Director - Shelter

ViziRecruiter,LLC.; Indianapolis (IN); On-site; USD 60,000 - 100,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Student Loan Repayment

Tuition Reimbursement

Medical, Dental, and Health Insurance

Over 150 hours of PTO first year and 12 paid holidays

Short-Term and Long-Term Disability

Life Insurance

Job summary

A nonprofit organization in Indianapolis is seeking a full-time Director for its children's shelter. In this role, you will lead program strategies to improve the lives of vulnerable children and families. Strong leadership and crisis management skills are essential, along with a Bachelor's degree in a relevant field and five years of experience in child welfare. The position offers benefits including student loan repayment and substantial PTO. This is an on-site role with a focus on community relationship building.

Qualifications

• Minimum five years' experience in the child welfare system required.
• Must be at least 21 years of age.
• Must possess a valid driver's license and proof of insurance.

Responsibilities

• Provide overall strategy and goals for the program.
• Build and maintain strong relationships with DCS and community agencies.
• Responsible for billing, budgets and contractual relationships.

Skills

Leadership

Crisis management

Relationship development

Financial oversight

Education

Bachelor's degree in social work, sociology, psychology or related field

Master's degree

Job description

Introduction

Firefly Children and Family Alliance is a nonprofit that has supported Indiana families and adults for generations. Our organization is built on the belief that giving kids and adults the chance to succeed creates stronger communities. We help Hoosiers overcome hardship and unhealthy behaviors.

Overview

Few jobs offer the satisfaction and gratification that come from doing work that improves the lives of vulnerable children and families. This is where Firefly Children and Family Alliance stands out from the crowd. As one of our employees, you will directly improve the lives of thousands of Indiana children, families, and adults.

Firefly Children & Family Alliance is currently seeking a full-timeDirector for our children's shelter. This position is critical for providing program leadership and oversight to produce positive client outcomes and desired fiscal performance. This position will have, or has the potential to have direct contact, on a regular and continuing basis, with children who are under the direct supervision of the agency.
Our Benefits:

• Student Loan Repayment
• Tuition Reimbursement
• Medical, Dental, and Health Insurance
• Over 150 hours of PTO first year and 12 paid holidays
• Short-Term and Long-Term Disability
• Life Insurance

Responsibilities

Leadership/Management (55%)

• Provide the overall strategy and goals for the program.
• Ensure grantor/customer satisfaction.
• Ensure staff are meeting work product expectations.
• Hire, develop, hold accountable and if necessary, terminate program staff.
• Mentor and coach staff through training, inspiration, motivation and encouragement.
• Hold staff accountable to service standards and ensure the processes and procedures are followed according to program standards.
• Oversee vendors to ensure client information and inquiries are managed in accordance with DCS goals and outcomes
• Respond to crisis calls from program staff.
• Work within the structure of DCS Region and broker community.
• Weekly on-call rotation.

Relationship Development (25%)

• Build and maintain a strong network of relationships– DCS, foster parents, biological families, mental health agencies, schools and community agencies.
• Regularly collaborate and communicate to maintain and establish a strong referral network.
• Deliver educational presentations throughout the community to support recruitment.
• Proactively market and sell the program through one-on-one interactions.

Financials (10%)

• Responsible for billing, budgets and contractual relationships within the program.

Reporting (10%)

• Compile and analyze the data for recruitment and retention goals and outcomes.
• Maintain case and agency paperwork according to standards.

Requirements

• A Bachelor's degree in social work, sociology, psychology or a directly related human services field PLUS five years’ experience in the child welfare system is required.
• Master's degree is preferred.
• Must be at least 21 years of age.
• A valid driver's license and proof of insurance.
• Knowledge of and adherence to current confidentiality practices.
• Appreciation for and ability to respond to cultural differences
• Must be willing and able to work on call.