Executive Director

JOB ANNOUNCEMENT

Job Title: Executive Director – Dayle McIntosh Center for Independent Living
Location: 13272 Garden Grove Blvd., Garden Grove, CA  92843
Reports to:  Board of Directors
Compensation:  $75,000 to $90,000 per year (negotiable depending on experience)
Responsible for:  Senior Management, Fiscal Agent and Consultants

POSITION SUMMARY

Under the guidelines set by the governing Board, the Executive Director oversees the operation of the Dayle McIntosh Center for Independent Living, an independent living center serving Orange County, California and parts of other surrounding counties with an annual budget of $4.5 million.  The Executive Director is responsible for developing and administering the finances, programs, and services of the agency, and for advancing the philosophy and principles of the Independent Living Movement. 

DUTIES

Board of Directors

1. Prepares and submits timely reports, recommendations and updates to the Board of Directors
2. Identifies and recruits candidates for potential membership on the governing Board of Directors
3. Assists with the pursuit of operational revenues for the agency
4. Implements and administers policies and budget approved by the Board of Directors
5. Coordinates Board of Directors trainings and strategic planning sessions
6. Assists in the annual agency review process, including analysis of input from staff, consumers, community organizations and contractors
7. Develops and implements a 5-year agency strategic plan 

Program Administration

1. Assures that the mission of the agency is reflected in all  program planning, implementation and evaluation
2. Monitors compliance with grants, contracts, and regulations, including the preparation of performance reports and the maintenance of appropriate records
3. Oversees the completion of periodic needs assessments within the agency’s constituency
4. Promotes program expansion into unserved and underserved populations and/or areas

Personnel

1. In accordance with current employment laws, oversees the implementation of personnel policies and procedures, including and not limited to:  hiring, promotion, evaluation, training and dismissal
2. Supervises Senior Managers, the Fiscal Agent and Consultants

Finance

1. Oversees all elements of the organization’s financial system
2. Prepares a proposed annual budget and reports to the Board of Directors for approval
3. Monitors compliance with established financial controls
4. Reviews monthly statements and reports prior to submittal to the Board of directors
5. Arranges for independent annual audits
6. Develops and implements audit correction plans

Resource Development

1. Oversees the development, implementation, modification, and evaluation of an annual resource development plan
2. Initiates contact with and represents the center to potential funders
3. Assists with efforts to obtain income through grants, contracts, fees, foundation, corporations, fundraising events and individual donors

Public Relations and Systems Change

1. Works with the local, state and national boards and organizations, which includes travel, to further the Independent Living Movement and the rights of persons with disabilities
2. Participates in community awareness, education & advocacy efforts
3. Represents the center in media and at public events
4. Acknowledges contributions to the agency and to the Independent Living Movement
5. Reviews promotional materials prior to publication and distribution including insuring the agency Internet website is informative and effective

QUALIFICATIONS

Minimum Qualifications

1. 1.  Possesses a masters/graduate degree in a related field and experience working in a non-profit agency that provides services to persons with disabilities

--OR-

1.  Possesses a BA or BS degree in a related field and four (4) years experience in upper management at a non-profit agency that provides services to persons with disabilities
2. Demonstrates commitment to the independent living philosophy
3. Exhibits the ability to:

-formulate and implement operational procedures;
-interpret and apply policy;
-interact with a wide variety of people;
-oversee a complex organization and office environment

1. Demonstrates knowledge of Federal and State Laws and Regulations pertaining to the legal and service rights of persons with disabilities
2. Demonstrates knowledge of the Olmstead decision and the philosophy of the Least Restrictive Environment
3. Demonstrates knowledge of the various public and private service delivery systems potentially available for people with disabilities in California
4. Demonstrates experience working with and/or sensitivity to persons with disabilities and cross disability groups
5. Demonstrates experience working with and/ or sensitivity to persons from culturally diverse communities
6. Demonstrates ability to communicate effectively both orally and in writing in English
7. Demonstrates ability to negotiate grants and contracts
8. Demonstrates ability to effectively manage organizational budget in excess of one million dollars
9. Demonstrates ability to obtain income through grants, contracts, fees, foundations, corporations, fund raising events and individual donors
10. Possesses a valid CA drivers license, proof of car insurance or reliable transportation to and from the office
11. Possesses an ability and willingness to travel

Desired Qualifications

1. Possesses personal life experience with a disability
2. Possesses the ability to communicate in more than one language, including sign language
3. Demonstrates computer literacy and knowledge of assistive technology
4. Exhibits the ability to supervise the design and use of a computer network and management information systems
5. Demonstrates strong public relation skills

BENEFITS

1. Thirteen paid holidays per year
2. Up to 35 days of vacation per year with a cap of 160 hours
3. Up to 12 days of sick per year with a cap of 90 hours
4. 100% paid medical premium of agency sponsored plan; employee pays difference for higher cost plan
5. 100% of dental, vision, chiropractic premium
6. 401K plan available on hire date with 100% matching up to 5% of salary.  Vesting period starts on hire date.  Vesting is based on 20% each year with 100% vesting at 5 years
7. Employee Assistance Program (EAP)
8. Employer paid group life insurance at 1x annual salary, 2x accidental death
9. Employer paid group disability insurance at 60% of monthly salary.  Offer both short and long term plans
10. Other AFLAC insurance benefits available, at employee’s expense, to include:  life, short term disability, cancer, accident insurance, medical bridge insurance
11. Health savings account (section 125) to include medical and dependent care and transportation expense reimbursement
12. Paid membership to the American Association of People with Disabilities (optional)

Dayle McIntosh Center is an equal opportunity employer.  Qualified applicants with disabilities are encouraged to apply.

HOW TO APPLY

For an application packet to be considered complete, your application must include all of the following:

1. Application
2. Resume
3. Cover Sheet/Questionnaire Written Responses
4. References (3 employment/2 personal)

To obtain an application packet please contact Eva Casas-Sarmiento as follows:           
Telephone: (714) 245-9999
Facsimile: (714) 245-9998
Internet: dmcrecruit@earthlink.net 

Alternative formats of Job Announcement, Application, and Cover Sheet/Questionnaire are available. 

Your completed job application packet must be submitted to the following address:  
Dayle McIntosh Center
P.O. Box 28927
Anaheim, CA  92809-8927

Due Date:  All completed application packets must be submitted via U.S. mail and  postmarked no later than:   June 30, 2008

DAYLE MCINTOSH CENTER
CANDIDATE COVER SHEET/QUESTIONNAIRE
EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR SEARCH 2008

On a separate sheet of paper, please provide a thorough yet concise written explanation of how you may or may not meet each of the minimum and desired qualification categories listed on the job announcement. Your responses to the minimum and desired qualification categories should be addressed separately and in the order they are listed in the job announcement. 

Attach your written responses as part of your completed application packet.

In addition to the above, please also provide concise answers to the questions provided below: 

1.       Describe your knowledge of, and experience with the Independent Living Movement.  Please include your vision for the movement’s future. 

2.       What are your primary values?  How do they relate to the ideals of the Independent Living Movement?

3.       Describe your leadership style.

4.       What was your most difficult leadership decision, and how did you handle it?

5.       What techniques you have used to motivate employees?

6.       Describe the best advice you ever received.  Why was this guidance particularly helpful to you?

7.       What current resources, contacts, and association can you bring to Dayle McIntosh Center?

8.       Describe the characteristics and abilities that you feel best qualify you for this position?