Senior Director, Family Stabilization Programming

Description

Position Summary:

Successfully promote and support the mission of Catholic Charities of Northeast Kansas as guided by the Catholic Social Teachings through the development, implementation and management of all programming under the following: Pregnancy and Adoption, Foster Grandparents, Rural Family Support Services and Family Support Centers. Provide leadership and direction to staff operating assigned programs and ensure resources, training and tools are appropriate and assist in effective and efficient program delivery.

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Essential Functions:

• Develop, manage, and direct programming pertaining to all assigned programs within the agency. 
• Maintain compliance of funding regulations and program goals This includes case management and HUD programming within the Family Support Centers, Adoption and Pregnancy Services, Rural Family Support Services and Foster Grandparents. 
• Work with other Senior Leadership to integrate and expand programming as needs are identified. 
• Ensure effective collaboration with agency’s management and staff toward the planning and provision of services and establish synergies with related internal programs and external agencies to serve those in need.
• Serve as part of the Mission Operations Leadership Team to collaborate on both department needs and programming supports.
• Represent the agency and be responsible for networking and developing positive working relationships with community and funding agencies to expand and improve services.
• Interface with community groups and partners, providing outreach, promoting programs and developing MOU’s as necessary.
• Develop, lead, and manage a high performing team of service professionals. Ensure all staff and volunteers are trained and certified to provide effective, efficient, high quality service to clients.
• Responsible for assigned program budgets across the agency, reviewing monthly detailed expense and income reports with team and work closely with them and accounting/compliance to develop and adhere to yearly budgets. 
• Work with grants team to apply for grants, ensure that money is spent correctly, and grant expectations are met.
• Deliver expected outputs and outcomes for assigned programs that include the assurance that all statistical information is collected, recorded accurately, and timely in agency database.  
• Prepare reports and communications for the agency to promote public and internal understanding of programming (e.g., Agency health dashboard, grant reporting, etc.).
• Support disaster relief efforts as assigned by the Chief Mission Integration Officer 
• Other duties as assigned.

Requirements

Minimum Position Requirements:

• Demonstrate a passion for the mission of Catholic Charities
• Must be willing to perform by the agency’s values: love, patience, kindness, faithfulness, self- control and joy
• Catholic Charities promotes a diverse workforce. Employees are not required to be Catholic, however, employees of Catholic Charities of Northeast Kansas must understand that they are a visible representative of the Archdiocesan Church and as such will not publicly oppose the teachings of the Catholic Faith nor publicly advocate for any position in conflict with Catholic teaching, or the specific positions of the Archdiocese of Kansas City in Kansas or the United States Conference of Catholic Bishops. This requirement includes any public speech, demonstration, or writing including the use of social media or other digital technologies
• Must complete VIRTUS training, background screening, drug testing, and any ongoing training as required
• 5+ years of non-profit management experience.  
• 3-5 years’ experience in case management service
• 3+ years’ experience managing grants/compliance/budgets
• BS in Social Services or similar industry, Master’s preferred 
• Knowledge of public policy and how it affects vulnerable populations
• Must be organized and detail oriented
• Ability to work effectively in an environment that is very diverse 
• Must possess a valid Kansas or Missouri Driver’s license, dependable transportation, current vehicle insurance and a verified safe driving record.  

Physical Requirements:

• Prolonged periods of sitting at a desk and working on a computer, standing, bending and moving
• Must be able to lift up to 10 pounds  
• May be exposed to infectious diseases
• Must have the physical ability to make visits to a variety of environments that may include walking on rough terrain and climbing stairs
• Must have physical ability to effectively communicate with others
• Must have the physical ability and appropriate licensure for driving