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.