Butte, Montana
Executive Director Job Opening in Butte, Montana - Job Title: Executive Director
Accountability: Board of Directors
Status: Exempt
Salary: $16.50/hour (DOE)
Overview:
This is a full-time, 40+ hours per week position with primary responsibility for administration and management of the Domestic Violence and Sexual Assault shelter and related programs.
Administrative:
Develop staff organizational structure
Recruit, interview, hire/terminate, supervise, and evaluate staff and operations
Evaluate the success of core programs and performance of responsible staff and assure all related responsibilities are being performed satisfactory
Maintain up to date job descriptions for all staff positions
Supervise all staff positions
Supervise operation of Suited for Success program
Approve staff leave and necessary overtime
Moderate disputes of clients, which cannot be resolved by Shelter staff
Plan regular staff meetings and staff development opportunities
proposals for on-going grants and other funding sources
Execute all follow-up required by funding sources
Assure valid data collection, AVID input, and statistical reporting
Supervise personnel records
Complete all accounts payable/receivables utilizing QuickBooks
Complete payroll twice monthly
Supervise safe keeping of records for clients, grants, financial and programs
Work closely with Accountant to manage the fiscal operation of Safe Space. This includes adherence to budgets and monitoring expenditures
Assure that grant funds are used properly and within allotted categories and time frames
Comply with all federal, state, local, grant requirements, including site visits, audits and inspections.
Programs/Services:
Develop, implement and maintain shelter program policies, procedures and guidelines
Investigate and resolve all incident reports and grievance issues
Assure 24-hour / 365 days shelter and crisis line coverage
Oversee day-to-day operations of shelter and client services
Assure compliance with state required program and facility standards
Provide staff support and back up for crisis intervention and shelter coverage
Board:
Prepare monthly Board Report
Attend monthly Board Meetings
Fundraising:
Develop and oversee fundraising opportunities
Community:
Serve as liaison with other community service agencies
Work with appropriate Board committee(s) to coordinate community education and public relations programs in conjunction with existing community agencies
Participate in domestic violence task forces
Conduct training for other agencies when requested
Communicate Safe Space goals and services to various public entities including but not limited to: board, staff, volunteers, contributors, other non-profit agencies, relevant government agencies, and the media
Participate in fundraising activities and promotions with the community on behalf of Safe Space.
State:
Represent Safe Space with state and federal funding agencies
Represent Safe Space at state Coalition meetings
Represent Safe Space at Shelter Meetings
Provide the following client services, which are not inclusive:
Initial contact and stabilization of the survivor?s situation
Provide immediate crisis intervention via telephone and in person
Coordinate services for survivors and their families to cope with the trauma of victimization and assist in the recovery process
Respond to the immediate need for medical care, shelter, food, and clothing for survivors
Accompany and support survivors at hospitals, law enforcement agencies, District Attorney?s Office, court proceedings, and other agencies, assist with placement in emergency housing, advocate for access in shelter, provide technical assistance to shelter staff regarding cultural sensitivity for sexual assault and domestic violence survivors
Will assist volunteer coordinator to recruit and train crisis line volunteers staff to answer crisis line by the second ring 24 hours a day, 7 days a week, 52 weeks a year
Complete all intake and case management paperwork; assist with forms and making compensation claim if available
Present and ensure completion of needs assessment to 100% of victims encountered
Provide a comprehensive safety plan to 100% of victims encountered and provide documentation of completed plan
Ensure all persons utilizing services are completing an evaluation of services
Make referrals to appropriate community agencies, get immediate appointments and coordinate transportation
Brief survivor on all support groups and agency services available
Work with staff and other agencies to provide culturally appropriate services to all resident and non-resident survivors program to ensure culturally specific services for sexual assault and domestic violence survivors
To provide sexual violence and domestic violence advocacy services using the survivor-centered approach
Review all public awareness materials and training curriculum to ensure appropriate use of language and culturally specific and appropriate information.
Establish discharge plans for each victim
Document all resident and community agency contacts in the appropriate file describing significant events of each contact
Make decisions as to admittance of shelter residents
Arrange and provide transportation for residents as needed
Develop, maintain and disseminate information on referral resources to program participants. Make referrals to other appropriate agencies/services and make initial personal contact with service agencies when needed
Coordinate with other staff for services of all survivors
Gather information about changes in law affecting sexual assault and domestic violence
Work with the staff and other agencies to provide appropriate services to all survivors with disabilities
Maintain confidential client files
Maintain and disseminate resource information on domestic violence and sexual assault issues
Input information into AVID database and check for accuracy
Perform in take and exit services as needed
Be available and accessible to clients for crisis intervention, and participate in meetings
Be a liaison between survivor and other agencies if needed
Inform the community about available Safe Space services
Serve as backup to shelter staff
Perform other duties as necessary
Qualifications:
At minimum a Bachelor?s degree in human services field or equivalent work experience
Knowledge of domestic violence and other women?s issues
Previous grant writing and non-profit management experience
Extensive skills in public speaking, supervising, interpersonal relationships, organizational development and problem solving
Willingness to work a flexible schedule
Willingness to travel for meetings and training
Education Requirements after Employment:
Completion of at least 40 hours of training initially and 20 hours annually in victim oriented issues. These include: Victims of crimes, crisis intervention, domestic violence, sexual assault intervention, child abuse, crimes against children. These trainings may require an overnight stay.
The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to sit, talk, and hear. The employee is required to stand, walk, bend, twist, and grasp. The employee must occasionally lift and/or move up to 50 pounds.
Job Type: Full-time
Salary: $16.50 /hour
Job Location:
Butte, MT 59701
Required education:
Bachelor's
Required experience:
Human Services: 1 year
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