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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 Administrator, Emergency Assistant Services
The Program Administrator, Emergency Assistance Services is responsible for the supervision and site compliance of Emergency Assistance funding. Evaluate program services in relation to these funds and recommend modifications as needed. Monitor and support departmental sites with data/demographic reporting. Work in conjunction with site directors for departmental grant compliance. Provide direct service occasionally to ensure successful operations at all sites.
Responsibilities:
- Ensure that the activities of this position and relevant programs are consistent with the mission, vision and values of Catholic Charities, Diocese of Cleveland
- Oversee EA funding – monitor spending and ensure all sites are operating within the boundaries of spending requirements
- Support Emergency Assistance funding funded sites with training to ensure consistency in how funds are administered
- Review and submission of EA funding applications
- Manage EA database – provide site trainings and monitor adherence to standards to ensure compliance with reporting requirements
- Assist in the collection, preparation, maintenance and compilation of client demographic data and program reports as needed.
- Work in conjunction with site directors to ensure departmental grant compliance
- Supervise Summit County EAS/Hot Meal programming and budget (oversee two staff members)
- Provide support to departmental sites/programs when needed
- Bishop Cosgrove Center, St. Augustine Hunger Center, St. Elizabeth Center, St. Augustine Hunger Center's Holiday Meals, Grafton Vegetable Partnership
- Perform other duties as necessary to accomplish objectives
Requirements:
- Combination of education and experience normally represented by a bachelor’s degree in Social Work or related field with three to five years relevant work experience, including supervision. Master’s Degree preferred. Experience with reflective practice preferred for working in the specific program.
- Must have the ability to relate to a wide variety of people, both professional and volunteers; represent the Site/Corporation to outside organizations and systems.
- Ability to supervise clerical and/or professional personnel.
- Must have excellent oral, written, and interpersonal communication skills.
- Ability to effectively and productively work with people of very diverse backgrounds.
- Must be well organized, detail oriented, and the ability to maintain confidentiality.
- Good working knowledge of computers and familiarity with Microsoft Office software.
- Must be able to form good working and therapeutic relationships depending on site and program needs.
- Willingness to work a diverse schedule that may include some evening and weekends.
- 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.
