Job Description

Overview

Catholic Charities of Louisville is the social-service arm of the Archdiocese of Louisville. We provide help and create hope for the poor and vulnerable through a wide range of programs, assisting clients of all races, backgrounds and beliefs. Our service area includes 24 counties throughout Central Kentucky.

Job Skills / Requirements

St. Vincent de Paul Outreach Ministries (SVDP) is a program within Catholic Charities of Louisville (“CCL”), and reports to the CCL Director of Community Outreach Services. The SVDP Director is responsible for all administrative and operational aspects of SVDP, ensuring that its overall goal and mission is accomplished – to carry on the history of service by the Catholic Church, meeting the needs of neighborhood residents with compassion.

The SVDP Director collaborates and coordinates services with other CCL programs, as well as CCL Advancement (development, communications, mission) and Finance departments. S/he develops and maintains working relationships with related service providers, other entities in Nelson County, and the wider community to assess and meet the needs of SVDP clients and neighborhood residents generally. S/he proposes new projects and partnerships to CCL leadership to address observed needs.  

In keeping with CCL’s mission, vision, and Catholic identity, the SVDP Program Director demonstrates the Welcome, Empower, and Strengthen values of the agency.

ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND TASKS:

1. Oversee all operations, services, and financial assistance provision at SVDP through management and coordination of operational activities for the agency, including employee management, volunteer engagement, client assistance, food pantry and thrift store operations.
2. Represent Catholic Charities in engaging the Nelson County community in the work and mission of SVDP. Community-facing work often happens outside regular business hours on weekends and evenings.
3. Engage in a collaborative process with the CCL CFO, store and pantry managers, and the SVDP Advisory Council to develop the program’s annual operating budget. Work closely with the CCL Finance Department to manage the program budget, track in-kind donations, and comply with funding requirements.
4. Work closely with the CCL Advancement Department to enhance program visibility, increase donor and volunteer engagement, and increase public support from the Catholic community and broader community.
5. With the support of CCL’s COO, maintain and update SVDP protocols and standard operating procedures consistent with Catholic Charities policies and grants guidelines. Ensure regular audits of physical and electronic client case files for compliance with funding source guidelines and requirements. 
6. Oversee staff and volunteers under his/her direction to provide services in accord with CCL’s commitment to uplift human dignity.
7. Through community engagement and client interaction, identify gaps in service and propose new projects and partnerships to address unmet needs.
8. Develop annual programmatic goals for SVDP and measure progress against goals.
9. All other duties as assigned.

EDUCATION AND EXPERIENCE:

• Bachelor’s degree is required. A minimum of three years’ supervisory experience is required.
• Familiarity with Nelson County community is required. Practicing Catholics preferred.
• Reasonable accommodation may be provided for those who are able to perform the essential duties of the job.

SPECIALIZED SKILLS AND KNOWLEDGE:

• Must represent Catholic Charities in a positive manner in dress and presentation when meeting the public, and demonstrate good networking skills.
• Must be able to relate to a varied ethnic population and requests from people in need.
• Must be able to communicate well verbally and in writing with colleagues, superiors, clients, and community personnel.
• Must be able to manage competing demands and use time effectively.
• Must have knowledge of and familiarity with community resources.
• Must have valid driver’s license and personal transportation.
• Must be able to work under pressure and handle stressful situations.
• Must be proficient in PC skills including Microsoft Office applications such as Word and Excel plus Outlook and databases.
• Must be able to maintain confidentiality of information.
• Must demonstrate self-confidence, initiative, flexibility, and a high degree of professionalism.

Education Requirements (All)

Bachelor's Degree required

Additional Information / Benefits

Benefits: Medical Insurance, Life Insurance, Dental Insurance, Vision Insurance, Paid Vacation, Paid Sick Days, Paid Holidays, Short Term Disability, Long Term Disability, 401K/403b Plan