Director - Family Resource Center

Summary:

Family Support Program (FSP) Director—also referred to as Director or PD is responsible for overseeing all aspects of the Center, including program development, implementation, evaluation, reporting, staff supervision, budgeting, fundraising, and facilities management. The Director ensures smooth operations and alignment with Center policies and philosophy.

 Key Responsibilities: 

·       Overseesallaspectsofprogramdevelopment,supervisionofstaff,budget,moneymanagement, fundraising, enrollment, and facilities.

·       Facilitatesthesmoothflowoftheprogram andensuresitsadherencetostatedphilosophy.

·       Overseesthecare,safety,andwell-beingofstaff,participants,andvolunteers.

·       Coordinatesstaffmeetings,stafforientationandtraining,andencouragesprofessional development.

·       Helpsparticipantstoidentifyneeds.

·       Networkswiththecommunitybycoordinatingcommunityoutreach.

·       Preparesmonthly,quarterlyandannualstatisticalandprogrammaticreports.

·       Attendssponsoringagency,MFNDirectors'andFSCAdvisoryCommitteemeetings

 General Qualifications/Skills:  

·       UnderstandandbecommittedtotheoverallphilosophyofFamilySupport.

·       WorkcooperativelywithconsultantsfromMarylandFamilyNetworkwhoareresponsiblefor implementation and evaluation of Family Support Center program.

·       Maintainrespectforconfidentialityofinformationdivulgedbyoronbehalfofparticipants.

·       Possesstheabilitytorelatetopeopleofdiverseeducational,culturalandeconomicbackgrounds.

·       Bewillingandabletodoaggressiveoutreachandrecruitment.

·       Modelappropriateinteractionwithyoungchildrenandparents.

·       Havetheabilitytoworkindependentlyandasateammemberandleader.

  Specific Qualifications/Skills:  

ManagementSkillsshouldinclude:

·       Abilitytospeakandwriteeffectively.

·       Abilitytoplanandorganizeuseofresourceseffectively.

·       Abilitytokeepaccuraterecords.

·       Abilitytoestablishandimplementgoals.

·       Abilitytoestablishpriorities.

·       Abilitytooverseefinancialmattersandpreparebudgetswithmultiplesourcesofincome.

·       Abilitytogarneradditionalfundingwhennecessary.

Supervisoryskillsshouldinclude:

·       Abilitytohireandterminatestaff,asneeded.

·       Abilitytodelineateandmonitorstaffresponsibilities.

·       Abilitytoevaluatestaffperformanceeffectively.

·       Abilitytorecognizeandutilizetheexpertiseofothers.

·       Abilitytoestablishfirm,fair,andobjectivepracticeswithstaff.

·       Abilitytorecognizeareasofconcernandstaffweaknesses.

·       Abilitytoencouragestaffdevelopment.

Communityrelationsandnetworkingskillsshouldinclude:

·       Thoroughknowledgeofthecommunity.

·       Demonstratedabilitytomobilizeandutilizecommunityresources.

·       Demonstratedabilitytoattractandretainvolunteers.

·       Demonstratedabilitytoformeffectivenetworks.

·       KnowledgeofBoardstructure,itsfunctionandAgency/Boardrelationships.

·       AbilitytoformandworkwithaBoardeffectively.

·       Publicspeakingability.

LeadershipSkillsshouldinclude:

·       Abilitytogainstaffsupport.

·       Modelingtheexpectations,standardsthathe/sherequiresofothers.

·       Interestinself-developmentthroughcontinuededucationandtraining.

·       Abilitytomakesounddecisions.

·       Abilitytoclearlyarticulateexpectationsandtoconsistentlyfollowthrough.

·       Abilitytobuildaneffectiveteam.

·       Havingplayedaleadershiproleinthecommunityinthepastandstillbeingactivelyinvolved.

·       Creativity,visionandflexibility.

·       Abilitytosharevisionwithstaffandtomotivatethem.

·       Alwayslookingtoimproveallaspectsoftheprogram.

·       Goodproblem-solvingskills.

·       Abilitytoobjectivelylistenandrespondtostaffconcerns.

 Education: 

·       Master’sdegreeinHumanServicesorHumanDevelopmentpreferred.

·       Bachelor’sdegreeacceptedin same field with a minimum of four years’ experience in program development and management in program(s) serving populations similar to FSC populations.

·       Minimum of two years supervisory experience required.