Chief Executive Officer

Job Description

Job Description

Description :

Sitting along the beautiful Susquehanna River, Harrisburg is the capital city of Pennsylvania, and a wonderful place to work and to raise a family.

The Harrisburg Metro Area can boast of strong professional and medical communities. and is ideally located, just a few hours’ drive from Pittsburgh, Philadelphia, New York City, Baltimore and Washington DC (and only 20 minutes from Hershey!).

Jewish Family Service of Greater Harrisburg is currently looking for a Chief Executive Officer. JFS is a well-established, highly respected, growing, and diverse social services agency serving all members of the Central Pennsylvania area.

Our programs include Mynd Works, an outpatient mental health services; Family-Based mental health services; Adoption & Foster Care;

Refugee and Resettlement Services; and Senior Services.

Our mission is to help individuals and families meet life’s challenges; we are a forward-thinking mental health and social service agency dedicated to helping people achieve their full potential while honoring choice, diversity, and Jewish values through every stage of life.

Our staff is as diverse and inclusive as our programs. and we believe in building a healthy, supportive workplace, where everyone looks forward to coming to work and knows that they are making a difference!

The Agency is nestled on the Jewish Federation’s beautiful new Alexander Grass Campus for Jewish Life, alongside the Brenner Family Early Learning Center, the Symons Family Fitness Center, the Jewish Community Foundation of Central Pennsylvania and the Silver Academy, the only Jewish Day School in the region.

Harrisburg, rich in Jewish history, is home to five synagogues.

JOB CLASSIFICATION : Full-time, Exempt

REPORTS TO : Board of Directors

GENERAL SUMMARY OF DUTIES

The CEO is responsible for implementing the direction, goals and objectives of the agency. This person is also responsible for the successful leadership and implementation of strategic plans, management of the agency, fiscal management, staff management and development, fundraising, board development and building interagency and community relationships.

This position ensures that the agency adheres to all federal, state and county mandates.

This position is ideal for an experienced Non-Profit Executive looking to utilize their current experience in a growing agency.

Financial Management

• Financial planning and budget
• Oversees all aspects of finance
• Participates with Management team for yearly budget process, including planning and implementation
• Monitors accounts payable and receivables for all services
• Provides marketing oversight
• Manages the agency’s tax-exempt status
• Familiarity with tax returns, audits and grant reporting

Administration

• Oversee all aspects of licensing, accreditation, risk management, annual reports
• Has final approval for agency staff hiring
• Accountable for communicating final hiring decisions to the Board President

Personnel Management

Supervise and collaborate with management team

Board of Directors Liaison

• Provide information to the Board of Directors regarding the operation of programs in accordance with agency policy, continuous quality improvement, and risk management.
• Recommend new programs, modifying or closing programs
• Implementation and annual review of long-term strategic planning
• Handles all issues related to the achievement of the agency’s mission
• Frequent communication with Board President on agency matters related to financial, fundraising, employee relations, and staffing needs.

Community Liaison

Network with other community organizations to represent and promote Jewish Family Service and seek possibilities for collaborations.

Performance and Quality Improvement

Oversite of PQI and team management meetings to ensure programs meet standards of excellence

Donor Development

• Identify potential donors and sharing information with the Board of Directors
• Build relationships with current and potential donors regarding JFS programs and services
• Accountable, along with the Board, to fundraise.

Requirements :

• A master’s degree is required; preferably MBA or MSW.
• Relevant experience in a social services setting with progressively responsible administrative and supervisory capacities.
• Must have experience in the overall management of a non-profit organization; or equivalent combination of education and experience in several of the administrative areas, including the highest level.
• Previous leadership and supervisory experience, including staff development, mentoring, and motivation is required.
• Demonstrated ability to create and maintain partnerships between individuals, governmental and non-governmental organizations, corporations, and foundations.
• Track record of strong fiscal management : 2 years’ experience and profound understanding of accounting processes.
• Experience working with a Board of Directors and volunteer committees.
• Expertise in human service delivery.
• Understanding of major gift fundraising, with the ability and enthusiasm to involve and solicit the board and other community leaders for gifts.
• Familiarity and accepting of Jewish values.
• Computer literate, specifically in Microsoft Applications Systems.

DESIRED QUALITIES :

A leader who has the desire to build the company culture as :

• Client-centered and trauma informed
• Team oriented- cooperative, and collaborative
• Fun, positive and upbeat
• Detail-oriented- quality and precision focused
• Outcome oriented- results focused with powerful performance culture

ADDITIONAL QUALITIES :

• Passionate commitment and respect for the mission of the agency and its history.
• Excellent leadership, interpersonal, and. supervisory skills
• Excellent organizational, analytical, written and verbal communication skills
• Energetic, forward-thinking and creative individual with the highest ethical standards and appropriate professional image
• Intelligent and articulate and able to relate to people at all levels of the organization
• Ability to respond effectively to the most sensitive inquiries or complaints
• Creative and highly intelligent problem solver
• A decisive individual with a "big picture" perspective and well versed in organizational systems

JFS offers a comprehensive benefits package to eligible employees.

Salary commensurate with experience. Interested candidates should provide their salary history in a cover letter.