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Primary Responsibilities
General
Management
Oversee all programs, services,
activities, and day-to-day operations of the
organization
Be the visible face of the organization
in areas of marketing, public relations,
advocacy and fundraising
Ensure that the organization complies
with federal guidelines and standards for Centers for Independent Living,
as well as state and local regulations governing the operating a non-profit
organization
Fund
Development
Insure compliance with existing grant
and income sources
Identify and recommend means of
revenue generation and diversification to
the board
Work with the board and staff to
implement all fundraising activities
including, but not limited to, grant writing,
special events, fee-for-service
activities and individual solicitation
Program
Development
Oversee
the development, implementation and evaluation of programs and services
that meet the independent living core service requirements
Lead
development of the strategic plan and annual work plan objectives and goals
Recommend
strategies to achieve short-and long-term objectives and goals and direct
the coordination and implementation of strategies following Board approval
Collaboration
and cooperation with other community organizations and government agencies
that serve people with disabilities
Community
Relations
Serve as spokesperson for the
organization and point of contact for the community at-large
Promote visibility/public image and
community sensitivity toward persons with disabilities through the media,
speaking engagements, and presence at public events
Develop and manage relationships with
funders, other Centers for Independent Living, and community and government
agencies that serve people with disabilities
Attend regular community, statewide,
regional, and national meetings while advising Board of significant issues,
requirements and needs
Personnel
Recruit,
hire, train, supervise and evaluate staff in accordance with organization
policies
With
board and staff involvement, develop, review and revise personnel policies
as needed
Provide
training and appropriate professional development opportunities for staff
Delegate
responsibilities to staff as appropriate
Financial
Management
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Develop,
recommend, implement, review and manage budget
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Provide
financial oversight and management of organization, including compliance
with financial controls and generally accepted
accounting principles
·
Prepare and
maintain financial records, including all necessary state and federal
governmental reports and tax payments.
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Prepare and
interpret financial reports for the Board of Directors
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Monitor and
maintain adequate cash flow to meet the organizations disbursement needs
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Ensure that finances
are independently reviewed and audited on a periodic basis
Board
Support
Work
with president to prepare for all board meetings
Assist
nominating committee in developing and implementing plan for identifying
and recruiting board candidates
Participate
in planning and implementing board orientation
Submit
management and financial reports and policy issues to the board in a timely
manner
Qualifications
Ideal candidates
have a strong commitment to and understanding of the Independent Living
Philosophy, knowledge of the disability field, effective advocacy and
consumer driven services.
Education
& Knowledge
Masters
degree in a human service field preferred or an equivalent combination of
education and experience
Demonstrated
understanding of the Independent Living Philosophy and knowledge of Centers
for Independent Living
Knowledge
of federal, state and local regulations and laws affecting people with
disabilities
Knowledge
of human service agencies, community resources and organizations serving
people with disabilities
Experience
At
least five years work experience in a professional environment, including a
minimum of two years direct management and supervision experience
Experience
working with county, state and federal agencies, (i.e., DSS, Medicaid, SS and schools)
Experience
with or knowledge of a variety of disability issues
Demonstrated
success in fund raising/development
Experience
or knowledge of the following areas: budgeting and financial management, HR
management, administration, marketing, and planning
Experience
in hiring and managing staff and volunteers
Desired
Skills and Attributes
Strong written, oral and
interpersonal communications skills
Intermediate-level computer skills
Demonstrated leadership, coordination
and negotiation abilities
Proven project-management skills
Ability to multi-task and work
independently, efficiently under deadline
Capacity
for strategic thinking and long-term organizational planning
Exercises
initiative and good judgment, problem solving and decision making skills
Dependable,
reliable, honest and trustworthy
Ability
to gain and maintain confidence of Executive Committee, Board, and key stakeholders
High
personal and professional ethical standards
Other
Requirements
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Flexibility to work occasional
weekends/evenings
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Ability to travel to neighboring
counties, across the state, and occasional national travel as needed
Salary
and Benefit Information
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Salary is
commensurate with experience
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This is a
full-time, exempt position
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Benefits
include health insurance and generous paid time off.
People
with disabilities and people of color are strongly encouraged to apply.
How to Apply
Please send a cover
letter, resume, three references, and salary requirements to the Search
Committee at
AdaptablesED@bellsouth.net. For first consideration,
send by May 23, 2008. Only electronic applications will be
accepted. No phone calls or faxes please.
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