Job Title:       Executive Director
Reports To:   Board of Directors
Status:            Full Time, Exempt
Pay Rate: DOE

 


PURPOSE OF THE POSITION:
The Executive Director is responsible for the successful leadership and management of Women In Safe Homes according to the mission, values and strategic direction as established by the Board of Directors.

 

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS:

Leadership

• Participate with the Board of Directors in developing and implementing a vision and strategic plan to guide WISH

• Identify, assess, and inform the Board of Directors of internal and external issues, and emerging and promising practices that affect WISH

• Act as a professional advisor to the Board of Director on all aspects of WISH's activities

• Foster effective team work between the Board and the Executive Director and between the

Executive Director and staff

• In addition to the Chair of the Board, act as a spokesperson for WISH

• Conduct official correspondence on behalf of the Board as appropriate and jointly with the Board

when appropriate

• Represent WISH at community activities to enhance WISH's community  profile

Operational Planning and Management

• Develop an operational plan which incorporates goals and objectives that work towards the

strategic direction of WISH

• Ensure that the operation of WISH meets the needs of its participants, Board and funders

• Oversee the efficient and effective day-to-day operations of WISH

• Draft policies for the approval of the Board and prepare procedures to implement WISH policies;

review existing policies on an annual basis and recommend changes to the Board as appropriate

• Ensure that personnel, participant, donor and volunteer files are securely stored, and confidentiality is maintained in accordance with WISH policies and procedures and all applicable state and federal laws and regulations

• Provide support to the Board by preparing meeting agenda and supporting materials.

Program Planning and Management

• Oversee the planning, implementation and evaluation of WISH's programs and services

• Ensure that the programs and services offered by WISH contribute to WISH's mission and reflect the priorities of the Board, and align with funder requirements

  • Monitor the day-to-day delivery of the programs and services of WISH to maintain or improve quality

Human Resources Management

• Determine staffing and volunteer requirements for organizational management and program

delivery

• Oversee the implementation of the human resources policies, procedures and practices including the development of job descriptions for all staff and volunteers

• Establish a positive, healthy and safe work environment in accordance with the core competencies of trauma-informed care, and with all applicable legislation and regulations

• Recruit, interview and select staff and volunteers that have the right technical and personal abilities to help further WISH's mission

• Ensure that all staff and volunteers receives an orientation to WISH and that are required and

appropriate, position-specific training is provided

• Implement a performance management process for all staff and volunteers which includes

monitoring the performance of staff and volunteers on an on-going basis and conducting an annual performance review

• Coach and mentor staff and volunteers as appropriate to improve performance

• Administer progressive discipline as needed, using appropriate and legally defensible procedures

Financial Planning and Management

• Work with staff and the Board to prepare a comprehensive budget

• Work with the Board to secure adequate funding for WISH operations

• Research funding sources, and oversee the development of fund raising plans and funding proposals to increase WISH's funding base

• Participate in fundraising activities as appropriate

• Approve expenditures within the authority delegated by the Board

• Ensure that sound bookkeeping and accounting procedures are followed

• Administer the funds of WISH according to the approved budget and monitor the monthly cash flow of WISH

• Provide the Board with comprehensive, regular reports on the revenues and expenditure of WISH

• Ensure that WISH complies with all legislation covering taxation and withholding payments

• Reinstitute and implement a capital campaign for a new shelter in conjunction with the Board and Forakers

Community Relations/Advocacy

• Communicate with stakeholders to keep them informed of the work of WISH and to identify

changes in the community served by WISH

• Establish good working relationships and constructive and collaborative working relationships with community groups, funders, policymakers, and other organizations to help achieve the goals of WISH

• Convene community partnership committees and task forces as needed to achieve unduplicated services

• Represent WISH at the Alaska Network on Domestic Violence and Sexual Assault

Risk Management

• Identify and evaluate the risks to WISH's people (participants, staff, management, volunteers),

property, finances, goodwill, and image and implement measures to control risks

• Ensure that the Board of Directors and WISH carries appropriate and adequate insurance coverage

• Ensure that the Board and staff understand the terms, conditions and limitations of the insurance coverage

Minimum Qualifications

 Education

  • Bachelor's degree in social sciences or related field is required

Experience

• Five years minimum experience in nonprofit social services or related field, including supervisory experience

• Preferred experience will include overseeing a domestic violence/sexual assault organization, and overseeing a shelter program

Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities
• Evidence of a commitment to trauma-informed care core competencies, and how they are

incorporated into domestic violence and sexual assault organizations

• Knowledge of historical trauma and how it impacts people affected by domestic violence, sexual assault and child abuse

• Ability to maintain standards for performance including aligning policies and process with practice

• Ability to conduct effective program outcome evaluation

• Excellent written and verbal communication skills

• Ability to develop collaborative community engagement

• Understanding of cultural diversity

• Knowledge of human resources, financial and project management

• Planning and organizational skills

• Demonstrated team-builder

Background Check

Position requires applicants to pass a FBI/State of Alaska criminal background check. Personal characteristics

The Executive Director should demonstrate competence in some or all of the following:

  • Adaptability : Demonstrate a willingness to be flexible, versatile and/or tolerant in a changing work environment while maintaining effectiveness and efficiency.

  • Behave Ethically: Understand the core values of trauma-informed care, and ensure that his/her own behavior and the behavior of others is consistent with these standards and aligns with the values of WISH.

  • Build Relationships: Establish and maintain positive working relationships with others, both internally and externally, to achieve the goals of WISH.

  • Communicate Effectively: Speak, listen and write in a clear, thorough and timely manner using appropriate and effective communication tools and techniques.

  • Creativity/Innovation: Develop new and unique ways to improve operations of WISH and to create new opportunities.

  • Focus on Participant Needs: Anticipate, understand, and respond to the needs of internal and external participants to meet or exceed their expectations within WISH's parameters.

  • Foster Teamwork: Work cooperatively and effectively with others to set goals, resolve problems, and make decisions that enhance organizational effectiveness.

  • Lead: Positively influence others to achieve results that are in the best interest of WISH.

  • Make Decisions: Assess situations to determine the importance, urgency and risks, and make clear decisions which are timely and in the best interests of WISH.

  • Organize: Set priorities, develop a work schedule, monitor progress towards goals, and track details, data, information and activities

  • Plan: Determine strategies to move WISH forward, set goals, create and implement actions plans, and evaluate the process and results.

  • Solve Problems: Assess problem situations to identify causes, gather and process relevant information, generate possible solutions, and make recommendations and/or resolve the problem.

  • Think Strategically: Assesses options and actions based on trends and conditions in the environment, and the vision and values of WISH.

CONFIDENTIALITY:

  • Must adhere to all confidentiality requirements including, but not limited to WISH’s internal policies, requirements of local, state and federal law necessary to protect the safety, dignity and privacy of persons seeking or receiving services.

Please email a copy of your resume to miranda.n@wishak.org

 

 

WISH is an Equal Opportunity Employer:
Alaska Natives, multi-lingual persons, and survivors of domestic violence,
child abuse, or sexual assault are encouraged to apply.

All employment with wish is at will. Wish reserves the right to change job duties and responsibilities as the need arises.
This job description does not Constitute a written or implied contract of employment

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