Interim Opportunity - Director of Ecumenical Outreach Partnership (EOP)

FIFTH AVENUE PRESBYTERIAN CHURCH

POSITION DESCRIPTION

Position Title:

Director of Ecumenical Outreach Partnership (EOP); interim opportunity

Position Type:

Contract based;

non-exempt

Department: Outreach and Missions

Reports To: Director of Outreach and Missions

Hours: M – W

9:00 am – 5:00 pm

POSITION OBJECTIVE: To serve as the interim director of the Ecumenical Outreach Partnership (EOP) program at Fifth Avenue Presbyterian Church. The interim director of this outreach partnership located in mid-town Manhattan, NY will respond to the day-to-day service needs of clients and by applying the specific assessment and intervention skills to support those in need; 2) manage the meal program and 3) provide effective administrative and volunteer management to EOP.

In 2017, Fifth Avenue Presbyterian Church established the Ecumenical Outreach Partnership, an outreach program to the homeless, as a collaborative ministry with St. Patrick’s Cathedral and Saint Thomas Church. EOP works together to engage and connect with the mid-town Manhattan homeless population. The program supports people living on the street, in the shelter system, or those insecurely sheltered and newly arrived; or people struggling with ramifications of poverty, unemployment, hunger, mental and physical illness, substance abuse, trauma and isolation.

The interim Director of EOP reports to the Director of Outreach and Missions. S/he will work closely with the Director of Outreach and Missions on a day-to-day basis. The Director of Outreach and Missions will provide executive oversight of the programs to ensure program, mission and value alignment with Fifth Avenue Presbyterian Church, and the other sponsoring partners.

The interim Director of EOP is a temporary consultant to Fifth Avenue Presbyterian Church, working onsite with clients to manage essential and basic needs, the meal program and daily intake numbers. Contract basis from January 2025 to March 2025; Hourly rate of $75.00 per hour. Interested applicants should submit a cover letter, resume and three references to outreach@fapc.org.

MAJOR RESPONSIBILITIES:

• • Track and maintain client metrics and data related to the daily log of case management needs, referrals, direct assistance and group programming.
  • Provide case management services to clients, including referrals and direct assistance to meet basic and essential needs.
  • Manage the meal program on Mondays and Wednesdays by taking the client count, interacting with clients and maintaining safe and orderly environment on the street where meals are served.
  • Supervise the EOP meal time volunteers and vendors (e.g., meal provider and security).
  • Maintain a small caseload of clients and liaise between clients and support agencies and providers. Provide information and referrals (e.g., social security, medical appointment coordination). As appropriate, coordinate client care with all onsite partner providers (e.g., housing and healthcare providers).
  • Direct all facets of the EOP operation in a manner consistent with the EOP mission, Fifth Avenue Presbyterian Church mission and the ethical standards of social work.

PROFESSIONAL QUALIFICATIONS:

• • Master’s degree in a human services field, with a licensed Master of Social Work strongly preferred.
  • Three to five years of experience addressing the needs of vulnerable populations, with proven clinical assessment skills.
  • Experience in crisis counseling and outreach to the homeless or vulnerable or mentally ill populations.
  • Demonstrated program management skills.
  • Experience supervising vendors and volunteers.

PERSONAL QUALITIES:

• • Professional commitment to the EOP mission, and the mission and values of Fifth Avenue Presbyterian Church.
  • Cultural competency and fluency interacting with the homeless, mentally ill, and non-English speakers.
  • A professional demeanor with a collaborative and adaptive work style.
  • A self-starter, who is also self-directed.
  • Comfortable working within a complex, faith-based setting with multiple competing priorities.