Job Overview

The Director is responsible for specific programs of their mission area. This includes personnel administration, program management, fiscal planning and monitoring, accreditation compliance and risk management. He/she is also responsible for integrating the services of their mission into the services of the other agency missions, to ensure a seamless, holistic approach to client service at Catholic Charities of Dallas.

ESSENTIAL DUTIES & RESPONSIBILITIES:

Develops annual operating plans which clearly defines program goals, objectives, and performance standards
Assists program managers in the development of program policies and procedures by evaluating and providing approval for drafts and amendments
Assist in the identification and development of resources (volunteers, grants as necessary to ensure successful program functioning, including the preparation of proposals)
Monitors program revenue and expenditures to ensure accountability and operation within budget constraints
Facilitates and/or conducts outreach activities including development and distribution of program information materials, and community presentations
Completes all necessary paperwork to ensure quality client service and compliance with funding requirement
Creates, writes and updates program proposals (grants/contracts)
Completes all necessary paperwork to ensure quality client services and compliance with funding requirements
Develops an effective working relationship with other program directors and leadership teams in other departments (development, HR, accounting, etc.)
Responsible for personnel administration providing appropriate training to staff and participation in agency training as necessary; ensuring adherence to agency policies and procedures by staff, volunteers and clients; delegation of specific areas of responsibility to staff; presiding at regular staff meetings
Responsible for the timely, effective communication to program staff
Responsible for compliance with all licensing and contractual requirements (programmatic and fiscal)
You will ensure that volunteers are wisely, carefully, and responsibly managed, all for the benefit of the clients we serve.

OTHER DUTIES:

Responsible for outcome reporting and audits
Provides for the implementation of safe environment and other risk management policies and procedures by staff Represents programs to the public and identify new opportunities for service by the agency
Supports the Missions, Values, and Vision of Catholic Charities of Dallas
Adhere to policies related to boundaries with and protection of clients.
Complete required abuse prevention training (Safe Environment) and others, as required by program.
Report suspicious and inappropriate behaviors.
Follow mandated abuse reporting requirements.
Adhere to job specific abuse risk management responsibilities.
Adhere to procedures related to managing high risk activities and supervising clients, as applicable.
Respond quickly and effectively to policy and procedure violations using the organization’s disciplinary procedures.
Provide staff with regular feedback regarding abuse risk prevention and a healthy reporting culture.
Ensure required abuse prevention practices are followed and a healthy reporting culture is maintained.

EDUCATION & TRAINING:

BA in Business Administration, or related field required.
Experience in legal work and/or practicing immigration law required.
Master’s degree in business, JD (Juris Doctor), or related field preferred
At least five years of demonstrated or progressive administration and leadership roles
Additional accreditations as required by specific program.

KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS & ABILITIES:

Highly motivated; able to work independently and as part of a team and with energy, optimism and persistence
Computer literate and experience with MS Office suite of products and programmatic database applications
Highly developed skills in strategic planning, budgeting and team management Excellent verbal and interpersonal skills.
Must be able to represent CCD at community events and meetings Excellent knowledge of / proficiency in:
Data collection and analysis as related to nonprofit outcomes
Strategic planning, budgeting and team building
Problem solving, accuracy and attention to detail
High level ability to: o Analyze and systematically compile technical and statistical information and to prepare reports and correspondence
Comprehend and make inferences from written material
Review the work products of others to ensure conformance to standard
Proven organizational skills including the ability to manage multiple tasks and projects simultaneously, meet deadlines and produce high quality results quickly
Computer literate and experience with MS Office suite of products and programmatic database applications; internet applications; ETO (outcomes database) experience a plus
Collaborative style that fosters workplace excellence and mutual staff support

OTHER REQUIREMENTS: (background check, driving record, language, physical) Background Check: This position requires a criminal background check

Physical demands: N/A Driving Record: N/A

Health: pre-employment drug screen is required

Language requirements: bilingual English/Spanish preferred

Pay: $120,000.00 - $130,000.00 per year

Benefits:

403(b)
Dental insurance
Employee assistance program
Flexible spending account
Health insurance
Life insurance
Paid time off
Parental leave
Referral program
Retirement plan
Vision insurance

Application Question(s):

Which areas of immigration law have you worked with?

Family-based immigration

Asylum/refugee matters

Removal defense

VAWA/U visas/T visas

Naturalization/citizenship

Employment-based immigration

Humanitarian immigration

Other

How many employees have you directly supervised at one time?
Describe your experience supervising immigration attorneys, DOJ-accredited representatives, paralegals, or other legal services staff.
What experience do you have managing immigration legal services grants, contracts, or government-funded programs?
Have you been responsible for monitoring program compliance, case documentation, reporting requirements, or grant deliverables?

Education:

Bachelor's (Required)

Experience:

Leadership: 5 years (Required)

License/Certification:

Bar License (Preferred)

Ability to Commute:

Dallas, TX 75247 (Required)

Work Location: In person

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