Ministry Position

Child Abuse Prevention (CAP) Team Facilitator

Duties and Responsibilities

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Participate in two-day Virtus training workshop given by archdiocese.

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Set up schedule of parish training for adults (employees, volunteers, parishioners).

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Implement parish training session:

1

Prepare audience to experience a positive awareness session.

2

Present the materials provided by Virtus program.

3

Show two videos: A Time to Protect God's Children; A Place to Protect God's Children.

4

Present policies and procedures of Virtus program.

5

Present St. Zepherin Parish Safe Environment Policies and Procedures.

6

Present Massachusetts laws regarding child sexual abuse.

7

Interact with audience to answer questions to reinforce the 15 knowledge / training points.

8

Explain Virtus online and how to register as participants.

9

Collect evaluation forms; distribute certificates; send attendance list to archdiocese.

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Continue education 10-15 minutes per month provided via Virtus online.

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Serve as ex officio member of Safe Environment Committee.

Time Commitment

4 hours per month

Length of Commitment

3 years

Training

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Two-day Virtus training workshop given by archdiocese.

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Receive mentoring from experienced facilitator.

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Co-lead session with experienced facilitator.

Safe Environment Procedures Apply

Yes

Ministry Volunteer Application (Form 1) to

Pastor

Ministry Volunteer Interviewed by

Safe Environment Committee