The City of Fall River, HEALTH AND HUMAN SERVICES DEPARTMENT, Fall River Department of Community Services as Fiscal Agent has one (1) Vacancy:
Title: Director of Fall River Community Connections Coalition/United Neighbors
Date: August 31, 2009
Salary: Contract – Grant - $45,000.00 to $50,000.00 annually depending on experience
Hours: Monday – Friday 9:00am to 5:00pm
Please submit your letter of interest and resume to:
Madeline Coelho, Director of Administrative Services, One Government Center, Fall River, MA 02722 or e-mail mcoelho@fallriverma.org by September 14, 2009
A complete job description can be obtained in the Human Resources Office, One Government Center, Fall River, MA 02722 or www.fallriverma.org
GENERAL STATEMENT OF DUTIES:
Under the Department of Community Services, as the fiscal agent for Community Connections Coalition/United Neighbors of Fall River, the director is responsible for the general administration, oversight and day-to-day operations of the Community Connections Coalition/United Neighbors of Fall River and its various programs and activities which are all aimed at strengthening the community-based system of care for families and children. The director reports to and is guided and supported by a representative board.
SPECIFIC DUTIES WILL ALSO INCLUDE:
• select, supervise and evaluate CCC/UNFR’s staff and volunteers
• prepare and manage annual operating budgets
• meet regularly with the Coalition’s leadership, staff, sub-committees and community partners to facilitate strategic planning as well as develop, implement and administer CCC/UNFR’s various programs and activities
• over-see all grant-writing, fundraising, recordkeeping, marketing and developmental efforts
• develop community-based partnerships to enhance CCC/UNFR’s mission
• ensure compliance with all state and local laws and programmatic funding regulations
• serve as spokesperson for the Coalition and liaison the Department of Children and Families as well as other funding sources and participate in regional and state forums, as requested
KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS, ABILITIES
• demonstrated supervisory experience
• extensive experience in community organizing
• demonstrated success in developing and maintaining strong community partnerships
• extensive experience in administration and state contract regulations
• well-developed written and verbal communication skills
• ability to work effectively with diverse populations and groups
• familiarity with family-centered, strength-based child welfare practice is desirable
REQUIRED QUALIFICATIONS AND EXPERIENCE:
Bachelor’s degree preferred. Five year’s program management experience required. Knowledge of statewide and local human services delivery system is necessary.
Note: The final candidate will need to pass a CORI check before the job can be offered
