Program Administrator
Location: Springfield, MO
Department/Program: Maternal and Family Programs
Primary Shift: M-F; 8:00 a.m. - 5:00 p.m.
Job Classification: Full-time
FLSA Classification: Exempt
Salary: $53,000 - $56,000
Travel Required (Y/N, %): Y, 20%
Why You’ll Love This Position:
At Catholic Charities of Southern Missouri, we are called to serve with compassion, bringing hope and healing to women, infants, families, and children in need. As a Program Administrator, you will be at the heart of this mission, providing leadership and guidance for multiple residential facilities across our 39-county service area. Your role is more than oversight—it’s about creating a place of safety, dignity, and renewal for those seeking a fresh start. You’ll support and mentor onsite management, ensuring that each facility runs smoothly, efficiently, and within budget while always putting the well-being of residents first. With your leadership, these homes will remain places of comfort, care, and transformation. If you are a compassionate leader with a heart for service, we invite you to apply and join us in making a lasting impact in the lives of those we serve.
What You’ll Do:
- Directly oversee and support onsite facility management teams, ensure strong leadership, staff development, and operational excellence.
- Maintain effective policies, procedures, and financial controls to optimize facility operations while adhering to strict budgetary constraints.
- Ensure compliance with all federal, state, and local regulations and agency policies.
- Collaborate with senior agency leadership to enhance and expand services, integrate principles of trauma-informed care and evidence-based best practices to foster a supportive, resident-centered environment.
- Meet or exceed resident and facility security standards, proactively identify risks, and implement mitigation strategies.
- Strengthen relationships with community partners, service providers, and funding agencies to enhance program sustainability and impact.
- Serve as a key contributor to the agency’s senior leadership team, supporting overall strategic initiatives, cross-department collaboration, and long-term organizational growth and resiliency.
- Perform other related duties as assigned.
Catholic Social Teachings
Possesses a strong commitment to the mission of Catholic Charities, including the understanding of Catholic Social Teaching and the ability to demonstrate the philosophy and values of the agency. The identity of the agency is clearly Catholic, and as such, Catholic Charities adheres to the social and moral teachings of the Catholic Church.
All you need for success:
Minimum Qualifications
Required:
- Bachelor’s degree in social work (BSW), Human Services, Non-profit Management or related field.
- Minimum of 3-5 years of experience in program management, preferably in residential or crisis service.
- This position requires a valid driver’s license, a reliable vehicle, and proof of insurance.
Preferred:
- Master’s degree social work (MSW) or related field.
- Experience in working with populations affected by domestic violence, maternity crises or trauma.
- 2 years in a leadership role.
- CPR certification.
Equivalent combination of relevant education and experience may be substituted as appropriate.
Application Time Period
Start Date: 03/07/2025
Priority Date: 03/28/2025
Job ID 2172694
If you have questions about this position, please contact:
Human Resources, hr@ccsomo.org, or 417-368-0914
www.ccsomo.org/careers/
Catholic Charities of Southern Missouri is an Equal Opportunity Employer.
