Position Summary: The Family Allies Executive Director is responsible for all administrative, fiscal and programmatic activities of the case management contract and related services. The Executive Director works in concert with BFP to achieve the local SOC strategic priorities and is the principle point of contact to the community, Board and constituents of Family Allies. The Executive Director works under the direction of the Brevard Family Partnership Chief Executive Officer and Family Allies Board of Directors. This position serves as the Project Director and lead of all grants received by the agency and is responsible for the timely delivery and reporting of all required contract deliverables. The Executive Director sets the strategic direction for the agency in alignment with the BFP SOC vision and principles of practice.

Technical/Functional Expectations:

1. Budgeting & Fiscal Management- Responsible for sound fiscal management and integrity of agency.
2. Executive Leadership - Essential Function: Responsible for the daily and overall operations of the organization, the delegation of responsibility within the organization and the establishment of formal means of accountability in order to meet all business objectives, performance targets and strategic priorities of the SOC.
3. Business Planning - Essential Function: Prepare, execute, and analyze business plans, budgets, policies and protocols in order to track, communicate and report business objectives and results.
4. Company Representation-Essential Function: Communicates and effectively represents the mission, vision and values of the company to industry analysts, the media, public officials, employees, board members, vendors and financial institutions as well as other constituents as required in order to establish and maintain the reputation of the company.
5. Quality Processes-Essential Function: Rigorously monitor performance, outcomes and trends to evaluate consumer needs, satisfaction, service gaps, and outcomes in order to establish and ensure quality case management service delivery and satisfaction.
6. Staff Leadership-Essential Function: Establish performance expectations, annual goals and targets, monitor, and appraise employee job results and performance in order to develop, counsel, coach or discipline staff members.
7. Operating Policies: Study organization operations and establish internal controls in order to implement operating policies that enhance the organization's ability to achieve its objectives and are in compliance with Florida Administrative Code and Statutes.
8. Customer Relationships: Make periodic visits to partners and stakeholders across the community of practice, explore and respond timely to specific needs, and resolve problems in order to build and maintain strong and positive client and partnership relationships.
9. Board Development: Staff, establish and develop an effective Board of Directors for the Agency to support and sustain its efforts in ensuring fiscal accountability, setting strategic direction, governance and fund and donor generation for the Agency as well as engaging the public in educational venues.
10. Other duties as required: Job performance requires fulfilling other incidental or related duties as assigned, assisting and training others, and performing duties of higher rated positions from time to time for developmental purposes.

Behavioral Competencies:

1. Strategic Perspective: Able to develop long-term, big picture strategies to enhance competitiveness; recognize broad implications of issues; balance and integrate strategic vision with day-to-day activities.
2. Organization Awareness: Able to identify and use information about trends, people, political dynamics, and the organization's climate in order to promote change; use knowledge of timing, agendas, and group processes to accomplish legitimate objectives.
3. Trust and Respect: Able to demonstrate and treat others in an honest and straightforward manner; keep dealings with others confidential; keep word and follow through on commitments.
4. Decisiveness: Able to use available information to draw a timely conclusion and take quick and timely action; make quick and timely decisions in stressful situations and when necessary.
5. Prioritizing: Able to quickly focus on what is important; establish a sequence of tasks and completion dates; set priorities and allocate time and resources when faced with competing demands.
6. Motivation: Able to present information or new ideas in such a way that others get excited; use a positive approach to motivate others at any level of the organization.
7. Sensitivity: Work effectively with and show sensitivity to cultural differences and various socio-economic backgrounds of others.
8. Ethics: Adhere to and model principles and values of Agency and System of Care by being strength-based, solution-focused, maintains highest level of integrity and ethical standards.
9. Communication: Able to confidently present, train and speak to large audiences, individuals and staff in an effective and persuasive manner. Able to effect change.
10. Collaborative Team Player: Work collaboratively and model positive communication with all family of agency employees, partners, stakeholders and clients in all interactions.

Business Experience:

1. 5+ years senior /executive management exp. in Child Welfare: A minimum of 5 years senior or executive management is required in order to effectively direct both strategic initiatives and day to day programmatic areas.
2. Minimum of 3+ years managing a budget: Financial management of this program is critical to the success of the program and to ensure adequate funding sources are available throughout the fiscal year.
3. Minimum of 5+ years Supervisory experience: Strong supervisory skills are essential in order to effectively coach, mentor, and develop staff.
4. Prior experience in a startup or dynamic environment: Prior start up or positive work experiences in a changing/growing environment is essential in order to adjust to the changing needs, priorities and fast pace required.
5. Presentation skills and Community Involvement: This position requires an individual to make presentations and be involved in high level community leadership groups.
6. Valid Driver's License - Essential: A valid driver's license is required in order to attend meetings and other activities throughout the County and State.
7. Superior written and verbal communication skills: Strong communication skills are essential in order to clearly and concisely articulate programs, proposals, write policies and respond to program inquiries in a professional manner.
8. Collaborative, solution-focused leadership style: A collaborative, solution-focused leadership style is essential in order to foster and develop relationships and to build consensus among parties with conflicting positions and opinions.
9. Computer literacy: Intermediate skill in Word, Excel, PowerPoint presentations are required to provide professional presentations and executive summaries to BFP CEO and Family Allies BOD.

Educational and Experience Requirements:

1. MA/MS - Master’s Degree or equivalent.
2. 5 to 8 years related experience required.
3. 5 to 8 years related experience preferred.

Physical Requirements:

1. Lifting 20 pounds
2. Carrying 20 pounds
3. Reaching
4. Sitting
5. Standing
6. Bending
7. Near Acuity
8. Reading
9. Speaking
10. Listening
11. Typing
12. Writing