Director of Pittsburg Office

Location: Pittsburg, KS

Organization: Catholic Charities Wichita

Type: Full-Time | Salary | In-Person | Mon-Fri | 8 am – 5 pm

Summary: Under general direction of the Senior Director of Operations, develops, directs and provides oversight of the Catholic Charities Pittsburg office. The Director also develops and maintains relationships for the benefits of the clients served in the Pittsburg office service area.

Daily Responsibilities:

• Demonstrate an understanding of, and support for, the mission of Catholic Charities
• Keep up to date on poverty and community change strategies
• Assist Catholic Charities’ leadership to determine services to be offered in relationship to capacity, community changes and funding opportunities
• Hire, train, supervise, and evaluate program staff
• Align all actions according to agency's CARE values: Compassion, Advocacy, Respect, and Excellence, and instill CARE values in employees being supervised
• Oversee office financial assistance screening and eligibility, referrals, case management, case documentation, and case compliance
• Ensure case management availability to clients who are not eligible for financial assistance or not requesting financial assistance
• Develop and oversee all southeast Kansas poverty efforts to include financial capability, relationship education, and other strategies as funding allows
• Develop referral sources for southeast Kansas programming and to community resources
• Ensure accurate data collection and timely reporting for grant compliance and Agency reports
• Develop relationships and strong community support for Pittsburg office service area
• Attend community meetings representing Catholic Charities
• Ensure a collegial relationship with Pittsburg Housing Authority, SEK-CAP, CCMHC, local parishes and other critical partners
• Performs other related assigned duties
  
  

Skills and Abilities:

• Proficiency in Microsoft Office products
• Demonstrates strong technological proficiency and adaptability
• Works effectively with others to achieve shared goals
• Communicates clearly and professionally in both verbal and written forms; actively listens, conveys information effectively, and adapts messaging to diverse audiences
• Ability to easily and quickly adjust to changing priorities, environments, and challenges
• Demonstrates a keen understanding and care for all
• Handles disagreements calmly and respectfully while always maintaining professionalism
• Acts with honesty, humility, and takes responsibility for outcomes
• Identifies issues, analyzes options, and implements creative solutions
• Strives for high-quality work, is detail-oriented, and meets deadlines
• Shows a strong willingness to learn and stays up to date with best practices
  
  

Education & Experience:

• Bachelor’s degree preferred.
• Minimum of two (2) years in housing and working with low-income, economically disadvantaged families is preferred.
• Preference will be given to applicants that have work experience with HUD programs
• Experience with grant funding, implementing and reporting
• Supervision experience required
  
  

Exposures and Physical Demands: Exposures: Controlled work environment with noise/vibrations from general office equipment. Minimal exposure to fumes/dust/odors.

• Work type: Moderate, exerting up to 10 pounds of force occasionally, and/or up to 50 pounds of force frequently, and/or a negligible amount of force constantly to move objects
• Climbing/Balancing/Freedom to Move: Minimally required to move about office. Sit approximately 75% of time
• Stooping/Bending: Frequently
• Reaching: Occasional, overhead as well as horizontal and down
• Vision: Adequate to perform essential functions
• Color vision: No particular requirement
• Hearing: Frequently perceive nature of sounds by ear
• Speech: Frequently express ideas by means of spoken word
• Eye/Hand/Foot Coordination: Frequently operates equipment requiring moderate ability
• Manual Dexterity: Frequently operates equipment requiring moderate ability
• Mobility: Valid Kansas Driver’s License, proof of insurance, reliable transportation
  
  

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