For over a century, Catholic Community Services of Western Washington (CCSWW) has provided services for youth, immigrants, older adults, and people experiencing homelessness throughout western Washington state. Rooted in Catholic Social Teaching and the Gospel imperative, CCSWW is the outreach of the Catholic Church in Western Washington, under the leadership of the Archbishop of Seattle and the Board of Trustees. CCSWW answers the Gospel call to loving and compassionate service with particular concern for the sanctity of human life from conception to natural death and the dignity of the human person. Our employees and volunteers come from many faith traditions to serve and support poor and vulnerable people through the provision of quality, integrated services and housing. Our focus is on those individuals, children, families, and communities struggling with poverty and the effects of intolerance and racism. We actively join with others to work for justice.

CCSWW is seeking a dynamic and innovative leader to fill the role of CCSWW Agency Director for the northwest region (CCS NW). Dedicated to our mission and the call for social justice, the CCS NW Agency Director will direct all aspects of services and programs in the counties of Snohomish, Skagit, Whatcom and San Juan.

Bold in their thinking with a creative approach to assessing current and established norms, the CCS NW Agency Director will push the boundaries of current service delivery to better meet the needs of a changing population and demographic that have increasingly been marginalized. As a positive disruptor and innovative leader, the CCS NW Agency Director will develop new systems of housing for various groups within the northwest region (sober living, farmworker and workforce housing) with an aim to be the platform model to establish and implement best practices throughout the entire organization.

As the Agency leader, the CCS NW Agency Director provides management, guidance, education and support to 200+ staff members (both union and non-union) throughout the northwest region. Modeling compassion and servant leadership, the CCS NW Agency Director will ensure staff and services continue to uphold the organization’s mission and values to always focus on those most struggling with poverty and the effects of intolerance and racism.

Within the Northwest region, there are a variety of service lines and programs to support communities.

Farmworker, Workforce, and Veteran Housing
Outpatient addiction recovery services
Shelter services for individuals experiencing homelessness
Community Mental Health for children and their families
Wrap Around Intensive Services (WISE) for children and their families with high mental health and other complex needs
Homecare for Elders and People with Disabilities
Farmworker Center for families to connect with educational and community resources
Family Immigration Services
Parish based services, including Network Builders, Project Rachel and PREPARES (Pregnancy and Parenting Support)

Successful candidates will bring with them an innovative and can-do attitude, unafraid of change and novel ways of approaching complex and long-standing challenges. Candidates will have not only a textbook understanding of Catholic Social Teaching but a powerful drive and mission to live those values out in both their professional and personal lives. Though being a practicing Catholic is not a requirement, a solid understanding of Catholic thought and doctrine is essential. With a future focus on Sober Living housing services, candidates will be versed in the latest studies and trends, with a goal of implementing researched-based and practice-backed approaches. With visionary leadership, impeccable financial oversite and budget management, and a mission driven mindset, successful candidates will be able to transform the CCS NW Agency into a model for the whole organization to follow.

Qualifications

Master’s degree in Social Services or related field.
Minimum of seven (7) years in similar leadership position within human services, not-for-profit organization(s), including supervision of key staff.
Proven track record in developing and maintaining effective human services.
Proven track record in developing and implementing fund development strategies resulting in achieving objectives.
A positive disrupter and innovator who is not afraid to push against established practices, incorporating innovative and novel approached to solve complex and long-standing challenges.
Understanding of and commitment to the social teachings of the Roman Catholic Church.
Practicing Catholic and member of a parish is preferred by not required.
Comprehensive knowledge of human services principles and practices including planning, service integration, quality assurance and fund development strategies.
Comprehensive knowledge of family and children service delivery systems, focusing on strength-based, individualized and tailored responses.
Fundamental understanding of accounting principles, including formulating and managing complex budgets in excess of $25 million.
Ability to translate complex policy and service delivery issues and facilitate dialogue that influences and results in social change.
Advances experience with complex contract management.
An understanding and experience with Union contract negotiations.
Management of a workforce in excess of 200+ employees.
Property Management experience.
A wide variety of experience in homeless, transitional, sober living, and permanent housing.
Demonstrated commitment to hiring and retaining people of color; culturally competent with desire to build and enhance knowledge and understanding of people, regardless of race, ethnicity, religious belief, physical/mental abilities, lifestyle, etc.
Commitment to establish and maintain effective working relationships with CCSWW colleagues, CCS-NW staff, religious and community leaders and public officials.
Effective communicator on all levels, orally and in writing.
Capacity to supervise others in utilizing a strength-based approach.

Please see the full job description and CCS NW agency brochures for additional information and details.

To submit your candidacy for this position, please forward your CV with a cover letter to

Kim Williams
Vice President, Human Resources
Catholic Community Services of Western Washington
kimw@ccsww.org

Submissions will only be accepted via email. All submissions will be reviewed for qualifications and, if met, will be forwarded to a Search Committee for further evaluation and possible next steps.

Applications will be accepted through the close of business on Monday, November 3, 2025. Qualified candidates will be interviewed in November/December with a goal of a start date in early January 2026.

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Job Title: Agency Director, Northwest Region
Agency: Catholic Community Services of Western Washington
Posted On: October 14, 2025

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