Catholic Charities

Program Director I

Catholic Charities

full-time

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Location Type: Office

Location: Los Angeles • California • United States

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Salary

💰 $0 - $98,136 per year

Job Level

Lead

About the role

  • Oversee daily operations of three shelter programs, ensuring safe, effective, and client-centered service delivery
  • Develop, implement, and evaluate program strategies aligned with agency mission and contract requirements
  • Develop and manage program budgets, ensuring fiscal responsibility and sustainability
  • Monitor expenditures, contracts, and funding requirements
  • Ensure compliance with local, state, and federal regulations, including housing and social service standards
  • Directly supervise program managers, supervisors, and frontline staff
  • Support professional development and leadership growth within the team
  • Build and maintain collaborative relationships with housing providers, healthcare organizations, and social service networks
  • Represent Good Shepherd Center at community meetings, coalitions, and public events
  • Participate in grant development, fundraising efforts, and contract management
  • Ensure services are trauma-informed, culturally responsive, and equitable

Requirements

  • Master’s degree in Social Work, Public Administration, Nonprofit Management, or related field
  • 5–7 years of progressively responsible experience in social services or homeless programs
  • Minimum 3 years of supervisory/management experience
  • Licensed Clinical Social Worker (LCSW) or related licensure (preferred but not required)
  • Strong understanding of homeless services systems, trauma-informed care, government contract and budget management.
  • Ability to manage multiple programs and priorities effectively
  • Knowledge of HMIS (Homeless Management Information System)
  • Experience working with women, children, and survivors of trauma or domestic violence
  • Strong written and verbal communication skills
  • Excellent leadership, organizational, and decision-making skills
  • Advanced proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite (Outlook, Word, Excel, PowerPoint) and virtual meeting platforms
Applicant Tracking System Keywords

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Hard Skills & Tools
program managementbudget managementgrant developmentcontract managementtrauma-informed carehomeless services systemssupervisory experiencefiscal responsibilityclient-centered service deliveryevaluation strategies
Soft Skills
leadershiporganizational skillsdecision-makingcommunication skillscollaborative relationshipsprofessional developmentability to manage multiple prioritiescultural responsivenessequityteam support
Certifications
Master’s degree in Social WorkMaster’s degree in Public AdministrationMaster’s degree in Nonprofit ManagementLicensed Clinical Social Worker (LCSW)