Executive Director

Spirit League; Mount Shasta (CA); On-site; USD 100,000 - 120,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Dental/Vision and Life insurance

403b plan (matching up to 3%)

Paid holidays, sick and vacation accr透

Job summary

The Siskiyou Opportunity Center in Northern California seeks an Executive Director/CEO to lead a rural nonprofit serving adults with IDD. You will oversee programs, budgeting, fundraising, and community partnerships, ensuring high-quality services and compliance with state and federal regulations.

Strong leadership, strategic planning, and stakeholder engagement are essential. Qualifications include a bachelor’s degree in a relevant field, substantial supervisory experience, advanced computer

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Business Administration, Rehabilitation, Social Services, Special Education or equivalent experience.
• Supervisory experience in rehabilitation or IDD programs; executive management preferred.
• Advanced computer skills: Windows Office and QuickBooks.
• First Aid/CPR certification and valid California driving record.

Responsibilities

• Coordinate overall operations and budget with the Board.
• Develop and implement short- and long-range strategic plans.
• Hire, supervise, and evaluate staff; ensure program quality.
• Maintain accreditation and certifications; ensure compliance with state/federal requirements.
• Prepare monthly financial reports and communicate financial status to the Board.
• Seek funding sources and manage relationships with funders and partners.

Skills

Leadership

Supervisory experience

Administrative skills

Communication skills

Education

Bachelor's degree in Business Administration, Rehabilitation, Social Services, Special Education or equivalent experience

Tools

Windows Office

QuickBooks

Job description

SISKIYOU OPPORTUNITY CENTER

JOB DESCRIPTION

EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR/CEO

QUALIFICATIONS

The Executive Director/CEO shall have a bachelor's degree in Business Administration, Rehabilitation, Social Services, Special Education or equivalent experience in a related field. Experience in a supervisory capacity with rehabilitation programs and the mentally and/or developmentally disabled, as well as general business administration in an executive management position, is highly desirable. Must have advanced computer skills, including proficiency with Windows Office software and QuickBooks.

The Executive Director/CEO shall have exceptional administrative and leadership abilities, along with an understanding of community organizations, problems, resources, and economic principles. Emotional stability, good judgment, integrity, tact, initiative, and the ability to work effectively with professionals, staff, and the Board of Directors are essential for this position. The Executive Director/CEO must be well organized and efficient, and interact with persons with mental/developmental disabilities in a caring, empathetic manner. First Aid/CPR certification is required, as is a good California driving record with no limitations or restrictions. The Executive Director/CEO must meet all current state health certification requirements as listed in the Staff Policy Manual.

SUPERVISION

The Executive Director/CEO is hired under contract by the Board of Directors and is responsible to and supervised by the Board.

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS

The Executive Director/CEO’s primary responsibility is to coordinate the organization’s overall operations. This includes applying skills in organizational management, business math, supervisory practices, performance appraisal, data analysis, problem solving, and financial planning. The ideal candidate must also have thorough knowledge of the principles and practices of rehabilitation and social services agencies. The Executive Director/CEO must plan and organize others’ work, work under pressure, communicate effectively (verbally and in writing), and have strong public contact skills.

SPECIFIC DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES

The Executive Director/CEO’s specific duties and responsibilities include, but are not limited to:

• Execute and administer all policies determined and approved by the Board of Directors.
• Help to formulate and recommend policies to the Board of Directors for their consideration and approval.
• Develop short- and long-range strategic plans to carry out the policies of the Organization.
• Help to prepare all phases of the Center's budget, subject to the approval of the Board of Directors.
• Monitor plans, directions, and supervision of all phases of production, recycling, Supported Employment, transportation services, and Center based programs, either directly or through delegation of responsibility.
• Manage and administer the day-to-day operation of the Organization.
• Hire, discipline, and terminate employment of all staff.
• Develop, coordinate, and implement an orientation and in-service program for agency staff personnel.
• Implement and monitor a screening, orientation, supervisory, and evaluation process for each person served.
• Establish and supervise a systematic record system of the personnel, finances, participants, programs, and activities of the Organization, in accordance with recognized standards and practices.
• Develop and maintain accountable records, statistics, and reports on all phases of the Center's programs for interpretation to the public at large, to community groups, rehabilitation agencies, and to the Board of Directors.
• Coordinate the work of the Board of Directors by serving as a liaison officer and acting in a counseling and advisory capacity.
• Develop and maintain, on a current basis, a manual of personnel policies and participant case work procedures to be used for the effective functioning of the Center.
• Interpret and advise Center programs and operations to the community and enlist and maintain community support and participation.
• Interpret programs, develop, and maintain cooperative working relationships with Regional Centers, Department of Rehabilitation, and other agencies.
• Provide methods of continuous re-evaluation of services, programs, and staff.
• Provide the Board of Directors with a monthly report on the Center's financial situation, as well as manufacturing progress and problems at the Center.
• Safeguard monies and properties of the Opportunity Center.
• Disburse all funds to pay Accounts Payable, operating expenses, and payroll at the Center.
• Prepare an annual budget for Board approval at the annual November meeting each year and use approved budget to implement the operation of the Center's programs.
• Seek out and negotiate funding sources from Federal, State, and local governments and agencies.
• Seek out and negotiate contracts for production of products and/or work in the Base Program and Supported Employment.
• Assure that the physical plant and equipment are suitable to the needs and purposes of the Organization, and make sure that the facility is in good order, repair, and safe.
• Take part in fund raising programs to help the Center financially.
• Be familiar with the Board Corporate By-Laws and its policies, as well as lines of communication within them.
• Be involved with rehabilitation-related programs and organizations locally, nationally, and State-wide, and take part in training that will help maintain and improve the quality of services provided by the Center.
• Oversee all Accreditation and Certifications required by State and Federal Agencies.
• Assume other activities which may arise in the development and enhancement of the position.

