Job title
Director of Community and Family Services
Reports to
Secretary/Executive Vice President for Catholic Charities of Philadelphia
Location
Catholic Charities of Philadelphia
FLSA Status
Exempt
EEO Classification
Executive, Senior Management
Job purpose
This is a senior level management position that is responsible for the oversight of all operations and strategic direction of Community, Family and School Services for Catholic Charities of Philadelphia. This includes oversight of all community/regional service centers, immigration-related services, preschool services, after school and summer programming, family strengthening programs and school social work. The Director is responsible for the fiscal, contractual and regulatory oversight and compliance of all programs as well as the development of strategic initiatives to further address issues of poverty in the five-county region.
Duties and responsibilities
- Responsible for the coordination and integration of the organization’s mission and philosophy throughout all Catholic Charities Community and Family programs.
- Responsible for the overall operations of all community programs and initiatives.
- Provide vision and leadership principles to guide strategic thinking and action related to community programs and as a part of Catholic Charities senior leadership.
- Develop and implement strategic initiatives related to family strengthening and poverty.
- Collaborate with other senior leadership across program areas to create innovative solutions to critical community needs.
- Develop and provide oversight of the annual budgets all Catholic Charities Community and Family programs.
- Assures fiscal, contractual, and regulatory compliance of all programs
- Facilitate communication and reporting to the appropriate Board Service Committee and the Board of Catholic Charities.
- Maintains regular communication and collaboration with various governmental funders, including attending executive level provider meetings.
- Seeks and pursues additional governmental and private funding opportunities.
- Manages and coordinates all Human Resource functions within the entity through collaboration with Human Resource personnel, managers and employees.
- Leads annual Archbishop’s Benefit for Children, working in collaboration with the Director of Philanthropy on fundraising for the event.
Qualifications
Education and Experience
Master’s Degree in Social Work/Services or related field from an accredited University preferred as well as a minimum of ten (10) years social service administration preferred.
Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities
- Strong commitment to the mission and values of Catholic Charities of Philadelphia and the Church of Philadelphia.
- Experience within Catholic organizations or faith-based nonprofits is highly desirable.
- Excellent interpersonal, communication, leadership, and problem solving skills.
- Proficient in grant writing, program development, strategic planning, and establishing and building collaborative partnerships.
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