local, state, and federal regulations.
• Maintains accurate financial records, posts receipts and expenditures to proper accounts and
prepare financial reports for the pastor.
• Prepares consolidated internal and external financial statements (balance sheets, income
statements, profit/loss statements) in accordance with GAAP by gathering and analyzing
information from the general ledger.
• Accounts for all parish revenue including parish deposits, donations, fundraising, etc.
• Processes accounts payables and accounts receivables.
• Processes payroll and calculates payroll tax deposits.
• Reconciles account with bank statements.
• Compiles, analyzes, and reports parish operational and financial data.
• Prepares financial budget and reports for pastors’ approval.
• Monitors budget to actual performance, keeping the Pastor and Council informed of the
parish’s financial position.
• Works within the approved budgets, develops and implements cost saving measures,
conserves organizational resources.
• Processes online giving (credit card, ACH, etc.) records and deposits.
• Assists Pastor with new hires, onboarding paperwork, new employee orientation,
maintaining. personnel files, legal compliance, execution of personnel policies and
procedures.
OFFICE OF HUMAN RESOURCES
• Complete Worker’s Compensation First Report of Injury and Employee Injury/Accident
Report.
• Prepares, computes, files, and pays local, state and federal taxes.
• Ensures all tax reports (941s, w-2s, 1099s) are filed in a timely manner.
• Assists with month-end and year-end closings and reconciliation of balance sheet
accounts.
• Liaison to Parish Finance Council.
• Enters new members information into parish accounting system.
• Enter weekly contribution envelopes to general fund, building fund, or donor designated
funds.
• Posts contribution deposits, donations, and other receipts in accounting system.
• Prepares contribution reports.
• Prepares documentation and support necessary for annual financial audit.
• Participates in regular staff meetings as directed by Supervisor.
• Works with integrity and ethically; upholds values of the Church.
• Supports and upholds the philosophy of Catholicism and the mission of the Church.
• Adherence to the Code of Conduct and the Faith and Moral Policy is mandatory.
• Other related duties as assigned.
QUALIFICATIONS:
To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty
satisfactorily. The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or ability
required. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform
essential functions.
EDUCATION/EXPERIENCE:
• Bachelor’s Degree in Accounting, Finance, or Business Administration Degree with Major in
Accounting required with a minimum of 1-3 years accounting experience in accounts payable,
accounts receivable, general ledger, and financial reporting.
• Associate’s Degree in Accounting and/or Business Administration with a minimum of five
years’ accounting experience in accounts payable, accounts receivable, general ledger,
financial reporting, and auditing.
KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS, AND ABILITIES:
• Knowledge of General Accepted Accounting Principles (GAAP).
• Knowledge of federal, state, and financial regulations.
• Ability to analyze and interpret financial data and prepare financial reports.
• Reliable, honest, and trustworthy.
• Highly detail oriented, organized, self-motivated, work well independently and on a team.
• Ability to manage and maintain confidential information.
• Ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships.
• Proficient in MS Office (Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Outlook).
• Excellent written and verbal skills.
• Strong analytical skills for critical thinking and problem solving.
• Strong organizational skills.
• Ability to work under pressure in a fast-paced environment.
• Ability to perform basic math functions, compute rates, ratios, and percentages.
• Ability to operate business office equipment, i.e. adding machine, copier.
CERTIFICATES, LICENSES, REGISTRATIONS:
Must have a current valid Texas Driver’s License, reliable transportation, and valid vehicle insurance.
SALARY: Salary commensurate with experience.
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, employees must be able to talk, hear, and see. They must
have the 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. The employee is regularly
required to stand, sit, walk, use hands/fingers to handle or feel. Employees must be able to remain in
a stationary position 50% of the time. Occasionally they 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.
They will constantly be operating a computer, calculators, copiers, printers, or scanners, etc.
Employees must be able to climb. Occasionally they may climb stairs, step ladders, ascend/descend
a step ladder. Employees must be able to stoop, kneel, or crouch to position self to maintain files from
filing cabinets, etc. Employees must be able to carry, lift and/or move up to 10 pounds and
occasionally carry, lift, and/or move up to 25 pounds.
WORK ENVIRONMENT:
This position requires employee to travel daily to multiple parish and school locations to
provide accounting services to each assigned location. Company vehicles are available for these
positions. 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 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.
The noise level in the work environment is usually moderate, typical of an office with computers and
printers.
This is a forty-hour per week position. Office hours: 8:00 a.m. to 12:00 noon and 1:00 p.m. to 5:00
p.m. Monday through Friday. Lunch Hour: 12:00 noon to 1:00 p.m. Rest Breaks: 10:00 a.m. and
3:00 p.m. Some evening and 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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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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