FLSA CLASSIFICATION: Exempt
HOURS: Full-time
RESPONSIBLE TO: Chief Operating Officer
DIRECT REPORTS: Macon Programs Staff
LOCATION: Macon, GA
COMPENSATION: $70,000 - $74,000 per year, paid bi-weekly
Depaul USA is proud to be an equal opportunity workplace, and we are firmly committed to creating an equitable and inclusive environment for all employees. If you need reasonable accommodation in any part of the hiring process, please let us know.
Depaul USA’s Macon program includes a day resource center, medical respite, health clinic, and housing program that provides services to individuals facing the immediate crisis of homelessness. We provide a welcoming place where individuals can get a hot meal, relax, shower, do laundry, obtain medical care, attend classes, and speak with case managers.
The Macon Director is responsible for leading and managing a day center, housing program, medical respite, and a health clinic, and in a manner consistent with the organization’s values. The goals of all Macon programs are to meet the immediate needs of individuals facing the crisis of homelessness; assist individuals to access the resources and services necessary to move towards more stable housing and community integration; and identify ways to prevent individuals from becoming homeless.
Primary Duties and Responsibilities
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Provide leadership in the development of strategic objectives and vision for all Depaul USA programs in Macon; communicate this vision to public, staff, and stakeholders. Liaise with local city officials, funders, and community groups to strengthen services for homeless and disadvantaged people in Macon.
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Manage all aspects of the Daybreak Day Center, respite, health clinic, and housing program. In cooperation with the Assistant Director, Clinic Manager and Respite Manager, create and maintain systems, procedures, and processes for the delivery of services at all Macon programs.
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Work with local medical systems to identify gaps in services with a focus on improving outcomes for respite residents.
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In cooperation with the Assistant Director, Clinic Manager and Respite Manager, create and maintain systems, procedures and processes for the recruitment, management, and deployment of Macon staff and volunteers. Directly manage and supervise all staff, volunteers, and agencies that provide services through Depaul USA Macon.
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Develop a base of nongovernmental funding from the city’s business and philanthropic communities to complement existing operating support. Work closely with President/Executive Director and Director of Development to develop an overall fundraising strategy and identify potential foundation support. With the assistance of the Development office design, implement, and manage fundraising campaigns and events. Manage strategies and activities for donor cultivation, solicitation, and relations.
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Develop plans to grow the Macon programs, financially and programmatically.
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Develop, maintain, and support a strong Local Advisory Council and Respite Clinical Advisory Committee, which assist with strategic direction for ongoing operations and fundraising in Macon.
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Ensure operating results established in the annual project budget are achieved. Control operating expenses within budget and with prudence.
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Manage staff in recording data for program outputs and outcomes, providing reports and statistics as required.
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Ensure adherence to all quality assurance policies and procedures, especially alignment with the organization’s Vincentian values.
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Work with Management Team to maximize the quality of services offered by Macon project(s) to improve the lives of individuals facing homelessness.
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Deploy a corps of volunteers to assist in service delivery. Recruit, orient, lead, and support staff and volunteers. Liaise with organization’s senior management team to maintain agencyrequired records of staff and volunteers with all legal and organizational requirements.
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In collaboration with program staff and community members, recruit inkind donations for the project including kitchen and food supplies, cooked meals, cleaning supplies, hygiene supplies and other items.
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Manage staff development, discipline and recognition.
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With the Clinic Manager and Respite Manager, maintain relationships with key partners including hospitals, Macon Homeless Coalition, Macon Bibb Mayor, specialty clinic partners, Department of Public Health, and physicians. Regularly meet with hospital and FCHC partners.
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Work closely with the Assistant Director, Respite Manager, Clinic Manager, case managers, Volunteer Coordinator, security, and maintenance to assure participant needs in each program are met.
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Conduct tours of Depaul USA Macon for visitors and volunteers.
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Build good working relationships with other projects and agencies.
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Stay informed of current local and national events, trends, and issues (wherever possible), that impact Depaul USA’s work with the homeless.
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Maintain all records—financial, managerial, statistical, and operational—necessary for the smooth running of the project.
