St. Michael's | Assistant Program Director

CATHOLIC CHARITIES OF THE ARCHDIOCESE•Houston, TX

2d•Onsite

About The Position

The Assistant Program Director assists the Director of St. Michael’s with delivering shelter-related services to clients. In conjunction with the Director, this position supports overall fiscal and financial management of the program’s annual budget, oversees program operations staff and service delivery, and supervises staff across various departments. The role functions as a Licensed Child Care Administrator to help ensure staff and program compliance with Texas Department of Family and Protective Services minimum standards, DHS/ICE requirements, accreditation standards, and related guidelines. It also ensures a safe environment for clients and delivery of shelter services in accordance with policies and procedures. The Assistant Program Director provides leadership and staff support for a 24-hour service operation; supports staff supervision, child safety, service quality, shelter-home maintenance, and coordination with third-party providers and funders; and recruits, hires, develops, and may terminate staff. The position supports budgeting and financial monitoring, prepares grant proposals and required reports, ensures compliance with funder and state licensing requirements, and maintains relationships with agency staff, funders, licensing authorities, consulates, community providers, and other stakeholders. The role represents Catholic Charities at community meetings and events, attends training, and performs other duties as assigned by the division Vice President. The position is full-time, based in Central Houston, Texas, with a day shift and travel of up to 25%.

Requirements

Bachelor’s degree in Social Work, Education, Psychology, or Sociology; alternatively, five years of experience in a social services or childcare agency or shelter setting.
Two years of experience in program management or as a director of a licensed childcare program.
Active Licensed Child Care Administrator (LCCA) certification, or ability to obtain certification within six months of employment.
Bilingual in Spanish and English.
Valid Texas Driver’s License.
Advanced knowledge of funder minimum standards.
Strong leadership and management record, including developing people.
Ability to work under pressure and manage multiple deadlines.
Cultural sensitivity and ability to comply with applicable codes of conduct and ethics.
Ability to work with and earn the respect of federal, state, and local community leaders and other constituencies in the industry and diocese.
Excellent verbal and written communication skills.
Ability to safely drive and transport clients in agency vehicles.
Ability to appropriately handle and maintain confidential information.
Ability to prioritize responsibilities, manage multiple tasks, and work in a fast-paced environment.
Knowledge and understanding of professional boundaries with children in care, staff, and volunteers.
Positive attitude, solution-focused approach, and professional behavior.
Compliance with federal contractor vaccine mandate requirements.

Responsibilities

Assist the Director of St. Michael’s with the delivery of shelter-related services to clients.
Assist with managing the program’s annual budget and monitoring financial statements.
Oversee program operations staff and service delivery, and supervise staff across various departments.
Provide leadership and staff support for the 24-hour service operation, including staff supervision, child safety, service quality, shelter-home functioning and maintenance, and coordination with third-party providers and funders.
Recruit, hire, develop, and potentially terminate staff; ensure annual performance evaluations and appropriate performance-improvement follow-up are completed.
Support development, maintenance, and monitoring of the operating budget.
Prepare, write, and submit grant proposals, required funder reports, and agency program-level information.
Ensure program compliance with funder requirements, state licensure requirements, accreditation standards, and applicable policies and procedures.
Act as alternate Licensed Child Care Administrator and help ensure childcare services follow state licensing standards, including collaboration with other program LCCAs.
Maintain professional relationships with Catholic Charities staff, funder representatives, state licensing authorities, Consulate Generals, community providers, and other stakeholders.
Represent Catholic Charities at networking meetings, collaborations, partnerships, and public community events.
Attend training and perform other duties assigned by the division Vice President, including participation in staff retreats, United Way tours, agency fairs, and speaking engagements.
Help ensure a safe environment for clients and delivery of shelter-related services in accordance with policies and procedures.