Program Director I

C Catholic Charities of Los Angeles, Inc. is one of the largest human services providers in California. The agency operates a variety of programs to serve the poor and strives to find permanent solutions to crisis situations by offering clients the tools and resources needed to achieve greater self-reliance and stability in their lives. Catholic Charities operates 18 community centers and 10 homeless shelters and also serves the poor with multi-faceted programs, including: after-school childcare; immigration, refugee, youth employment and psychological services; homework assistance and tutoring; English as a Second Language (ESL) and General Education diploma (GED) classes for adults; and services for homebound seniors and pregnant and parenting youth. In this way, Catholic Charities maintains a continuum of care for clients as they move from vulnerability to self-sufficiency We are looking for a Program Director to oversee our Immigration and Refugee Services program. The person in this role manages all aspects of Catholic Charities’ programs in a region, including program development, financial management, resource development, strategic planning, quality improvement, program operations and assessment. Responsibilities: • Direct and supervise assigned program staff and volunteers. • Responsible for the fiscal and human resources implementation with the region. • Maintain liaison with key governmental, Agency and community leaders in the region. • Plan, organize and conduct approved programs in accordance with official directives and applicable contract provisions and government regulations. • Supervises program staff responsible for implementation of programs and maintenance of program records in accordance with approved standards and practices. • Implement program policies and procedures to ensure contractual and legal compliance as well as program performance standards. • Participates in fundraising activities • Serves as community liaison. • Establishes and maintains cooperative relationships with other agencies and community groups. • Promotes continuous quality improvement and service delivery that is aligned with the Agency’s mission. • Displays sensitivity to the client population’s cultural and socioeconomic characteristics. • Performs related duties as assigned. Qualifications: • Master’s degree in a related field. • Five to seven years of related experience including three years in a supervisory position. • Direction, evaluation, training and supervision of staff. • Design and implement effective programs. • Handle public contact and relations effectively. • Communicate effectively in written and oral form. • Display sensitivity, tact and responsiveness in various situations and needs. • Develop and maintain effective working relationships. • Use independent judgment and initiative. • Maintain high level of confidentiality. • Planning short- and long-range goals. • Administrative principles and their application. • Community social resources and government agencies. • Principles of supervision, training and performance evaluation. • Fundraising techniques. • Applicable state and federal laws and regulations. • Appropriate handbooks and reference materials. • Budget preparation and management. Catholic Charities offers a wide range of employee benefits to support the total wellness of its employees. Our competitive package provides the flexibility to select the benefits that best meets the employee’s needs. Benefits are effective the first of the month following 30 days of employment. • Medical, Dental & Vision • Life Insurance • Retirement Plan to include 401a/employer contribution only and 403(b) • Supplemental Insurance (life, Accident, disability insurance, etc.) • Flexible Spending Account • Health Care Spending Account Reimbursement accounts (HAS) • Vacation days – 12 days per year • Sick time – 10 days per year • Short and Long Term Disability • 13 holidays per year for regular f/t & p/t employees • Public Service Loan Forgiveness • Cell Phones for those working in Shelters or with Clients outside of the office • Employee Recognition - Annual Staff Appreciation Day Event • Free Parking Apply tot his job