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ENTITY: Centro San Juan Diego of the Archdiocese of Denver. The Archdiocese of Denver serves the Catholic Community of Northern Colorado and its various parishes, missions, apostolates, and schools in accordance with the Gospel values of the Catholic Church (the Church).

THE POSITION: The Family Support Specialist works to promote the strengthening and enrichment of Hispanic families at Centro San Juan Diego and throughout the Archdiocese of Denver. This includes envisioning, developing, and executing programs that provide education and support for families to foster their full participation into the abundant life and mission of the Archdiocese of Denver, its parishes, and society as a whole. This includes researching and providing current and relevant program and service development for families in the areas of communication, parenting skills, intergenerational relationships, prevention of domestic violence, and suicide prevention, among others. The Specialist will develop partnerships with other institutions and lead efforts to launch counseling services at Centro. Also, the Specialist is responsible for recruiting, training, and providing the tools necessary for teachers and volunteers; will keep records of attendance and grades as needed and will establish and maintain public and community relations to learn and share about existing programs through Hispanic Ministry networks and Centro San Juan Diego. In addition, the Specialist will collaborate with other Archdiocese of Denver departments, specifically the Office of Evangelization and Family Life Ministries, and parishes to implement relevant and essential educational and formation opportunities. All responsibilities are performed under the supervision of the Director of Centro San Juan Diego, in accordance with the teachings of the Catholic Church and the goals and objectives of the organization.

ESSENTIAL DUTIES:

• Program Research, Implementation, and Organization

• Conduct community needs assessment and research and develop programs aimed to address specific needs as they relate to family, relationships, and social/emotional matters throughout the Archdiocese of Denver and the Hispanic community.
• Review and implement innovative ideas for existing programs on an ongoing basis.
• Provide hands-on assistance in direct collaboration with teachers and volunteers including student registration, fee structure and collection, curriculum development and research.
• Be able to multitask and delegate tasks to maintain efficient operations of the program.
• Organize regular meetings with agencies & partners, teachers, students, movements & apostolates, to maintain communication and understanding of expectations.
• Review and revise the existing website for the program to accommodate students and teachers use.
• Leadership and Public Relations
• Connect with existing agencies, apostolates and resource partners that offer services in the same field.
• Organize communication and marketing of the programs with other agencies & partners, teachers, volunteers, and students.
• Supervise all programs and services offered under his/her role and responsibilities.
• Closely supervise the work of teachers and volunteers.
• Promote programs and services and recruit students.
• Manage complaints and student issues.
• Recruit and train teachers and volunteers through an orientation process.
• Communicate clearly and regularly with staff, teachers and volunteers on organizational events and activities.
• Effectively work in a team environment.
• Demonstrate commitment and high professional standards.
• Generate and maintain good public relations with agencies & partners, parishes, apostolates, and other Archdiocesan entities, as well as media for marketing and promotions.
• Represent the organization well by serving as a role model for the students.
• Program Budget and Development
• Prepare the annual budget and maintain accurate records on an ongoing basis.
• Submit expenses and revenue related to the program.
• Adjust and implement appropriate fee structures for the classes.
• Review accounting records for the program.
• Help research and report on potential grant opportunities for the program and work closely with Operations Manager for development opportunities.
• Any other duties as assigned by supervisor.

EDUCATION AND EXPERIENCE:

• Undergraduate degree.
• Professional experience required in related field.

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