SALARY

Compensation is negotiable based on experience, with a range of $100,000 to $120,000 annually. Benefits include Dental/Vision and Life insurance, a 403b Tax Sheltered Annuity plan (matching up to 3% after 6 months of employment), paid holidays, sick and vacation accruals. This position is exempt from payment of overtime wages as provided in the Fair Labor Standards Act as it applies to Executive and Administrative Employees.

This job description was reviewed by the Executive Director/CEO.

Initial & Date below.

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SISKIYOU OPPORTUNITY CENTER

Executive Director Recruitment Announcement

The Siskiyou Opportunity Center (SOC) is seeking a new Executive Director. SOC is a rural nonprofit with a 56-year history of serving adults with Intellectual and Developmental Disabilities (IDD) in Siskiyou and Shasta Counties in Northern California. The organization provides vocational training and employment opportunities to foster independence, enhance self-esteem, and promote full participation in society. It also offers structured daily activities and independent living skills training in a safe, inclusive environment.

The Center's main office is in Weed, with additional facilities in Yreka, Mount Shasta, and Redding. SOC employs more than 60 full- and part-time staff members and currently serves about 120 clients. Its total monthly payroll, which includes about 50 client/workers, exceeds $400,000. The organization maintains a fleet of about 45 vehicles and operates on an annual budget of about $6 million. SOC funding sources include contracts with Caltrans for custodial crews at multiple I-5 rest areas in Siskiyou and Shasta counties, as well as a contract with the City of Redding to operate its transfer station. Additionally, SOC derives revenue from CalRecycle through the Mount Shasta recycling facility. The Lanterman Act provides additional funding for adult day programs and Independent Living Skills (ILS) training through the California Department of Developmental Services. The Redding office also provides job placement assistance for the Department of Rehabilitation. For additional information, please watch this short video: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=5Dwj23C9J2A

The Executive Director implements the board's policy decisions and oversees all the organization's programs and services. The ED will represent the organization to the public and build and maintain relationships with the IDD community, service providers, funders, relevant government agencies, and local communities.

The ideal candidate will demonstrate a unique combination of organizational leadership skills, compassion, and support for a diverse IDD client base.

Extensive direct experience with developmentally disabled individuals is highly preferred, along with a clear understanding of their unique needs. Experience managing a complex organization, ideally in the nonprofit sector, is essential and includes supervising staff, budgeting, risk management, and personnel oversight. The ability to apply business skills effectively to advance the organization’s mission of client service is required.

The Executive Director must have strong oral, written, and electronic communication skills. They should listen carefully to clients, staff, and policymakers and demonstrate transparency when appropriate. The Director should motivate, dignify, and inspire clients and staff, fostering a collaborative and inclusive environment. The ideal candidate should also actively participate in the Opportunity Center's daily activities, build relationships with staff and clients, boost morale, and support the organization's culture.

Candidates must demonstrate lifelong learning and educational achievement commensurate with the position’s complexity. A bachelor’s degree or higher in behavioral sciences, special education, public administration, or business/finance is highly desirable.

Compensation is negotiable based on experience, with a range of $100,000 to $120,000 annually. Benefits include Dental/Vision and Life insurance, a 403b Tax Sheltered Annuity plan (matching up to 3% after 6 months of employment), paid holidays, sick and vacation accruals. This position is exempt from payment of overtime wages as provided in the Fair Labor Standards Act as it applies to Executive and Administrative Employees

Siskiyou Opportunity Center is an Equal Employment Opportunity employer. Employment decisions are based on job-related qualifications, experience, organizational needs, and other legitimate business considerations without unlawful discrimination based on any characteristic protected by applicable federal, California, or local law. SOC is committed to providing a professional workplace that values dignity, respect, opportunity, and inclusion.

Siskiyou Opportunity Center will consider qualified applicants with criminal histories consistent with the California Fair Chance Act. Applicants are not required to disclose conviction history before a conditional offer of employment except as otherwise permitted or required by applicable law.

If you are an experienced leader who believes strong organizations are built through mission, people, accountability, financial stewardship, and community partnership, we invite you to consider joining Siskiyou Opportunity Center as our next Executive Director.

To request a more detailed job description or to submit resumes and questions, contact Mike Michelon, Interim Executive Director, at [e-mail] or by mail to Siskiyou Opportunity Center, 295 Main St., Suite 1, Weed, CA 96094

The position is open until filled, but to be considered in the initial round, we must receive resumes by October 31, 2026.