Operations Director

MISSION STATEMENT: To be a beacon of light by transforming lives in the Vincentian spirit of charity, justice, and mercy through interpersonal connectivity.   SUMMARY:  The Operations Director is responsible for the administration and management of the services provided at their assigned location, San Juan, PR.  This may include programs supported through Federal, State, local, and private resources.  Regardless of the funding source the Operations Director is responsible for ensuring services are delivered consistent with a housing first model, and best practice, community standards, identified regulations and contract requirements.  The population includes low and very low-income families and individuals experiencing homelessness, many who have no income, who are prioritized through the community established Coordinated Entry System and identified as the most vulnerable and at risk for remaining homeless longer without the housing intervention - rapid rehousing.  The Operations Director will play a primary role to ensure compliance with established policy and procedures, as well as in the hiring, training, and supervision of the staff, and overseeing operations with the support of the Deputy Chief.    ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:(These essential job functions are not to be construed as a complete statement of all duties performed.  Employees will be required to perform other job-related duties as required. Nothing in this job description restricts management's rights to assign or reassign duties and responsibilities to this job at this time)

• Operations Director oversees the SSVF program in San Juan, PR.
• Exercise independent discretion in managing program, including working with Human Resources in recruiting, hiring, training, and evaluating program staff.
• Develop an outreach plan and coordinate outreach activities in collaboration with the community and other social services organizations, including Veterans Benefits Administration Regional Office, Vet Centers, Grant and Per Diem Programs, Department of Defense Resources, and VA Medical Center Management Teams, Homeless Outreach, and VASH Program.
• Build relationships with local (CoC) Continuum of Care in San Juan, PR and other community providers
• Participate in planning activities to effectively end homelessness among Veterans in the geographic area served.
• Develop and distribute education materials about the services offered.
• Develop and implement program procedures for case management, outreach, housing search and other housing related services including the use of temporary financial assistance in a manner consistent with the organizations policies and its mission, and contract requirements.
• Work with case management staff and provide leadership, guidance, and oversight in program implementation and service delivery.
• Research and develop protocol to assist clients in accessing mainstream benefits from federal, state, and local sources.
• Coordinate with other community organizations to facilitate access to services by clients served.
• Manage the inflow of referrals and program exits to maximize program performance.
• Review and approve individuals and families enrolled and ensure the required back-up documentation is contained in the case file.
• Coordinate with program staff to ensure all client case files meet program and agency documentation requirements.
• Review and approve all financial assistance requests prior to payment.
• Ensure financial assistance requests are timely and include all required back-up documentation to support the expense.
• Conduct case reviews with case managers.
• Conduct staff meetings no less than once a month to review program performance and challenges, and share information.
• Participate in monthly SVDP Management Meetings.
• Facilitate staff's participation in required and supplemental training.
• Oversee HMIS data entry including its completeness, quality, and timeliness.
• Track program performance through HMIS and use of other data collection methodologies.
• Provide regular progress and performance reports to Deputy Chief and through the agency's Performance Quality Improvement System.
• Complete reports for timely submission to funder and other organizations as required.
• Monitor and Approve time sheets and partner agency invoices prior to payment.
• Attend all agency required training and assigned community meetings.
• Actively participate in the PQI System.

  OTHER RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Comply with all applicable training requirements.
• Comply with all company safety, personnel and operational policies and procedures.
• Comply with work schedule to ensure effective operations of Agency programs.
• Contributes positively as a member of a productive and cooperative team.
• Performs other duties as necessary to fulfill the St. Vincent de Paul CARES Mission.

  Employee Benefits:

• Health Insurance
• Life insurance
• Dental Insurance
• Vision insurance
• Short- and Long Term Disability
• 120 hours of PTO accrued biweekly starting at day 1 of employment 
• 13 Paid Holidays to include Employee's birthday and Date of Hire 
• 403(b) with employer match up to 3%

REQUIRED KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS AND ABILITIES: (To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skills, and abilities necessary. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform these functions.)

• Able to speak, write and understand English and Spanish.
• Possess basic computer skills.
• Must be sensitive to and respect cultural diversity amongst clients, staff, and volunteers and able to work with diverse racial, ethnic, and economic groups.
• Flexible work schedule including evenings, nights, weekends, and holidays.
• Ability to set appropriate limits, work under deadlines and multi-task.
• Ability to organize, prioritize, self-motivate, and deliver results.
• Excellent communication and listening skills.
• Possess strong work ethics.
• Successfully pass Law Enforcement background screening.
• Valid driver's license if driving an agency vehicle or a personal vehicle for company business.
• Must have reliable transportation.
• Must be able to travel to and from San Juan, PR and the US.
• Participate in Agency Performance Quality Improvement (PQI) program and Accreditation/ Reaccreditation process.
• Mission-driven attitude supplemented with integrity and passion.
• Adherence to the highest ethical standards, personally and professionally.
• A high level of openness and willingness to receive feedback/suggestions from superiors and others, and to learn new skills to improve job performance.
• Evidence of deep alignment with the St. Vincent de Paul CARES Mission and Values.

