ESSENTIAL QUALIFICATIONS:
To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform the duties and responsibilities satisfactorily. The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or ability required.
- Strong understanding of education, workforce, addiction and mental health issues, and community development services.
- A passion for working with children and families to provide hope and a path forward.
- An understanding of prevention services and the role they play in developing health and positive futures for children and families.
- Demonstrated success in fundraising and resource development.
- Exceptional interpersonal and communication skills
- Understanding the complexity of diverse and under-resourced community and families.
- Demonstrated ability to manage a positive team environment.
- Financial acumen and experience managing budgets.
- Strong organizational and strategic planning abilities.
- Ability to inspire and motivate a team.
- Adherence to the highest standard of ethical conduct, especially to standards governing confidentiality.
- Professional appearance and demeanor.
- Must be culturally/linguistically sensitive to populations served.
- Must be able to successfully obtain and maintain a criminal background clearance
- Valid driver's license and ability to obtain and maintain WestCare's vehicle insurance is required; and
- CPR Certification, First Aid Certification, and an annual Tuberculosis test.
- During your tenure with WestCare there may be new requirements, including, but not limited to vaccinations that are issued by local, State, Federal, and/or Funders that WestCare may have to comply with. Should this occur Human Resources or appropriate personnel will inform you.
EDUCATION and/or EXPERIENCE:
- Proven leadership experience in the non-profit sector, with a minimum of five (5) years of executive-level management.
- Bachelor's degree in a related field; a master's degree is preferred.
LICENSURE/CERTIFICATION:
- Not applicable for this position.
WORKING CONDITIONS:
- Work is primarily performed in an office setting.
- Travel throughout the community and state is required.