Careers

Major Function: Ensures the Catholic Social Services Mission of service, empowerment and enrichment of those in need is carried out with dignity in keeping with the professional and ethical standards through each of the ministries provided by the Dothan Area Office.

Accountable: Archdiocesan Director of Social Services

Qualifications: Preferred candidate will hold a Master’s Degree in Social Work or a related field; licensure and 3-5 years’ administrative experience preferred. Employee must successfully complete the Archdiocese of Mobile’s Children and Adolescent Protection Program and background check. Position requires employee to have current Alabama Driver’s License and insurance coverage of a personal vehicle, which will be driven for business purposes.

Responsibilities:

• Serves as a conscience to staff to ensure the Mission of CSS is followed and all inquiries for services are handled in a spirit of confidentiality and professionalism.
• Maintains adequate staff office coverage for service of clients during published office hours of 8:30-4:30, Monday through Friday.
• Ensures the equitable delivery of CSS services to all persons regardless of religious affiliation in all counties in which CSS receives United Way funding.
• Ensures the delivery of social services to Catholic and non-Catholic families throughout the Dothan Deanery.
• Responsible for hiring, providing for training, supervising, and evaluating performance of Program Coordinators.
• Assists Program Coordinators with setting goals for and reaching service outcomes.
• Maintains statistical data for agency, prepares annual report, and oversees Facebook and website data.  
• Responsible for holding monthly staff meetings and for issuing inter-office communications which clarify and affirm operational policies and procedures.
• Plans and executes bi-annual staff in-services and retreats that address issues relevant to all staff.
• Meets quarterly with Archdiocesan Director to facilitate the carrying out of CSS personnel and program policies. Maintains a minimum of bi-weekly telephone contact to discuss strengths, challenges, and a timeline for resolving issues. Seeks more frequent contact if assistance is needed.
• Responsible for ensuring adequate and quality public relations coverage as needed for CSS programs.
• Participates in the election of new Board Members in keeping with the identified needs of the overall Board. Responsible for orienting new Board Members to agency programs and staff, clients, and local social service network.
• Convenes and meets bi-monthly with Board and with Board Chair and Executive Committee, or Committee Chairs as needed. Communicates with Board Members in a timely manner regarding meeting dates. Responsible for maintaining written minutes of all formal Board and Committee meetings.
• Responsible for preparation of annual Catholic Charities/United Way budgets. Seeks input and approval of budgets by both the Archdiocesan Director and Board of Directors prior to submission for funding. Monitors ongoing financial picture of agency with Board members. Consults with Archdiocesan Director regarding funding shortfalls.
• Director responsible for sustaining the United Way relationship for the agency and satisfying all membership requirements.

Send resume to [email protected] or 188 S. Florida Street, Mobile, AL 36606 by January 15^th, 2023.

Major Objective:  Interview and assess individuals and families to determine eligibility for emergency assistance and special programs
Position:  Non-Exempt
Position Reports to:   EA Program Manager
Qualifications:  Bachelor’s Degree in the field of social services or human services related field.  Candidate must possess above-average communication skills and ability to assess need-based individuals and families. Must have a valid Alabama Driver’s License and have personal automobile insurance coverage.  Travel throughout Mobile County will be required.  Candidate must successfully complete the Archdiocesan Child Protection Training and background check.
Responsibilities:

• Conducts client intakes and assessments; determine eligibility for services based on agency guidelines and special program guidelines
• Promote concise, factual documentation for client files in a timely manner
• Advocate on behalf of clients to obtain services and resolve problematic issues within the community
• Increase knowledge of existing local, state, and federal agency programs to better service agency client population
• Coordinate home visits as needed on a case by case basis with the Program Manager
• Assist in food pantry stocking when needed to insure quality of services to clients
• Related duties as requested