Co-Executive Director: People & Programs

The Federation of Community Social Services of BC; Kootenay Bay; On-site; CAD 70,000 - 100,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

5% RRSP contribution

Job summary

Freedom Quest Youth Services Society is seeking a Co-Executive Director: People & Programs to share leadership in a 14-hour per week role, within a two-person executive model supported by staff and guided by the Board.

The role leads administration, finance, and human resources, mentors Program Managers, and helps shape strategies and policies that advance youth health and wellbeing. There is potential to increase hours to 21 per week for Clinical Supervision duties.

Qualifications

• Experience in executive leadership within social services or youth-focused organizations.
• Ability to manage administration, finance and human resources functions.
• Experience reporting to a Board of Directors and implementing board policies.

Responsibilities

• Lead and coordinate executive functions across administration, finance and HR.
• Support program managers in developing strategies, goals and policies aligned with the mission.
• Ensure resources are planned, organized and directed to achieve board-governed goals.

Skills

Leadership

Strategic planning

People management

Governance

Job description

Job Description

The Executive Director role at Freedom Quest Youth Services Society is held jointly by two Executive Directors working in a co-leadership model, sharing a combined 38 hours per week. One Executive Director leads with a focus on Programs and People (14 hours / week), while the other leads with a focus on Operations and Strategy (24 hours / week). Together, they are fully responsible for ensuring the Executive Director function described below is carried out in its entirety.

Freedom Quest is currently seeking a candidate to fulfill the Co-Executive Director: People & Programs role (14 hours / week).

• There is an option to increase hours to 21 hours / week for interested candidates who are qualified to fulfill the Clinical Supervision role for program staff on the Youth Substance Use Services Team (4.5 hours / week) and the Stabilization Care Clinical Team (3.5 hours / week).

• These combined roles will afford full benefits paid by the employer, including a 5% RRSP Contribution.

The Freedom Quest Executive Director provides leadership to a growing and complex organization and acts as an agent for social change by supporting a diverse staff in multiple programs aimed at the health and wellbeing of youth who are impacted by substance use or other challenges. The Executive Director is accountable for planning, organizing, and evaluating the functions of administration, finance and human resources. They assist and guide Program Managers in developing strategies, goals, and policies consistent with the mission of the Society. Currently there are between 30-40 staff members supported by significant operational budgets.

Freedom Quest Provides Services In The Following Program Areas

• Youth Substance Use Support Worker Services
• Youth Substance Use & Family Counsellor Services
• Regional Alcohol & Drug Day Treatment Program (RADD)
• Therapeutic Recreational Programming
• Housing for Children & Youth in the Government Care System

Freedom Quest operates under a policy governance model. The Executive Director reports to the Board of Directors and ensures that financial, human, and material resources are organized and directed towards implementation of the goals and policies established by the Board.