JOB SUMMARY
The Director of St. Gabriel’s Pregnancy & Parenting is responsible for the overall management of the program including developing and managing the daily operations and activities of the program, provide supervision of staff and volunteers, overseeing the program budget and ensuring compliance with applicable professional and agency standards and funding requirements.
This position
MINISTERIAL CHARACTER
Catholic Charities is a religious organization founded by the Catholic Diocese of Austin to provide direct social services to those in need. Catholic Charities helps the Bishop of Austin fulfill Christ’s mission in Central Texas. Positions at Catholic Charities of Central Texas help to extend the ministry of the Catholic Church in particular ways. Therefore, the Catholic Charities of Central Texas employee in this position is related to and assists the Catholic Church in the performance of its ministry and thereby engages in ministry for the church.
ESSENTIAL DUTIES
- As an integral part of your ministry for the Church as carried out in this position, support and uphold the philosophy of Catholic ministry and the mission of the Diocese of Austin in both your professional and personal life.
- Act as a witness to Gospel values by modeling the teachings of the Catholic Church.
- Continuously grow in your ministry by participating in religious ceremonies, training sessions, and reflection activities as directed.
- Develop, manage, monitor and evaluate program work plans including program outputs and outcomes to ensure quality program development for agency and contracting compliance.
- Train, supervise, mentor, and evaluate staff to ensure compliance with expectations and best practice standards.
- Develop, manage and monitor program budgets including program revenues and expenditures to ensure accountability and operation within established budget.
- Assist in the identification and development of resources (volunteer, donor, financial) necessary to ensure successful program performance, including the preparation of proposals.
- Research and analyze community trends and emerging needs by evaluating and modifying program responses to address identified needs in conjunction with agency leadership.
- Cultivate positive relationships with relevant funding and monitoring entities, faith-based organizations, social service providers, and other community partners.
- Complete and review all necessary documentation to ensure compliance with funding and licensing requirements, best practice and agency quality assurance standards.
- Participate in the Leadership Team, promoting agency’s mission, vision, values and strategic direction both within the agency and outside of the agency, as well as serve as an active team member to advance the mission.
- Develop and implement program policies and procedures to ensure effective and efficient delivery of services.
- Use effective and appropriate supervision and management techniques to maximize employee morale and effectiveness.
- Maintain a work schedule that maximizes availability to staff and customers.
KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS, AND ABILITIES
- Ability to develop, manage, and work within the parameters of a program budget.
- Ability to effectively prepare and present information and respond to questions from groups of managers, clients, customers, and the general public.
- Ability to execute with efficiency on short-and long term projects.
- Skills in oral and written communication.
- Ability to work independently and with a minimum of supervision.
- Ability to work effectively with diverse populations, including low-income and disadvantaged persons.
- Ability to conformably work in a faith-based environment.
- Ability to always maintain confidentiality.
- Ability to operate various word processing software, spreadsheets, and database programs.
- Ability to organize, prioritize, and utilize effective time management techniques to meet deadlines.
- Ability to follow instructions furnished in verbal or written format.
- Ability to create and foster an environment consistent with agency culture, mission, vision, and values.
- Ability to develop and maintain positive relationships with all segments of the community (parishes, priests, religious, laity, Catholic ministries, civic leaders and community agencies).
- Ability to provide excellent customer service to internal and external customers and work effectively with others.
- Ability to travel throughout a 25-county service region as necessary.
Minimum Qualifications:
Education and Training:
Master’s degree from an accredited American university or equivalent in a foreign country.
Experience:
One (1) year of full-time wage-earning experience in managing professionals.
Catholic Requirement:
Must be a practicing Catholic in good standing.
Licenses/Certifications:
Valid Texas driver’s license.
Must maintain compliance with the Diocese of Austin Ethics and Integrity in Ministry (EIM) policies throughout the employment period.
Preferred Qualifications:
Language Requirement
English (proficient in conversing, reading, and writing).
WORKING CONDITIONS
Catholic Charities is an at-will employer.
All buildings and vehicles owned by Catholic Charities of Central Texas are tobacco free.
Working in a fast-paced environment with priorities and plans that may change rapidly.
Will be exposed to religious ceremonies, conduct and speech, including Catholic Christian prayer and liturgical celebrations.
Will be required to adhere to established dress codes and conduct standards.
Working on weekends, evenings and some holidays is required.
May be required to use personal or agency vehicles to drive to off-site locations through a 25-county region.
Traveling within and outside the 25-county service region for meetings and other events may be required, and travel may include overnight lodging.
