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: Refugee Job Developer

REPORTS TO: Director of Refugee Resettlement

JOB OBJECTIVE: The Job Developer develops and maintains partnerships with employers to identify employment opportunities; provides clients with job readiness training; assists clients with completing applications, interviews and placement activities; conducts follow-up actions for retention purposes.

Services are conducted in a culturally and linguistically appropriate manner, according to contract guidelines and agency policies.

ESSENTIAL JOB DUTIES (include but are not limited to):

• Research and keep up to date on labor market information, economic data and hiring trends to creatively target and develop emerging employment opportunities.
• Attend relevant job development opportunities, i.e., job fairs, community event, job site tours.
• Conduct employer outreach to identify job opportunities and develop, cultivate, and maintain positive relationships with area employers.
• Develop a deep understanding of employers’ needs, challenges and hiring preferences.
• Provide job readiness training, such as, plan and implement workshops, meetings, and development activities to ensure employment opportunities are appropriate, relevant, and attainable.
• Educate employers on the merits of refugee employment and relevant right to work documentation.
• Act as a liaison between Catholic Charities, employers, clients, and community partners.
• Provide client support in tailoring resumes and cover letters, coaching for in demand adaptive soft skills acquisition, conducting mock interviews, and assisting with job applications.
• Provide one-on-one coaching and conduct group job prep to job seekers to increase their chances of employment.

ANCILLARY JOB DUTIES:

• Prepare and maintain accurate, complete narrative documentation of client progress and employer relationships, at each point of contact, including resumes, interviews and employer feedback, and placement and retention data for weekly/monthly/quarterly/annual reports.
• Arranges for and utilizes appropriate interpretation and/or translation services as needed.
• Conducts outreach to clients through participation in outside events and distribution of material within the community including ethnic and community affairs, churches and other sites frequented by immigrants and refugees as required by CCAOKC.
• Actively participates in case meetings and other department, agency, community and provider meetings, as required by CCAOKC.
• Prepares timely and accurate statistical data and other reports as required.
• Shares employment information with other CCAOKC departments.
• Assists with other refugee contract requirements as assigned by the Director of Refugee Resettlement.

SUPERVISORY RESPONSIBILITIES:

This position may supervise volunteers.

MINIMUM JOB REQUIREMENTS:

• High school diploma and at least 2 years of experience directly related to the responsibilities specified;

• Bachelor’s degree in business or marketing with experience in job development or employment services preferred.
• Ability to drive and possess a valid Oklahoma Driver’s License and clean driving record.
• Fluency in written and spoken English; fluency in Spanish, Burmese, Swahili or other language that is representative of a refugee population currently being served by the program is preferred.

KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS, AND ABILITIES:

• Sensitive to diversity and to clients of differing racial, economic and ethnic backgrounds.
• Ability to work with refugee/immigrant community.
• Ability to work in a multi-cultural setting.
• Excellent organization skills and ability to manage multiple priorities.
• Ability to use Microsoft Office Suite 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.
• Ability to influence and persuade others in difficult situations. Demonstrated conflict resolution skills.
• Able to function autonomously and be proactive.

• Good decision-making abilities. Able to make informed decisions based on limited fact and guidance.
• Geographical and practical knowledge of the greater Oklahoma City business and economic development landscape

WORKING CONDITIONS/PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS

This position works in a variety of settings based on employer locations/needs and may include:

• Typical office setting that requires long periods of sitting,
• Walking/climbing stairs.
• Bending, stooping, pushing, pulling depending on the setting
• Interaction with employers/refugees that require talking, hearing, communicating.
• Ability to drive an Agency vehicle and travel within the greater Oklahoma City community and areas served.

• Occasional lifting (up to 20 pounds) based on the setting.
• Fast paced environment and ability to make decisions and respond to crisis situations.

Accommodation may be made for otherwise qualified individuals who require and request such accommodation.

Please send a cover letter and resume to mchan@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.

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

JOB TITLE: Enid Regional Case Manager Assistant

REPORTS TO: Director of Enid Office

JOB OBJECTIVE: The Case Manager Assistant provides administrative and clerical support for the Enid Office, responds to requests for emergency assistance through provision of community resource information/referral and/or financial resources when funding is available. Additionally, the Case Manage Assistant coordinates the handling of incoming phone calls, greets clients and guests, and completes agency oriented tasks as assigned.

The essential job duties include but are not limited to:

• Answer and screen incoming calls.
• Greet and assist all visitors and walk-in clients
• Maintain the reception area in an orderly and hospitable manner
• Provide information and referral as appropriate.
• Post and process incoming/outing mail
• Assist with processing of statistics.
• Coordinate services with programs located throughout the agency, including connecting clients with existing services.
• Open, maintain, and update departmental files and keep accurate records, as needed.
• Respond to requests for emergency assistance through provision of community resource information/referral and/or financial resources when funding is available.
• Ensure that office documentation is submitted in a timely manner.
• Other duties as assigned by the Director of Enid Regional Office.

SUPERVISORY RESPONSIBILITIES:

This position may supervise volunteers.

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS FOR CONSIDERATION:

• High school graduation or G.E.D.
• Social services background preferred
• Fluency in English and Spanish preferred.
• A combination of education and relevant experience may also be considered.

Knowledge, skills and abilities:

• 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.
• Ability to work effectively with staff, volunteers, parishes, and community.
• Ability to adjust communication style to handle diverse situations.
• Excellent organizational skills required to ensure that multiple tasks receive adequate and timely attention.
• Ability to research and utilize community resources
• Ability to collaborate with multiple departments within the agency to achieve goals
• Able to function autonomously and be proactive.
• PC literate and proficient.
• Good proficiency in Microsoft Office applications.
• Ability to drive - must have valid Oklahoma driver’s license

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).
• 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.

All candidates please provide cover letter with resume to Stacy Kurtz skurtz@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.