Uplifting Parents Program Director

Position Summary: The Uplifting Parents Director position is to provide services in the Uplifting Parents Program of Catholic Social Services in adherence to the mission statement of the agency.

Major Tasks

1. Oversee the planning, direction, budget and successful implementation of the Uplifting Parents Program.

Requirements of the Position

1. Master’s Degree preferred, bachelors with administrative experience.
2. If masters prepared, we would encourage you to work towards your full licensure.
3. If a CSW-PIP, may be asked to provide supervision to CSW staff.
4. Has a basic understanding of Catholic Social Teaching and demonstrates a willingness to live a personal and professional life in accordance with this teaching.
5. Adherence to your profession’s code of ethics.
6. Adherence to the CSS Code of Ethics.

Administration

1. Meet regularly (as assigned) for supervision with the Executive Director to consider program needs, and to update on activities and needs in the program.
2. Oversee the Uplifting Parents Coalition, and plan and run UP Coalition meetings.
3. Work with the communication department and other department heads to develop a communication plan for the Uplifting Parents Program.
4. Ensure any ongoing program evaluation or research efforts are being met,
5. Establish policies or procedures related to the Uplifting Parents Program.
6. Ensure any requirements from funders are being met, reports are written and keep in communication with those funders.
7. Assist in the development of funding and resources needed for the implementation of the Uplifting Parents Program.
8. Participates in department head meetings, social media meetings, staff meetings, and in-service training.
9. Assist the executive director with the recruitment, selection and retention of staff to work in the program.
10. Oversees the recruitment efforts.

Supervision

1. Provide supervision and evaluation to the Uplifting Parents Mentors
2. Oversee and coordinate the training of the Uplifting Parents team as a whole.
3. See to it that client records meet standards within the Uplifting Parents Program.
4. Oversee the application, interview, and selection of Uplifting Parents participants.
5. Conduct weekly supervision as required by licensing standards and/or as needed to keep Uplifting Parents Team aware of activities within the department.
6. Works with staff to see that approximately 50% of mentor’s time is spent providing direct services to clients.

Case Work

1. Provide mentoring and case management services to Uplifting Parents participants.
2. Provide outreach to community partners informing them of the Uplifting Parents Program and encourage ongoing recruitment for participant applications.
3. Actively remain aware of resources that are beneficial to families living in poverty and the unique barriers faced with lower income families in Rapid City.
4. To be aware of the Prosperity Initiative Program and continually collaborate with their program staff and work towards mutually beneficial goals.
5. Other duties as assigned.

Relationship

1. Reports to the Executive Director of CSS.
2. Needs to maintain effective working relationship with co-workers, other social service agencies, Catholic Diocese, parishes, schools, United Way, and other nonprofit agencies.