Director of Sanctuary OKC

Catholic Charities Archdiocese of OKC•Oklahoma City, OK

10d•Onsite

About The Position

The Sanctuary Women’s Development Center (SWDC) Director is responsible for the supervision, safety, and care of daily clients. This includes managing and monitoring day-to-day operations, addressing client care needs and implementing social and learning activities for adults and children. The Director also provides case management services

Requirements

Advanced degree in social work or a related human services field, preferred
Three to five years of experience in social services for children and families.
Minimum of three years of supervisory experience.
At least two years of experience working in a homeless shelter or outreach services.
This position requires working closely with women in sensitive and personal settings. In order to preserve client privacy, dignity, and comfort, applicants for this position must be female.
Demonstrated skills in case management.
Equivalent combinations of education and relevant experience may be considered.
Strong verbal and written communication, listening, and presentation skills.
Strong interpersonal skills with the ability to work effectively at all organizational levels.
Experience in program and strategy development, budgeting, personnel management, and continuous quality improvement.
Ability to establish and maintain healthy boundaries with staff, clients, and students.
Ability to work effectively with staff, volunteers, parishes, and community partners.
Ability to adapt communication style to diverse situations.
Strong organizational and time management skills.
Demonstrated conflict resolution skills.
Ability to work independently and proactively.
Proficiency in Microsoft Office and general computer literacy.
Valid Oklahoma driver’s license and ability to drive.
Prolonged sitting, walking, finger dexterity, repetitive motions, talking, hearing, and visual acuity.
Occasional lifting of up to 10 pounds.
Possible travel by car or plane, which may require extended periods of sitting or standing.

Responsibilities

Provide administrative and case work supervision to case managers, including case review and chart audits.
Create and implement policies and procedures in accordance with CARF standards.
Supervise staff and student interns, including training, performance evaluations and development of work methods and procedures.
Conduct program evaluation and design and participate in case consultations.
Collaborate with community agencies to provide services to unhoused persons, including public speaking, attending meetings, conferences and training.
Establish respectful relationships with persons served and apply appropriate interventions to meet services goals while maintaining appropriate boundaries.
Coordinate policy development, program implementation, grant application and oversight, reporting, monitoring and collaboration with project partners.
Coordinate services related to activities of daily living, including personal storage, mail laundry facilities and recreation.
Conduct daily facility inspections for client rule compliance and safety.
Manage learning activity schedules and content
Perform other duties as assigned by the Senior Director of Social Services.
Provide engagement and intake services
Conduct psychosocial assessment to identify client strengths and needs
Develop service plans in collaboration with clients
Plan, coordinate and monitor services, including collaboration with other providers
Review of client progress and adjust services as needed
Assist with scheduling and/or facilitating group classes on job search and daily living skills.
Connect clients with community resources to support growth
Conduct advocacy on behalf of clients and families
Perform other service coordination activities as needed
Supervises case managers, staff, interns and volunteers.