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Job Description: Executive Director OVERVIEW: The Executive Director (ED) will work closely with the Office Manager and with the Executive Board. The ED shall possess strong public relations skills, be able to and enjoy interfacing with public entities such as the Colorado Department of Human Services, County Departments of Human Services, Child Placement Agencies, and foster/adoptive parents. He/she should have organizational skills, be able to work independently and collaboratively with others. He/she should also possess excellent written and verbal communication skills and demonstrate his/her ability to work efficiently and under pressure. The ED should have a strong desire to support foster families and have knowledge of or a willingness to learn about the child welfare system and about non-profit organizations. RESPONSIBILITIES OF A CSFPA EMPLOYEE:
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JOB
DESCRIPTION ADOPTION
Position
Title:
Executive Director Overall
Responsibilities The Adoption Alliance seeks an experienced, creative, visionary leader to fill the position of Executive Director (ED). The Executive Director will report to the Board of Directors, and is responsible for the organization's consistent achievement of its mission, vision and financial objectives. The ED will have the confidence, experience, and professional passion to drive the organization forward and instill confidence throughout the rest of the organization that there is a vision and a path by which the vision can be achieved. Specific strategic responsibilities include: 1.
Collaborate with the
Board to assure that the organization has a long-range strategy which
achieves its mission. The
ED must also provide leadership to the staff to assure consistent and
timely progress in delivering all strategic initiatives. 2.
Provide leadership in
developing program, organizational and financial plans with the Board
of Directors and staff, and carry out plans and policies authorized by
the board. 3.
Must act as a “public
champion” for the agency. The candidate will possess the ability to
influence thought leaders within the community, promote community
awareness and public relations with other agencies and have the
ability to cultivate gifts at a strategic philanthropy level. 4.
Maintain a working
knowledge of significant developments and trends in the field. Assist
at coordinating agency services with those provided by other community
resources. In relations with staff, the Executive Director will: 1.
Be responsible for the
recruitment, employment, and release of all personnel, both paid staff
and volunteers. 2.
Oversee all agency
programs, including: domestic and international adoptions; foster
care; parent education; administration of government contracts; and
agency accreditation. 3.
Foster an effective
management team, and ensure appropriate provisions for succession are
in place. 4.
Encourage staff and
volunteer development and education, and assist program staff in
relating their specialized work to the total program of the
organization. 5.
Maintain a climate that
attracts, keeps, and motivates a diverse staff of top quality people. Regarding the budget and finances, the Executive Director will: 1.
Be responsible for
developing and maintaining sound financial practices. 2.
Work with the staff,
Finance Committee, and the board in preparing a budget; see that the
organization operates within budget guidelines. 3.
Ensure that adequate
funds are available to permit the organization to carry out its work. Education and Experience Requirements §
Must
possess strong leadership qualities. A qualified candidate will have
the ability to lead by persuasion and be able to create shared visions
among the staff. This
person will also exhibit executive leadership qualities and be able to
take decisive action when needed. §
Non-profit
experience preferred. §
Knowledge
of adoption and foster care services preferred, however would consider
other experience in social services or non-profit industries.
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Master’s
degree preferred with minimum thirty (30) semester credits or
equivalent quarter credits in social or behavioral sciences. §
10+ years
full time work experience with a minimum of 3
years in a leadership capacity,
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Other
experience preferred would include policy and procedure development
and implementation, strategic planning, budget responsibility, fiscal
management, quality assurance, networking, human resources management,
program development and oversight, and business management. Please e-mail
resume or direct questions to: adoptallresumes@yahoo.com Applications will be accepted until the position is filled, but
for full consideration, materials should be submitted electronically
by Sept. 28, 2007. About
Adoption Adoption
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Job Announcement Position Title: Vice President of Education Center and AdoptUsKids Training andTechnical Assistance Director Deadline for Application: November 19, 2007Reports to: Executive Director/President of The Adoption Exchange, Inc.Location of this Position: Aurora, Colorado [metro-Denver area]Purpose: Provide strategic direction and leadership to achieve outcomes of The EducationCenter and the AdoptUsKids Training and Technical Assistance contract. Primary responsibilities include: • Expand, market and direct the programs and services of the Education Center• Develop revenues, budgets and monitor financial expenditures of the Education Centerand its contracts • Lead and supervise the management team of the Education Center• Participate as active member of The Adoption Exchange’s Senior Management Team• Provide strategic leadership on the evaluation of potential new program initiatives,trends, technology, regulations, alliances and other issues impacting the future of the organization • Identify, build and sustain strong collaborative relationships within the national and statechild welfare service community and the community at large • Oversees the data management services of The Adoption Exchange, Inc.