Executive Director

Job Description

Job Description

Harris Homes for Children

Executive Director

Are you a compassionate leader that wants to impact lives?

Do you want to build brighter futures?

If so, apply today!!

About Harris Homes :

Harris Homes, a non-profit organization dedicated to enriching the lives of youth, is at a pivotal point of organizational growth.

We are actively seeking an Executive Director to lead our team with passion, integrity, and a deep commitment to our mission.

This role is ideal for someone with a strategic vision to expand our reach and deepen our impact within the community.

Role Summary :

The Executive Director will oversee all facets of our operations, including resident care and safety, staff management, marketing, public relations, and fundraising.

This position demands a leader adept at fostering relationships with a broad spectrum of stakeholders, including youth, staff, the board of directors, volunteers, state partners, and the wider community.

Key Responsibilities :

• Act as the Chief spokesperson, effectively communicating organizational achievements and needs to the public and all stakeholders.
• Ensure adherence to licensing standards, the Reasonable and Prudent Parenting Standard, and organizational policies.
• Implement and translate the Board's policies and directives into effective programs.
• Oversee and report on the childcare program's operations and its alignment with established policies.
• Maintain compliance with local and State DHR reporting requirements.
• Develop and manage the annual budget, overseeing all expenditures.
• Lead monthly outreach meetings to cultivate new supporters and contributors.
• Build and mobilize community relationships to support organizational goals.
• Keep detailed records of all contributors and actively supervise the proposal writing process for funding.
• Secure grants and actively collaborate with other organizations to obtain funding.

Required Qualifications :

• 5+ years of experience in leadership roles
• Master's degree required.
• Proven integrity, honesty, ethical leadership, compassion, and self-motivation.

Preferred Qualifications :

• 10+ years of experience in leadership roles
• Background in social work is highly advantageous.
• Strong experience in financial management and non-profit sectors preferred.
• Demonstrable experience working with children is desirable.
• Grant writing experience is highly preferred.

Ideal Candidate Attributes :

• Deeply committed to the mission, vision, and values of Harris Homes.
• Empathetic and open-minded towards the diverse life circumstances and challenges faced by young males.
• Maintains balance and poise in complex situations with competing demands.
• Skilled in communication, with the foresight to anticipate responses and adapt to changes effectively.
• Decisive and timely in managing performance and navigating challenging situations.
• Prompt and attentive in responding to both internal and external requests.
• Possesses a high level of emotional intelligence.

Benefits :

Competitive salary, Health and Dental, PTO, Performance Bonuses

Apply Now!!

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