Director of Community Health Ministries

TO APPLY: Apply below. Position closes November 24, 2024.

POSITION TITLE: Director of Community Health Ministries

PURPOSE: To coordinate and supervise the community ministries program managers/directors including Nutrition Services, Second Home, HIV Day Center, and Community Health.

ACCOUNTABILITY: To the mission and goals of Ecumenical Ministries of Oregon (EMO) as determined by the Board of Directors, and as administered by the Executive Director and their delegates.

REPORTS TO: The Executive Director

DIRECT REPORTS: EMO Community Health program directors and managers

LOCATION:  EMO CORE office, HIV Day Center, EMO Nutrition Program, other sites as needed

CLASSIFICATION: Full-time, Exempt

BENEFITS: Salary range starting at $83,456 annually. All regular employees (does not include on-call or temporary) are eligible for vacation, holidays, sick leave, 401(k) retirement plan, employee assistance program and employee trainings.  Employees in exempt positions or non-exempt positions that are 18 hours per week or more, also receive medical insurance, dental insurance, disability insurance and life insurance, per eligibility requirements.

MAJOR RESPONSIBILITIES

1. Oversee Community Ministries operations and supervise the Community Health affiliated program directors/managers; and promote collaboration and integration between the programs.
2. Evaluate the performance of the programs on a continuing basis – reporting progress, accomplishments and concerns, and recommending implementations and modifications to the Executive Director and the Community Ministries Committee
3. In partnership with the Director of Refugee and Immigrant Ministries Provide staff support for the Community Ministries Committee.
4. Act as a community liaison in support of the Community Health Ministries programs.
5. Evaluate opportunities for new programs, process through appropriate committees, and implement funding and development of programs that are approved.
6. Process hiring of Community Health Ministries program management replacements, oversee hiring of additional program staff and mentor program management new hires.
7. In cooperation with the Director of Finance, oversee the Community Health Ministries program budgets and financials.
8. In cooperation with the Director of Development, assist directors/managers in planning and implementing fundraising efforts.
9. Work with the Director of Development and grants team to determine grant application allocations and support other development efforts.
10. Oversee development of trauma informed care throughout EMO’s direct service system.
11. In collaboration with Director of Refugee and Immigrant Ministries and Human Resources Manager, develop core management and staff training plan.
12. Address client concerns when they reach the executive level.
13. Collaborate with Director of Refugee and Immigrant Ministries on project development applicable across all of EMO.
14. Fulfill other responsibilities as assigned by the Executive Director.

QUALIFICATIONS

Ability to work within the mission, vision and ethics of EMO, and maintain an understanding of the services provided by the programs and projects of EMO.

KNOWLEDGE:  Three years progressive administrative experience in the field of direct services; Experience in management of diverse non-profit operations and finances; strong understanding on non-profit funding, especially government grants and contracts; training in Trauma-Informed Care; Must possess valid driver’s license and evidence of insurability; Experience working with faith communities.

SKILLS: Demonstrated professional management/leadership skills in a social services environment, including financial, personnel, and client service functions; Ability to collaborate effectively with staff, volunteers, clients, related service providers, and appropriate community entities; Ability to create/maintain a productive and respectful work environment; Excellent oral, written, and interpersonal skills with the ability to listen to and affirm people from a wide variety of backgrounds and circumstances, especially to treat all individuals with respect and dignity.

EFFORT: High level of personal motivation and self-discipline in achieving project objectives; High level organization and prioritization skills and ability to maintain a calm, professional demeanor.

RESPONSIBILITY: Demonstrated ability to work independently while maintaining a close relationship with supervisors and with the broader organization; Demonstrated ability to supervise multiple employees, manage multiple projects, and meet necessary deadlines.

WORKING CONDITIONS: Ability to work in a respectful manner with people of diverse ethnicity, socio-economic circumstances, religion, culture and sexual orientation; High tolerance for conflict, ambiguity and change.

PREFFERED QUALIFICATIONS

Graduate degree in social work, community development, public health, public policy, divinity, community ministry or another appropriate field.

Qualifications to supervise Masters in Social Work (MSW) interns.

EQUAL OPPORTUNITY EMPLOYER

Ecumenical Ministries of Oregon is an equal opportunity employer and, as such, considers individuals for employment according to their abilities and performance. People of color, women, LGBTQ individuals, and people living with HIV are encouraged to apply.

Employment decisions are made without regard to race, age, religion, color, sex, national origin, sexual orientation, gender identity, physical or mental disability, marital or veteran status, or any other classification protected by law. All employment requirements mandated by state and federal regulations will be observed.