Associate Director of Community Services

The Associate Director of Community Services is responsible for the overall leadership and operational administration of the following ministries of Catholic Charities in the Diocese of Houma-Thibodaux (CCHT):  Food Banks and Pantries, Thrift Stores, Individual & Family Assistance, Case Management and/or Case Coordination of Community Services, Parish Engagement & Volunteer Management and Disaster Response & Recovery. The Associate Director assists the Executive Director to ensure that the agency fulfills its mission to provide service to people in need, to advocate for justice in social structures, and to call the Church and other community leaders with shared goals to serve the needs of the communities. The Associate Director ensures that the agency ministries identify the needs of the community and develop outreach efforts at the diocesan, parish and community levels.  The Associate Director works in collaboration with the Executive Director, the CCHT board members, and other leadership in the agency to ensure program managers of the Community Service ministries promote the agency programs and identify opportunities and enhancements to existing programs for individuals and families needing our assistance. The Associate Director must engage in program planning, establishing community partnerships to enhance our programs, and promote opportunities for volunteer engagement in putting their Faith into Action.

ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES INCLUDE THE FOLLOWING:

            (other duties may be assigned)

1.       Leading through vision, values, and mission of CCHT.

2.       Executive Leadership and Management.

3.       Build Community Partnerships supporting the ministries through collaboration, communication, and market/community relations.

4.       Provides oversight to programs and services of the agency while ensuring the delivery of quality services.

5.       Promote the culture of the organization that builds trust, internally and externally.

6.       Human resource management and performance management.

7.       Establishes and maintains positive relations, communication, and collaboration with the Executive Director, Program Managers, Diocesan staff, Diocesan leadership, parishes and other internal and external community partners.

8.       Experience in strategic planning, budget management, operations management, identifying opportunities for ministry growth, and assessing the productivity, output , and impact of the ministries.

The Associate Director of Community Services is responsible for carrying out other duties as assigned by the Executive Director.

THIS POSITION SUPERVISES:  Direct Program Managers of Food Banks, Thrift Stores, Individual & Family Assistance, Parish Engagement & Volunteer Management and Disaster Response & Recovery.

QUALIFICATIONS TO PERFORM THE JOB SUCCESSFULLY:

Education and/or Experience: 

·         Bachelor's degree or Advanced degree required.

·         Extensive knowledge in Catholic Social Teaching.

·         Active participant in community organizations.

Other Skills and Requirements:

• Must be able to successfully pass Safe Environment training.
• Must be able to communicate clearly to all by phone, verbally, and in written form.
• Knowledge of Microsoft Office.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
• Ability to organize and work independently.
• Ability to work in an office environment with or without interruptions.
• Ability to sit at a desk for prolonged period with repetitive hand motions.
• Ability to travel in one’s own vehicle within the Diocese of Houma-Thibodaux and state for day and night meetings, presentations, and ability to work a flexible schedule as needed.
• Knowledge of Catholic Church teachings and values.
• Active Catholic in good standing with the Church.
• Ability to maintain confidentiality of sensitive situations and documents/records.

Work Schedule: Monday through Friday; 8:00AM to 4:30PM with 1 hour for lunch

                                Weekend work is as needed

Competitive pay, comprehensive benefits package including health, dental, and wellness insurance, generous paid time off.

For Consideration please submit:

·         Cover Letter

·         Resume

·         Online Application

The Diocese of Houma-Thibodaux is an Equal Opportunity Employer and does not discriminate against applicants or employees by reason of race, color, religion*, sex, national origin, age, disability, veteran status, genetic information of any other basis prohibited by applicable law.

*The Diocese, in its sole discretion, reserves the right to require "practicing Catholic" to be a qualification for a position.

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