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Stays informed of current local and national events, trends, and issues (wherever possible) that impact Depaul USA’s work with the homeless.
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Strives continuously to develop the role in collaboration with the supervisor to ensure that all tasks are undertaken effectively and appropriately, meeting the strategic goals and objectives of Depaul USA.
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Participates in internal/external meetings as required and attends training events, conferences, and other functions as necessary. Participates in regular supervision and annual appraisal and helps in identifying your jobrelated development and training needs.
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Ensures adherence to all Depaul USA policies and procedures, particularly those relating to Health and Safety, Safeguarding, Code of Practice, and Confidentiality.
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Contributes to the effective implementation of Depaul USA’s Equal Opportunities Policy as it affects both the organization and its work with this client group.
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Undertakes the role professionally, always maintaining a highquality work standard and always working in accordance with the Vision, Mission, and Values of Depaul USA.
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Undertakes any other duties that may be required which are commensurate with the role.
The ideal Director will be an experienced professional with several years of experience in program management capacity, ideally in the social services setting. S/he will ideally have experience: leading others, designing programs, developing procedures for services, managing staff, developing relationships with a wide variety of stakeholders, fundraising, and adapting to changing organization needs. The Director will have the following experience and attributes:
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A fouryear degree plus 5 years of experience in a managerial capacity.
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Exceptional management skills, especially in application to leadership, program design and development, fundraising, and relationship management.
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Exceptional communication, multitasking, and interpersonal skills.
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Excellent computer skills with all Microsoft Office programs.
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Ability to organize tasks, events, and people, and delegate effectively; and
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Strong organization skills and the ability to work as a team and at all levels of the organization.
The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of the job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform essential job functions. In the course of performing the job, the person in this position typically spends time sitting, standing, climbing stairs, walking, driving, carrying (20lbs), lifting (20lbs), operating a computer keyboard, and making and receiving telephone calls. Subjected to outside environmental conditions.
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Must possess a valid Georgia Class C driver's license and comply with Depaul USA’s Motor Vehicle Policy during the course of employment. Additionally, occasional use of a personal vehicle may be necessary.
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Primarily inperson from Depaul USA’s campus in Macon, GA.
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MondayFriday, 8am 4pm EST, but schedule may need to be altered to be present and supervise all shifts.
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In rotation with leadership team on call evenings, nights, weekends and holidays.
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Medical, dental, and vision coverage options for the employee and eligible dependents.
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Company provided Basic Life/AD&D & Short/Long Term disability policies.
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401(k) Retirement plan with employer match.
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Generous Vacation, Sick, and Personal leave and 10 Observed holidays.
A background check (including a criminal records check) must be completed as part of the hiring process. Failure to satisfactorily complete the background check may affect application status or applicants’ employment status.
This job description is intended to accurately reflect the duties, responsibilities, and requirements of the position. It is not intended to be and should not be construed as an all-inclusive list of all the responsibilities, skills, or working conditions associated with the position. Depaul USA and management reserves the right to modify, add, or remove duties and assign other duties as necessary.
Depaul USA is an equal opportunity employer and affords equal opportunity to all applicants for all positions without regard to race, color, religion, gender, sexual orientation, national origin, age, disability, veteran status, or any other status protected under local, state or federal laws.
Thank you for considering Depaul USA! To apply, please submit your resume.
Deadline: Until Filled
To Apply: https://jobs.appone.com/DepaulUSA
Mission Depaul USA supports homeless and marginalized people, providing people experiencing homelessness with purpose and hope for a positive future. Our vision is that everyone has a place to call home and a stake in his or her community. In cities across the nation, we meet people where they are to address their needs. Through a combination of homelessness services and a growing social enterprise portfolio, Depaul USA is innovating and bringing real solutions to those facing homelessness. Depaul USA is a growing, national, not-for-profit organization that serves more than 7,000 people annually and has a combined operating and capital budget in excess of $12.5 million. Our Vincentian values underpin what we do: We celebrate the potential of people; We put our words into action; We aim to take a wider role in civil society; and We believe in rights and responsibilities. Please visit www.depaulusa.org to learn more.
