Catholic Charities of the Archdiocese of Galveston-Houston

Housing | HOPWA, Director

HOUSTON, TXPosted 30+ days ago

Job summary

  • Job post source

    This job is directly from Catholic Charities of the Archdiocese of Galveston-Houston

  • Job overview

    The Housing | HOPWA Director leads the HOPWA program to ensure high-quality housing services for individuals with HIV/AIDS, aligning with the organization's mission and values.

  • Responsibilities and impact

    The Director oversees program management, staff recruitment and development, budget monitoring, compliance with regulations, community partnership building, and program policy updates to ensure effective service delivery and advocacy.

  • Experience and skills

    Requires a Bachelor's degree in Social Work or related field, five years of experience in housing programs like HUD or HOPWA, and three years in management; strong leadership, communication, confidentiality skills, and nonprofit experience preferred.

  • Work environment and culture

    Catholic Charities fosters a family-friendly, inclusive, and respectful work environment committed to serving diverse communities and upholding dignity and safety.

  • Company information

    Catholic Charities of the Archdiocese of Galveston-Houston is a faith-based nonprofit serving vulnerable populations with support services in the Houston-Galveston area.

  • Job location and travel

    The position is based in the Houston-Galveston area, supporting local community housing programs.

  • Unique job features

    The role uniquely integrates the EMPath case management model to empower clients and improve housing stability outcomes.

Company overview

Catholic Charities of the Archdiocese of Galveston-Houston is a non-profit organization dedicated to providing social services to individuals and families in need, regardless of their faith. They offer a wide range of programs including disaster relief, housing assistance, immigration services, and support for the elderly and vulnerable populations. The organization generates revenue through donations, grants, and fundraising events. Founded in 1943, it has a long history of community service and is part of the larger network of Catholic Charities USA.

How to land this job

  • Position your resume to highlight leadership experience in housing programs, particularly those aligned with HUD or HOPWA guidelines, emphasizing your ability to manage programmatic, fiscal, and talent development aspects effectively.

  • Focus on showcasing skills in strategic vision development, staff management, budget oversight, and compliance with federal and local regulations, as these are critical for the Director role at Catholic Charities of the Archdiocese of Galveston-Houston.

  • Apply through multiple platforms including the Catholic Charities corporate website and LinkedIn to maximize your visibility and reach for this position.

  • Connect with current employees or leaders within the Housing Services or HOPWA divisions on LinkedIn, using ice breakers such as asking about their experience implementing EMPath methodologies or inquiring about how the team fosters continuous improvement and collaboration.

  • Optimize your resume for ATS by including keywords like 'HOPWA program management,' 'strategic leadership,' 'budget management,' 'compliance,' 'EMPath case management,' and 'community partnership development' to ensure your resume passes initial screenings.

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