  ADDITIONAL KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS AND ABILITIES: (To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skills, and abilities necessary. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform these functions.)

• Excellent skills in grants compliance, management, and reporting.
• Understands barriers faced and trauma experienced by individuals and families who are homeless.
• Understands the homeless services system and mainstream resources.
• Knowledge of the characteristics and cultural diversity of the population assisted.
• Ability to meet deadlines and handle crisis.
• Exceptional record keeping skills; ability to obtain and maintain accurate, detailed, and confidential notes and client's files specific to program requirements.
• Excellent written and verbal skills, which include word processing, data entry and email.
• Ability to problem solve and make decisions independently as needed.
• Ability to assess a households' needs and coach case managers in performing their responsibilities including engaging persons with many challenges who are unwilling to participate.

  EDUCATION AND EXPERIENCE: (Pending on position and if prior to hire is approved by Chief Executive Officer, a comparable amount of training, education or experience may be substituted for the minimum education qualifications)

• Bachelor's degree (Master's in Social Work is preferred).
• At least 2-years of experience in program coordination, supervising staff, counseling, case management and/or crisis intervention with homeless and at-risk families and/or individuals in crisis.
• Must be able to comply with complex governmental regulations, policies and procedures and demonstrate thorough document compliance efforts and activities.
• Must be proficient with data management and information systems and have basic knowledge of Excel, PowerPoint, and Outlook.
• Must demonstrate excellent interpersonal skills and possess the ability to interact effectively with other agencies and service providers.
• Candidate must be able to work in a fast-paced environment and understand the issues that are faced by low-income populations.
• Must have a valid driver's license as this job requires driving company vehicle.

  GENERAL PHYSICAL DEMANDS: These physical demands are representative of the physical requirements necessary for an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of the job. Reasonable accommodation can be made, if appropriate, to enable people with disabilities to perform the described essential functions of job. Working in an office/site requires prolonged sitting at the computer workstation, standing, bending, reaching, lifting up to 20 lbs. and some driving. Requires manual dexterity sufficient to operate standard office machines such as computers, fax machines, calculators, telephones, and other office equipment. It is also required to regularly sit, speak, and listen, the employee is also required to walk, use hands and fingers to type, operate equipment, and maintain records and notes. Specific vision abilities required include close vision, distance vision, peripheral vision, depth perception, and the ability to adjust focus.    MENTAL DEMANDS: Must handle new and diverse work problems on a daily basis. Personal maturity is an important attribute. Must be able to resolve problems, handle conflict, and make effective decisions under pressure. Must have the ability to listen objectively to people, perceive the real problem and assist in bringing issues to a successful conclusion. Must relate and interact with, volunteers, clients, contractors, visitors, and employees at all levels within the Agency.    WORK ENVIRONMENT:Environment will occasionally become noisy due to equipment operations and interactions among clients and staff. There may be the possibility of being exposed to communicable disease, possible exposure to verbal abuse or similar behavior from residents/clients. On an as needed basis, employees may be called upon to work outside of the established work schedule or work odd hours. All information associated with the Agency is confidential.    St. Vincent de Paul CARES is an Equal Opportunity Employer.

About St. Vincent de Paul CARES:

SVdP CARES is a non-profit organization committed to ending homelessness: making it rare, brief, and one-time.

With "Housing First" principles at the core, all SVdP CARES programs are built on the belief that everyone has the right to live in dignified and affordable housing with a healthy disregard for all community-perceived barriers to housing including employment history, criminal/credit background, mental health, addiction, or religious practices. SVdP CARES works to rapidly house those experiencing homelessness within 30 days and concurrently connect them to resources and stabilization support services to assist their needs.

SVdP CARES serves 19 counties across 7,678+ square miles of Florida including Charlotte, Citrus, Collier, Desoto, Hardee, Hernando, Highlands, Hillsborough, Lake, Lee, Manatee, Orange, Osceola, Pasco, Pinellas, Polk, Sarasota, Seminole, and Sumter counties.

Everyone is welcome through our doors, regardless of race, color, religion, sex, ancestry, age, national origin, citizenship, physical or mental disability, genetic information, veteran or military status, sexual orientation, and gender identity.

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