Careers

Catholic Charities attributes its success and recognition as a top human services provider in Oklahoma to its team members. We take pride in recruiting and employing the top talent across our 14 different programs and administration functions. The drive and energy our employees bring each day is what allows us to carry out our mission to provide help and hope to all in the Catholic tradition of service. Our 102 year history of serving central and western Oklahoma is a direct result of the dedication and contributions our staff make each day.

Catholic Charities strives to provide a work environment that encourages team work, pride, opportunity, continuing education and advancement. Our compensation and benefits package is very competitive. Catholic Charities offers a family friendly environment that is rich in opportunities for personal and professional growth.

Employees work a 37.5 hour week and enjoy generous paid leave. It is an exciting time to be at Catholic Charities, as the agency continues to grow and expand into new communities.

CURRENT JOB OPENINGS:

JOB TITLE: Intake Specialist/Day Services

REPORTS TO: Director of Sanctuary for Women’s Development, OKC

JOB OBJECTIVE: Provides direct service and support through day services at the Sanctuary for Women’s Development. Conducts intakes with new clients interested in case management services.

The essential job duties include but are not limited to:

• Interact with clients seeking day services.
• Effectively perform Intake interview with clients. Open, maintain and update client files without established time frames.
• Coordinate effective client arrive and appointment processes.
• Assist with signups for various series, e.g. showers, laundry, etc. and supervise the client process.
• Intervene with clients in crisis situations as appropriate.
• Answer and screen incoming calls.
• Keep accurate records, including timely opening of client record in the database and case notes as appropriate.
• Prepare and distribute food pantry and hygiene items as scheduled.
• Provide information and referral as appropriate. Provide emergency assistance based on department procedures when funding is available.

Ancillary functions:

• Pick up supplies as scheduled, e.g., food from retail partners through the Regional Food Bank of Oklahoma.
• Order office supplies and shared items for the department.
• Coordinate with all departments of the agency for efficient and effective use of shared resources.
• Provide assistance with processing statistics.
• Translation for Non- English speaking individuals seeking assistance through case management programs if able.
• Other duties as assigned by supervisor based on the needs of the department.

SUPERVISORY RESPONSIBILITIES:

This position may supervise volunteers.

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS FOR CONSIDERATION:

• High school graduation or G.E.D., Associate’s degree preferred.
• Must have valid Oklahoma driver’s license.
• Fluency in Spanish and English preferred.

Knowledge, skills and abilities:

• Strong verbal and written communication, listening, and presentation skills.
• Strong flexible interpersonal skills required to interact effectively with clients, employees and managers at all levels in the organization.
• Excellent organizational skills required to ensure that multiple tasks receive adequate and timely attention.
• Ability to work effectively with staff, volunteers, parishes, and community.
• Ability to adjust communication style to handle diverse situations.
• Able to function autonomously and be proactive.

• PC literate and proficient. Proficient in Microsoft Office applications.

PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS

This position requires the following physical activities:

• Able to intervene during crisis situations, including performing CPR/SFA activities if warranted.
• May sit for long periods of time.
• May be required to stand/walk for long periods of time.
• Finger dexterity, feeling, repetitive motions, talking, hearing, and visual acuity.
• Lifting up to 20 pounds repetitively
• Ability to drive agency vehicles.

Accommodation may be made for some of these physical demands for otherwise qualified individuals who require and request such accommodation.

WORKING CONDITIONS:

• Typical environment is in a face paced center providing direct services to homeless.
• May be subjected to fast-paced decision making, crisis situations.

Please send a cover letter and resume to cknotts@ccaokc.org

JOB TITLE: Immigration Attorney (Temporary)

REPORTS TO: Director of Immigration Legal Services

JOB OBJECTIVE: The Immigration Attorney will provide high-quality legal services to low-income individuals. The Immigration Attorney is primarily responsible for assessing individuals’ eligibility for immigration relief and representing individuals before USCIS and the immigration court.

This is a temporary position with an anticipated duration of six months. The position could become permanent depending on our ongoing need and agency funding.

The essential job duties include but are not limited to:

• Conduct consultations and legal research to determine eligibility for various forms of immigration relief.
• Provide high-quality legal representation in various types of immigration applications, with a focus on, family-based immigration, naturalization, DACA renewals, U Visas, VAWA, T visas, and asylum.
• Attend interviews at USCIS and hearings before the immigration court.
• Independently manage diverse and active caseload.
• Timely submission of departmental reports.
• Strict compliance with state Rules of Professional Conduct.
• Strict compliance with all CCAOKC policies and procedures.
• Other duties as assigned by the Director of the Immigration Legal Services.

SUPERVISORY RESPONSIBILITIES:

This position may supervise office staff and volunteers.

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS FOR CONSIDERATION:

• Member in good standing of the bar of any state. (Oklahoma State Bar preferred).
• Fluent in the reading, writing and speaking of Spanish.
• One to two years of immigration law experience preferred, but willing to train the right candidate.

Knowledge, skills, and abilities:

• Excellent written and oral communication skills.
• Strong legal research and analysis skills.
• Strong problem-solving skills.
• Excellent attention to detail.
• Excellent organization and time management skills.
• Strong interpersonal skills required to interact effectively with employees at all levels in the organization.
• Flexible and willing to adapt to changing priorities.
• Demonstrated conflict resolution skills.
• Highly-motivated and able to work independently.
• Passion for serving the low-income immigrant community.
• Capacity to deliver culturally-competent services and navigate cross-cultural interactions.
• Excellent computer skills: Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite and Westlaw, and willingness and ability to learn our electronic case management software.

PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS

This is sedentary work that requires the following physical activities:

• Sitting for long periods of time, walking, finger dexterity, feeling, repetitive motions, talking, hearing, and visual acuity.
• Occasional lifting (up to 10 pounds of computer equipment or paper supplies).
• Although the position is based in Oklahoma City, Oklahoma, from time to time, it may require travel by car or plane and overnight stays throughout the Archdiocese of Oklahoma City or to the immigration court in Dallas, Texas. Travel may require prolonged sitting or standing.

• Accommodation may be made for some of these physical demands for otherwise qualified individuals who require and request such accommodation.

WORKING CONDITIONS:

• Normal office environment.
• May be subjected to fast-paced decision making, crisis situations.

Please send a cover letter and resume to sbobbitt@ccaokc.org

JOB TITLE: Director of Housing

REPORTS TO: Senior Director of Administration

JOB OBJECTIVE: The Director of Housing will leverage their skills and experience in affordable housing best practices to take a significant leadership role in the creation of Housing First communities for the formerly homeless. The Managing Director will oversee the real estate development activities of Catholic Charities Archdiocese of Oklahoma City.

The essential job duties include but are not limited to:

• Direct all real estate development operations, including:
  • coordinating financial packaging
  • securing acquisition, predevelopment, construction and permanent financing
  • securing entitlements
  • building community support and working with various internal and external stakeholder groups
  • supervising architects, consultants, property managers, contractors and other development team members; and
  • monitoring development, construction and lease-up processes
• Assist the Senior Director of Administration and Executive Director in identifying acquisition opportunities, including defining each project’s services program; developing acquisition and funding options; and evaluating over-all project feasibility
• Oversee the negotiation of all major agreements and financing documents, including limited partnership agreements, loan documents, construction contracts, architectural agreements, and property management agreements
• Oversee overall progress of projects in terms of budgets and timeline
• Work closely and effectively with Catholic Charities senior team to create supportive service plans and agreements, define each project’s target population and unit mix, and incorporate design recommendations
• Build and maintain positive and effective relationships with external partners, including banks, investors, government lenders, and consultants, such as general contractors, architects, and others
• Maintain a working knowledge of significant developments and trends in the field
• Work with the Senior Director of Administration to report to the Board of Directors on the progress of development projects and to request approval of new projects
• Work with the Senior Director of Administration to advocate for policies, programs and funding that support and expand permanent supportive housing
• Serve as an articulate, visible and effective spokesperson for the organization and its projects
• Work with departments at Catholic Charities in furtherance of Catholic Charities real estate projects and to define procedures and processes that facilitate the organization’s work
• Supervise real estate development staff in the development of permanent supportive housing
• With the support of the Senior Director of Administration, create departmental policies and procedures that promote high quality products and an effective work environment
• Train and support real estate development staff to be effective and technically excellent

SUPERVISORY RESPONSIBILITIES:

This position may supervise staff in the future.

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS FOR CONSIDERATION:

• Experienced and technically proficient in all aspects of affordable housing real estate development, including finance, entitlement and design, construction, lease-up and operations
• Able to analyze complex data, perform sophisticated analysis, and make appropriate recommendations and decisions
• Excellent interpersonal skills and a team-building spirit
• An entrepreneurial and creative approach to problem-solving
• Resilient, versatile and flexible
• Commitment to the mission of providing affordable homes and supportive services to our state’s most vulnerable populations
• Well-organized and detail-oriented, with excellent analytical skills
• Proficient in sophisticated real estate finance analysis using Excel, project management software, and word processing software
• Good presentation skills- excellent oral and written communication skills;
• Ten or more years experience in housing development, business, finance, urban planning or a related field, preferably for a non-profit, government agency or private financial institution, OR
• A relevant Master’s degree preferred
• Experienced supervisor
• Job will include some evening and weekend hours

Knowledge, skills and abilities:

• Sensitive to diversity and to clients of differing racial, economic and ethnic backgrounds
• Able to manage multiple priorities
• Ability to use Microsoft Office to perform functions of the position.
• Ability to represent Catholic Charities in the community.
• Strong verbal and written communication, listening, and presentation skills.
• Strong flexible interpersonal skills required to interact effectively with employees and managers at all levels in the organization.
• Excellent organizational skills required to ensure that multiple tasks receive adequate and timely attention.
• Demonstrated conflict resolution skills.
• Able to influence and persuade others in difficult situations.
• Able to function autonomously and be proactive.
• PC literate and proficient.
• Good decision making abilities. Able to make informed decisions based on limited fact and guidance.

PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS

This is sedentary work that requires the following physical activities:

• Sitting for long periods of time, walking, finger dexterity, feeling, repetitive motions, talking, hearing, and visual acuity.
• Sitting for long periods of time
• Walking/climbing stairs
• Occasional lifting (up to 20 pounds) of material for meeting, presentations or other reasons
• Travel by car with the community and areas served
• May be required to travel by car or plane to business events or other company locations. Travel may require prolonged sitting or standing.
• Accommodation may be made for some of these physical demands for otherwise qualified individuals who require and request such accommodation.

WORKING CONDITIONS:

• Normal office environment.
• May be subjected to fast-paced decision making, crisis situations.

Please send a cover letter and resume to dashton@ccaokc.org

NOTE: The above statements are intended to describe the general nature and level of work performed by an employee in this position. These statements are not to be construed as an exhaustive list of all responsibilities, duties, and skills required of employees in this position.

Nothing in this job description restricts management’s right to assign or reassign job duties as required. This job description is not to be construed as a guaranteed contract of employment for a definite period of time.