• Provide oversight and direction of the AdoptUsKids Training and Technical Assistance(T/TA) services. Direct responsibilities include: o Supervise the Training and Technical Assistance Managero Coordinate efforts with the AdoptUsKids collaborating partners to ensureeffective delivery and accountability of overall project outcomes o Plan and conduct Regional Roundtableso Build relationships with State-level program managers and ACF Regional Officestaff o Represent T/TA services at Children’s Bureau meetings and conferenceso Plan and oversee special projects such as the Interjurisdictional InformationNetwork (IIN) and the Tribal Think Tank initiative o Produce reports as requiredo Plan and oversee development of publications, as neededDesired qualifications: • 7 to 10 years of child welfare experienceincluding a minimum of five years at the management level • Master’s degree in Social Work, PublicAdministration, or related field • Demonstrates high energy and initiative • Strategic planner and innovator• Excellent presentation, writing and verbalcommunication skills • Comfortable with technology includingdemonstrated proficiency in Word, Excel, PowerPoint and Outlook • Knowledge of funding sources and grantwriting skills • Able to travel an average of five days permonth • Proven ability to motivate and inspire othersto achieve outcomes • Working knowledge of State child welfaresystems and public policy • Ability to be flexible, multi-task and meetdeadlines • Working knowledge of private non-profits• Strong belief in the ability of organizations toeffect positive change in the lives of children and families • Proven organizational and timemanagement skills Qualified applicants please send a cover letter with resume, references and salary requirements to: The Adoption Exchange, Inc. 14232 E. Evans Ave. Aurora, CO 80014 Attn: Robin Parks or e-mail: tta@adoptex.org
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Job Announcement Position Title: Manager of AdoptUsKids Training and Technical AssistanceServices Deadline for Application: November 19, 2007Reports to: Vice President of Education CenterLocation of this Position: Aurora, Colorado [metro-Denver area], preferredPurpose: Plan, manage and coordinate the delivery of the AdoptUsKids training and technicalassistance (T/TA) services as sub-contracted to the Education Center of The Adoption Exchange, Inc. Primary responsibilities include: • Recruit, recommend, coach and coordinate the efforts of the T/TA Consultant Team• Develop and implement marketing strategies and materials for T/TA services• Manage the intake process and the assignment of approved requests to the appropriateT/TA consultant(s) • Collaborate and coordinate services with the Children’s Bureau T/TA network• Research and provide resource materials and support services for T/TA Consultants• Monitor and assure quality of training and technical assistance services including theevaluation of outcomes and the performance of consultants • Assist in determining focus subject matter for Regional Roundtables and provideinformation and support as needed • Assist in planning and implementing other T/TA projects as needed such as theInterjurisdictional Information Network (IIN), Tribal Think Tank, etc. • Provide timely and accurate entry of data and reports such as TATIS, quarterly andannual summary reports • Research ‘best practices’ to inform content for E-Notes and T/TA webpages• Directly provide T/TA for States and Tribes and States as needed• Participate in the planning of national conferences and other special activities asrequested by the Children’s Bureau • And other duties as assignedDesired qualifications: • 5 to 7 years of child welfare experienceincluding a minimum of two years at the supervisory level • Master’s degree in Social Work, PublicAdministration, or related field or equivalent experience • Proven ability to provide training andconsultation to professionals in child welfare services • Working knowledge of State child welfaresystems and public policy • Ability to facilitate group process such as:brainstorming, prioritization, problem solving, and planning • Comfortable with technology includingdemonstrated proficiency in Word, Excel, PowerPoint and Outlook • Excellent presentation, writing and verbalcommunication skills • Demonstrates high energy and initiative• Proven ability to motivate and inspire othersto achieve outcomes • Able to travel an average of ten days permonth • Ability to be flexible, multi-task and meetdeadlines • Proven organizational and timemanagement skills • Strong belief in the ability of organizations toeffect positive change in the lives of children and families • Strong commitment to effective customerservice such as: promptly returning phone calls, follow through on commitments, etc. Qualified applicants please send a cover letter with resume, references and salary requirements to: The Adoption Exchange, Inc. 14232 E. Evans Ave. Aurora, CO 80014 Attn: Robin Parks or e-mail: tta@adoptex.org
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Colorado State Foster Parent Association (CSFPA) Job Description: Office Manager
MISSION: CSFPA is committed to supporting foster care through education, advocacy and the provision of resources for Colorado foster parents. OVERVIEW: The Office Manager will work closely with the Executive Director and with the Executive Board. The Office Manager shall possess above average computer skills, be organized and have the ability to work collaboratively with others. He/she should also possess excellent written and verbal communication skills, work independently and demonstrate his/her ability to work efficiently and under pressure. The Office Manager should have a strong desire to support foster families and a have knowledge of or a willingness to learn about the child welfare system and about non-profit organizations. RESPONSIBILITIES OF A CSFPA EMPLOYEE:
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