DEFINITION

Under the guidelines set by the Board of Directors, this position will oversee and administrate the total operations of FREED Center for Independent Living including the Aging and Disability Resource Connection (ADRC).

 

ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES

 

·       Report to the Board of Directors the execution of their policies.  Present annual report to the board as prescribed.

 

·       Assist the Board of Directors in designing the agency’s planning process and implement the approved plan(s).

 

·       Assist the Chair of the Board of Directors in the development of agendas and supporting materials for Board meetings, recruiting and orienting new members.  Identify ongoing training opportunities for Board members.

 

·       Administrate the “core” independent living service delivery program performed by the Program Manager and the Branch Manager, and administrate the ADRC services performed by the Program Manager.

 

·       Establish programs and management systems, supervising staff in carrying out these programs and systems as well as conducting staff evaluations.

 

·       Develop and/or supervise the development of all grant applications and provide input to the Board of Directors’ fundraising activities.

 

·       Interview, hire and terminate employees; evaluate employee performance; reward and discipline employee conduct; and address complaints and resolve problems.

 

·       Carry out public relations activities. Including making public presentations, developing press releases and managing FREED’s contact with the media.

 

·       Administrate the budgeting and reporting functions performed by the Financial Manager.  Participate on Board Finance Committee.

 

·       Become involved with community awareness, education or advocacy projects in FREED service area.

 

·       Assist Board of Directors in the development and implementation of a resource development program, including, but not limited to, assisting with fundraising activities, preparing marketing plans, and developing grants and corporate giving proposals.

 

·       In accordance with the organization’s policies and applicable laws, directly supervises the Operations Manager, Program Manager, Financial Manager, Systems Change Advocate and Branch Manager.  Supervises the administrative personnel through the Operations Manager; supervises the Service personnel through the Program Manager and Marysville staff through the Branch Manager.

 

·       Represent FREED actively through the California Foundation for Independent Living Centers (CFILC).

 

QUALIFICATION REQUIREMENTS

The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill and/or ability desired.  Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

 

·       EDUCATION AND/OR EXPERIENCE

         Bachelor of Arts degree and two (2) years experience in program management and administration.  Experience may be substituted for education on a year-for-year basis.  Experience may include employment as a paid staff member or as a volunteer in the delivery of services and advocacy to people with disabilities.

 

·       SKILLS

         Ability to read, analyze and interpret common financial reports and legal documents pertaining to the operation of an independent living center.  Ability to respond to common inquiries and complaints from consumers and their families, staff, local or regulatory agencies as well as the general public.  Ability to write and deliver speeches and prepare articles for publication.  Ability to effectively present information to consumers and their families, staff, public groups and the Board of Directors.  Ability to research, write and secure grants.  Carry out public relations activities.

 

·       COGNITIVE SKILLS

         The Executive Director is regularly required to be able to define problems, collect data, establish facts and draw conclusions, recall details and be able to concentrate. Work requires the recognition of the need for and the development of plans, methods and procedures or special programs where regular policies do not apply.

 

·       STRESS LEVEL

         High. This person is frequently expected to think clearly in emergencies, complete work with deadlines, deal with interpersonal conflicts, and work with frequent interruptions.

 

·       OTHER SKILLS AND ABILITIES

         Understanding the concepts of independent living.  Ability to exercise initiative, ingenuity and sound judgment in administrative, technical or personnel matters.  Basic computer skills or be willing to learn.

 

·       VISUAL REQUIREMENTS

Reasonable accommodations will be made.

 

·       PHYSICAL DEMANDS

         Reasonable accommodations will be made.

 

·       WORK ENVIRONMENT

         The noise level of the office working conditions is low to moderate. 

         Frequent distractions.

         Mostly indoors, occasionally outdoors.

         Moderate amount of travel: local, regional and national.

 

TO APPLY:  Submit cover letter, resume and application  to

 Board Chair  Gabriel Moore

c/o FREED, 117 New Mohawk Rd, Suite A, Nevada City CA  95959.  Open until filled.