Looking for a rewarding career with a purpose, working with individuals with disabilities?
Come see why the Cleveland Plain Dealer has named Catholic Charities one of the top workplaces for 10 years in a row.
If you are a compassionate and dedicated person looking for an opportunity to make a difference in society, we encourage you to apply. Catholic Charities isn’t just an organization that provides help to those in need in our communities—it’s a place where employees are encouraged to live purpose driven lives, professionally and personally. Join our team as we provide help and create hope for those in need.
At Catholic Charities, we serve everyone, regardless of belief or background, and we employ qualified individuals who commit to our mission with the goal of transforming lives for the better. One need not be Catholic to join our workforce nor to access our services.
Benefits:
- Health Insurance starting your first day
- Tuition Reimbursement
- 401k plan including employer match
- Competitive Time Off Benefits
- Career Planning and Development
- And more!
Program Coordinator
The Program Coordinator for Disability Services & Ministries of Catholic Charities, Diocese of Cleveland will plan, develop, implement and monitor assigned programs for individuals with disabilities. They will provide training, learning resources and technical assistance in pursuit of high-quality programs. They will coordinate and direct operations for program to assure efficient and sound programmatic and fiscal operations. They will make recommendations and assist in the formulation of program objectives, practices, and plans. They may also provide short-term direct service to individuals with disabilities.
Responsibilities:
- Under direction, ensure that the activities of this position and relevant programs are consistent with the mission, vision and values of Catholic Charities, Diocese of Cleveland
- Plan, implement, and coordinate appropriate program(s).
- Give work directives, resolve problems, and set deadlines for personnel to ensure sound operational functioning.
- Prepare and/or monitor proposals, reports, statistics and budgets. Seek and write proposals for the purpose of finding funding to support various activities/programs.
- Monitor record keeping of program activities, including, but not limited to: confidential client records, client participation lists, instructors' attendance, monthly and weekly reports.
- Plan and facilitate individual and departmental staff meetings.
- Maintain working knowledge of program(s), including content and staffing issues.
- Work within the framework of the program budget while managing a variety of concurrent activities effectively.
- Recruit, train and supervise a staff of volunteers.
- Interview prospective applicants for positions.
- Participate in the selection of new employees for the program. Train new employees in areas such as policy, department procedures, and government regulations.
- Attend community meetings related to the program(s), act as an advocate.
- Develop relationships with clients, businesses, community and civic organizations to promote goodwill, and to promote the services of the program(s).
- Collaborate with team members to organize and execute department events and fundraisers, ensuring smooth coordination and successful outcomes.
- Perform other duties as necessary to accomplish objectives.
Recruitments:
- Combination of experience and education normally represented by a Bachelor's Degree in Special Education or related field, and from 3 to 5 years of related professional experience, including supervision required.
- Three to five years of related professional experience working in programs or education with children and adults with developmental disabilities preferred, if working in areas of disability services.
- LSW preferred.
- Fiscal, administrative, and supervisory experience necessary.
- Must have the ability to relate to a wide variety of people, both professional and volunteers; as well represent the site/corporation to outside organizations and systems.
- Must have competent oral, written, and interpersonal communication skills. Able to write persuasively for grants/proposals.
- Must have the ability to effectively prioritize and implement a variety of concurrent and varying activities.
- Must be able to effectively and productively work with people of very diverse economic, cultural and administrative backgrounds.
- Must be able to work independently from general instructions.
- Willingness to work a flexible schedule that includes evenings and weekends.
- Good working knowledge of computers with familiarity of Microsoft Office software.
- Must have a valid Ohio Driver’s License and reliable means of transportation for local travel.
- Final applicant is required to be fingerprinted to complete background check.
Preferred
- 3 - 5 years: Experience leading programs for youth, young adults, and older adults with diverse abilities.
Preferred
- Bachelors or better in Special Education or related field
Preferred
- First Aid
- CPR-Infant and Child
Preferred
- Leader: Inspires teammates to follow them
- Team Player: Works well as a member of a group
- Innovative: Consistently introduces new ideas and demonstrates original thinking
- Enthusiastic: Shows intense and eager enjoyment and interest
- Dedicated: Devoted to a task or purpose with loyalty or integrity
Preferred
- Peer Recognition: Inspired to perform well by the praise of coworkers
- Ability to Make an Impact: Inspired to perform well by the ability to contribute to the success of a project or the organization
- Work-Life Balance: Inspired to perform well by having ample time to pursue work and interests outside of work
- Flexibility: Inspired to perform well when granted the ability to set your own schedule and goals
