Executive Director of Catholic Charities, Diocese of Springfield, MA
Essential Duties & Responsibilities:
The Executive Director is responsible for overseeing all program management of Catholic Charities throughout the Diocese of Springfield.
This includes but is not limited to: • Direct supervision of program managers. • Community relations. • Program funding and development. • Develop and maintain budget. • Quality assurance. • Contract compliance and reporting for all agency programs, including but not limited to:
o Community and Parish Partnerships
o Immigration Services
o Emergency Assistance
o Catholic Campaign for Human Development
o Catholic Relief Services
o Western Mass Funding Resource Center
o H.I.V. Services
o Parish Social Ministry • Assist in developing and monitoring agency long range plans and program goals. • Consistently meet accreditation and licensing requirements for program services. • Participate in community groups to ensure agency services are pertinent. • Implementation of integrated services to serve as an advocate for those with mental health issues, are food insecure, lack access to housing, or are migrants and refugees. • Development of collaborative networks. • Enforcement of agency policies and procedures. • Promote the mission, work, and activities of Catholic Charities in a positive manner with all staff, clients, and the general public at all times. • Respond appropriately to the cultural differences present within the community. • Other duties as assigned.
Qualifications: • Master's degree in management, social work, or a related field preferred. • Minimum of 5 years senior leadership in a similarly sized family service agency. • Experience managing and supervising staff. • Experience in forecasting, program contracting, and fund development. • Understanding of Catholic social teaching and commitment to the role of the agency within the social mission of the Catholic Church. • Bilingual English/Spanish preferred. • Basic computer competency in MS Office and Windows.