Director Centro De San Juan Diego in Lexington, KY

Job Description

Position Title: Director Centro de San Juan Diego in the Catholic Diocese of Lexington, KY
FLSA: Full-Time/Exempt
The Centro de San Juan Diego (CDSJD) is a 12,050 square foot building in the heart of a multi-cultural, largely Hispanic neighborhood, in Lexington. The mission of the CDSJD is seeking to put God's love into action for those who may struggle to gain access to the basic needs of life. CDSJD is a place where community volunteers reach out to others by providing, according to the teachings of the Catholic Church, social services, health services, educational classes, spiritual and catechetical offerings. The
clientele is primarily Hispanic, but other immigrants and people in impoverished situations also receive assistance.
The Director of the Center provides leadership, networks with multiple agencies and churches, ensures fiscal responsibility, and carries out and represents the Center in accordance with its values and mission.
The Director is responsible for the management, facilitation, and operations of all programs and services provided by the organization.
The Director will be a strategic thinker, innovative, relationship builder, and collaborative leader. The Director provides a welcoming environment while being attentive to the needs of the immigrant
community. The following is a list of the primary responsibilities:

Fundraising
Researching and facilitating eligible grants
Overseeing fundraising events annually
Networking with potential donors
English as a Second Language (ESL) Classes
Market classes
Recruit ESL teachers & assistant teachers
Monitor attendance
Measure student progress
Mental Health Services
Market services
Coordinate with Eastern Kentucky University's Clinical Psychology Faculty, Ph.D. candidates and other organizations providing bi-lingual counselors
Interview clients requesting counseling
Assign clients to therapists
Report metrics such as hours of counseling and number of people impacted
Medical Health Clinics
Market clinics and services
Coordinate with providers for primary health care
Coordinate with providers for dental, Optometry, Dermatology, Podiatry, and Audiology services.

Food Distribution
Recruit volunteers to assist in all food distribution activities
Monitor program by tracking number of people impacted
Administration
Maintain insurances
Maintain contracts and coordinate all facility maintenance
Contract the use of CDSJD by other churches, agencies, and organizations
Network with local churches, city government, local universities, and community organizations
Critical skills / Qualifications:
The ideal candidate will be a practicing Catholic in good standing, and,
Have a minimum of two years of experience in a human services program;
Have proven management experience, preferably with a non-profit;
Have experience in leadership development, resource development, fundraising,
internal/external relationships, and business administration;
Be a consensus builder;
Have excellent verbal and written communication skills;
Be proficient in Spanish (verbal and written);
Have a commitment to inclusion, diversity, and equity through a demonstrated leadership
approach;
Possess cultural competence to build relationships;
Graduate degree in related field preferred
Have a valid driver's license
Application instructions:
Interested applicants should forward their cover letter, resume, and three professional references by December 1st to the Chancellor of the Catholic Diocese of Lexington - Kirsten Thorstad - @kthorstad@cdlex.org.

About the Employer

Catholic Diocese of Lexington