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Joseph Carver

Bozeman,MT

Summary

Visionary leader with a prophetic voice as a member of the executive team. 15 years of extensive leadership experience with a reputation for meeting the most challenging organizational goals and objectives. I am a joyful, inspiring, focused individual who is recognized for making seemingly impossible situations work.

Overview

31
31
years of professional experience

Work History

System Director of Spiritual Health

Bozeman Health
04.2021 - Current
  • Led all operational aspects of: Spiritual Health Teams, Volunteer Services, Medical Ethics Board and Mission Formation Orientation program for new employees
  • Developed and maintained a strong rapport with key stakeholders, including executive leadership, to ensure alignment with organizational objectives.
  • Implemented Medical Ethics Response team, trained emergency triage members, responsible for on-going system wide formation and programming
  • Incident Command Team member for Care Team support and external communication through the pandemic and recovery
  • Initiated caregiver wellness programs as well as ecumenical rituals and celebrations throughout the valley
  • Promoted legislative advocacy through testifying and writing on health care issues involving: value-based care, protections of patient rights.
  • Developed community wide relationships with Interfaith Associations, local faith leaders and local non-profits groups
  • Established clear performance metrics for multiple departments, driving accountability and fostering a culture of continuous improvement.
  • Oversaw the development and maintenance of disaster recovery plans, ensuring minimal downtime during unforeseen events.


Mission Leadership Formation Faculty / Chaplain

Providence St. Joseph Health
08.2017 - 03.2021
  • Provided spiritual guidance, emotional support and direct care to residents, family members and staff.
  • Collaborated with interdisciplinary teams for holistic patient care, addressing both physical and emotional needs.
  • Designed materials and lead cohort formation in the areas of Catholic Social Teaching, Environmental Justice, and discernment
  • Advanced the conversation of mission integration and core values through engaging presentations and innovative teaching
  • Integrate group facilitation skills and spiritual direction experiences, offer contextual training for MLF participants
  • Evaluated patient needs for spiritual care and initiate programs to promote well-being
  • Collaborate with hospice, palliative and spiritual care teams in identifying and resolving end of life issues

Pastor / Province Consulter: St. Francis Xavier

Society of Jesus - The Jesuits
08.2015 - 07.2020
  • Established and led four parish cluster, designed development goals, and devised strategic planning initiatives
  • Created robust commission-based model to enhance participation in areas of social outreach, liturgy, faith formation and outreach while promoting a team environment
  • Established and maintained excellent working relationships with the dicocses - consultor to Bishop of Helena, Most Reverend George Leo Thomas
  • Convener of Missoula Interfaith Council, local faith-based programs in churches, schools, and hospitals.
  • Provided pastoral care to individuals in need, offering counseling, guidance, and support during difficult times.

Founding President

Seattle Nativity School
08.2013 - 08.2015
  • Initiated long range strategic plan, in conjunction with Catholic Mission and board priorities
  • Oversaw the successful execution of numerous high-profile events, conferences, or other gatherings that furthered the organization''s mission and raised awareness of its work.
  • Hired, trained and supervised founding staff and faculty
  • Established a successful organization by developing and implementing strategic plans, policies, and procedures.
  • Created budgets, drafted policies, led a variety of councils and committees through a period of rapid growth and changing needs
  • Fostered positive relationships with community members and stakeholders through regular and effective engagement

Regional Superior / Province Consulter

Society of Jesus - The Jesuits
08.2009 - 08.2013
  • Advised province leadership in the areas of strategic planning, formation, budgeting, and overall strengthening of the ministry
  • Served as liaison and safety delegate with the Diocese of Helena to ensure compliance with National Catholic Risk Retention Group
  • Facilitated budget planning, compliance and oversight ($3.5 million total)
  • Assisted province leadership in building collegiality amidst competing priorities led discernment process for team goals.

Faculty Licentiate Program

Universidad de la Javeriana
01.2007 - 01.2009
  • Created lectures for Institute of Global Ecology and Learning
  • Fostered dialogue and Ecological Initiatives between Apostolic Institute of Colombia and the Jesuits of the Oregon Province and Co-authored International Twinning Agreement
  • Invited trainer /speaker for faith-based communities in Ecological Sustainability

Assistant to Vice President of Mission

Fordham University
01.2001 - 01.2004
  • Promoted mission and identity efforts across three campuses coordinating innovative immersion learning programs for staff and faculty, locally and internationally
  • Critically evaluated university policies and procedures to ensure promotion of mission and campus-wide role out of vision and values
  • Contributed to a positive work environment with strong interpersonal skills and proactive teamwork attitude.

Executive Director / St. Martin de Porres

Archdiocesan Housing Authority
01.1994 - 01.1999
  • Worked closely with organizational leadership and board of directors to guide operational strategy.
  • Oversaw financial management, ensuring fiscal responsibility and long-term sustainability for the organization. Built and maintained positive relationships with City of Seattle department heads to establish trust and ensure program longevity
  • Led dialogue on issues of mental health and homelessness throughout the archdiocese of Seattle


Education

S.T.L., M.Div., Th.M. - Theology and Spirituality & Ecology

Santa Clara University
Santa Clara, CA
05.2009

Chaplain NACC (117798) and APC - undefined

Health Care Ethics Consultant - undefined

HEC-C Providence Program

M.A. / M.A. - Philosophy / Spiritual Direction

Fordham University
New York, NY
05.2003

M.Phil. – Fulbright Scholar - Medieval History / Theology

Oxford University
Oxford, England
05.1993

Skills

  • Long View Strategic Thinker
  • Compelling Presenter
  • Organizational development
  • Discernment
  • Budgeting
  • Patient / Empathetic
  • Spiritual Director
  • Workforce planning

Timeline

System Director of Spiritual Health

Bozeman Health
04.2021 - Current

Mission Leadership Formation Faculty / Chaplain

Providence St. Joseph Health
08.2017 - 03.2021

Pastor / Province Consulter: St. Francis Xavier

Society of Jesus - The Jesuits
08.2015 - 07.2020

Founding President

Seattle Nativity School
08.2013 - 08.2015

Regional Superior / Province Consulter

Society of Jesus - The Jesuits
08.2009 - 08.2013

Faculty Licentiate Program

Universidad de la Javeriana
01.2007 - 01.2009

Assistant to Vice President of Mission

Fordham University
01.2001 - 01.2004

Executive Director / St. Martin de Porres

Archdiocesan Housing Authority
01.1994 - 01.1999

Chaplain NACC (117798) and APC - undefined

Health Care Ethics Consultant - undefined

HEC-C Providence Program

M.A. / M.A. - Philosophy / Spiritual Direction

Fordham University

M.Phil. – Fulbright Scholar - Medieval History / Theology

Oxford University

S.T.L., M.Div., Th.M. - Theology and Spirituality & Ecology

Santa Clara University

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