SENIOR DIRECTOR OF THE INSTITUTE FOR THE HISPANIC FAMILY
AND FAMILY STRENGTHENING PROGRAMS
POSITION SUMMARY:
This position reports directly to the Chief Operating Officer, serving as part of the agency’s senior leadership team. The position leads and directs Catholic Charities’ community and family strengthening programs.
JOB DUTIES & RESPONSIBILTIES:
- Plans, organizes and directs the operation of the agency’s community and family strengthening programs including, but not limited to: Family Centers, Fatherhood, Community Schools, Senior Centers, Matthew 25 Scholarship Program, TANF Case Management, Home Visiting and Supportive Housing.
- Serves as a member of the Senior Leadership team
- Maintains program related licensing and accreditation
- Maintains full knowledge of best/promising practices in the area of family strengthening programming.
- Assures that all programs are in compliance with all required health and safety regulations creating an environment for the optimum growth and development of the family.
- Oversees the preparation and timely submission of reports to funding sources.
- Develops and administers budgets for assigned programs, including managing program budgets, maximizing revenue generated through program fees, private and public funding sources.
- In consultation with Department of Planning and Organizational Excellence, researches, prepares and submits funding proposals.
- Supervises the Department’s staff.
- Provides and/or arranges for staff training and staff development opportunities.
- Assesses staff performance and recommend personnel actions.
- Establishes and maintains positive working relationships with funders.
- Represents the Agency in meetings with private, public, federal, state and local agencies.
- Maintains contracts and ensures compliance with standards at all assigned sites/programs.
- Coordinates service provision in his/her designated scope of services fostering collaboration and integration between and among other programs and locations within Catholic Charities
- Makes recommendations for policy, program and/or resource adjustments to the appropriate parties.
- Convenes key staff and representatives of local Advisory Boards when appropriate in order to address issues of concern and assure effective efficient service delivery.
- Has responsibility for community relations within the assigned scope of services representing Catholic Charities at United Way meetings, community forums, and parishes, planning sessions and convening with civic and business leaders as assigned.
- Chairs the local advisory Board in consultation with the Chief of Operations; responsible for recruitment, developing and nurturing collaborative relationships.
PQI Function
- Strengthen and build organizational capacity through the development and implementation of effective data collection systems that are used for analyzes and interpretation of outcomes and trends related to program and administrative services of the community demographics, clients, agency funding entities and contractual expectations
- Analyze and evaluate progress toward achieving the agency’s strategic goals and objectives
- Evaluate operational functions that influence the agency’s capacity in the delivery of programs and administrative services
- Use results of data to inform decision making
- Identify and mitigate risk
- Performs related duties as required and assigned.
QUALIFICATIONS:
- Master’s Degree from accredited school of social work or related field, plus a minimum of 5 years’ experience managing a multi service/multi location family service mental health or human service organization.
- Experience managing complex and varied programs with combined budget in excess of $3 million.
- Experienced in managing employee base of 20+.
- Ability to work within time constraints to meet deadlines while producing high quality outcomes.
- Works in a developmental, community and family focused manner and values the differences and integration of cultural attitudes, beliefs, and practices into programming.
- Possess great knowledge of community needs, resources and organizations related to community and family strengthening programs.
- Excellent oral and written communications and diplomatic skills are a must.
EMPLOYEE BENEFITS
Catholic Charities offers access to a comprehensive array of benefits, including:
For Good Health: Medical, Prescription, Dental and Vision insurance
For a Secure Future: Life, AD&D and Long-term disability insurance
For Retirement: 403(b) Plan, with employer matching contributions for eligible employees
For Career Advancement: Training and development opportunities
For Work Life Balance: Generous paid time off; including 14 paid holidays, vacation and sick time.
Employee Assistance Program (EAP) - Free and confidential counseling for employee and immediate family
Catholic Charities Inc., Archdiocese of Hartford is in compliance with all applicable discrimination laws. All hiring, promoting, and transferring is done on a non-discriminatory basis without regard to membership in any protected class. EEO/ AA/ M-F/ VET/ DISABLED.
