Senior Director - Family Self Sufficiency

at  Catholic Charities

Description: Workday: Monday - Friday, occasional evenings/weekends
Work hours: 8:30 a.m. - 5 p.m.
Location: 1801 W. Cesar Chavez Blvd, San Antonio, TX. 78207
Mission: The mission of Catholic Charities is to provide for the needs of our communitythrough selfless service under the sign of love.

SUMMARY:

Under the general direction of the Vice President of Programs, the Senior Director is responsible for program, fiscal, compliance oversight of the operations of the Family Self Sufficiency department. This includes budget management, staff supervision, capacity building, grants/contract compliance, and performance management of over 14 programs, two sites, and mobile outreach. The position provides oversight, outreach, and direction of client services/activities to alleviate poverty. The Senior Director will be responsible for responding to the needs of the community, executing programs based on the direction of the VP of Programs. The Senior Director is responsible for expanding activities based on the strategic vision of Catholic Charities. Experience in planning, prioritizing, and organizing a complex workload in a diverse community is required. Must be willing to be on call and work evenings and weekends on an as needed basis.

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS:

• Education
• Bachelor’s degree in business/social work or related field preferred
• Experience
• Minimum of 5 years’ experience in nonprofit setting working with at least 3 years of experience in management
• License and Credentials
• Must be 21 years of age or older
• Reliable transportation
• Valid driver license and clean driving record
• Valid vehicle insurance
• Bilingual in English/Spanish preferred

MINIMUM KNOWLEDGE AND SKILLS:

• Minimum of 3 years’ experience in nonprofit setting working with at least 3 years of experience in management
• Advanced proficiency in Microsoft Office Programs
• Must be flexible, self-directed, and goal oriented
• Knowledge and experience working in a social service setting strongly preferred.
• Ability to work in culturally sensitive manner with diverse populations
• Knowledge of HIPPA and confidentiality standards
• Knowledge of operational procedures of Community Centers or other comparable facilities preferred
• Must be detail oriented, organized, self-motivated, work well independently and on a team.
• Must have good written and verbal skills.
• Must have good critical thinking and problem-solving skills.

TRAVEL REQUIREMENTS:

Travel requirements for the position includes 40% local and 5% overnight

DISCLAIMER:

This is not necessarily an exhaustive list of all responsibilities, skills, duties, requirements, efforts or working conditions associated with the job. While this is intended to be an accurate reflection of the current job, management reserves the right to revise the job description or to require that other or different tasks be performed when circumstances change (e.g., emergencies, changes in personnel, workload, etc.) * This is a Grant funded position and salary is dependent on funding availability. Position can be eliminated at any time because of lack of funding to support this position.*
Catholic Charities is an Equal Opportunity Employer. To view this and other employment opportunities please visit our website at www.ccaosa.org. You must apply through our website and complete the application and upload your resume. No phone calls please. If you are chosen for an interview, you will be contacted

SUPERVISORY RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Ensure the completion of all required professional development assignments in a timely manner for themselves and their direct reports
• Responsible for recruitment, hiring and training of all staff under their supervision and will make recommendations for termination of employees
• Develop and implement employee development plans for program employees
• Ensure staff compliance with program policies and procedures
• Must be sensitive to the service population’s cultural and socioeconomic characteristics
• Adhering to safety training and protocols on a daily basis, and taking precautionary measures to ensure the safety and well-being of self, others
• Responsible for protecting the confidentiality of any information or material obtained in the service with the organization to include but not limited to client names and information, services rendered to clients, donors names and gifts, internal and external investigations or results of any investigations, and financial information
• Adherence to the Code of Conduct and the Faith and Moral is mandatory
• Every employee is required to take a solution-oriented approach in their interactions and undertakings, as well as being a team member that promotes collaboration and commitment to the Mission and Vision of the organization
• Other duties as assigned by the Vice President of Programs, Chief Operating Officer, or CEO