What is Easter Seals Lonestar

Easterseals Lonestar is a multi-facted social services provider focused on services to currently provides over 8,500 local children and adults - and their caregivers- with quality, person-centered services and support. Children and adults receiving individual care by Easterseals Central Texas are challenged by a variety of disabilities including: autism, developmental and learning delays; speech, language and hearing disorders; sensory processing disorders; mental illness, stroke, head trauma, amputation, spinal cord injury, polio, cerebral palsy, spina bifida and muscular dystrophy as well as various genetic disorders with high risks for developmental delay. Our services are focused into multiple areas of care that create successful outcomes for clients from birth to advanced age: Outpatient Medical Rehabilitation, Workforce Development and Community & Housing Services.

ES Lonestar began in 1937 as the Texas Society for Crippled Children. In 1949, a small building was dedicated as the Austin Cerebral Palsy Center serving a small population of Central Texas residents. Almost twenty years later, it became the Capital Area Rehabilitation Center, expanding its services, programs and persons served.

In 1985, the Capital Area Rehabilitation Center became an official affiliate of the Easter Seals National and was renamed The Capital Area Easter Seals Society. Finally, in 1998, the name was changed to Easter Seals Central Texas (ESCT), and in 2006, ESCT opened its Hays County Workforce Development office.

ES Lonestar is a part of national Easterseals and is a subsidiary of the Fedcap Group.

JOB PURPOSE 

The ED will be joining at a pivotal period marked by great institutional opportunity, need, and positive momentum from a programming, reputation, and historical community standpoint. Leveraging the existing strengths in place while propelling the organization forward, the new ED will play a critical role in enhancing the visibility and support for this outstanding service provider that has been helping families live with dignity, respect, and independence.

JOB SUMMARY 

The ED will support programmatic leadership, build stakeholder relationships, and effectively articulate the vision, mission and work to all community, current, and potential funders to expand the overall reach. The ED will also be responsible for maintaining an appropriate pipeline of new business opportunities in the following the geographic areas: Dallas/Fort Worth, Waco, Temple, Greater Austin, Corpus Christi, Lubbock, Midland/Odessa, Longview/Tyler, and El Paso. With the support of an extremely capable, accomplished, and dedicated team, the ED is responsible for overseeing day-to-day operations, ensuring a sustainable funding model is in place, and providing strategic leadership and direction in delivering on the ESLS mission. As ESLS looks to expand its overall impact and reach, they need an astute leader who can effectively steward the ESLS brand by clearly and compassionately communicating the value and interest of the organization and its critical presence to the media and broader community. Working with a tremendously supportive team, the ED must work to maintain and continue to raise the quality of programs and services offered, increase the number of people served, and expand sources of revenue with a focus on individual and corporate giving.

Location- -2324 Ridgepoint, Austin, TX

ESSENTIALFUNCTIONS

1. Drive the formulation of strategic growth plans, setting ambitious targets and guiding the organization in achieving these mission and business objectives.

2. Partner with the and Board on the strategic visioning and short and long-term planning to support the growth and expansion of the organization.

3. Growing top line revenue, establish innovative sources of income, and drive sustainable growth.

4. Leverage, develop, and retain a talented, diverse, and dedicated team to attain desired organization goals and results. Cultivate a diverse, equitable, inclusive, and welcoming culture.

5. Lead collective impact outcomes by calling upon and collaborating with different businesses, non-profits, and philanthropic organizations.

6. Establish and maintain effective working relationships with the Board of Directors, staff, community groups, and other related agencies.

7. Build and sustain effective relationships with key local constituencies including local associations, peer organizations, government agencies funding sources, and the media.

8. Provide strategic oversight to financial and physical resources in a way that promotes and supports ESLS’s core values and missions for generations to come.

Core Competencies

9. Organizational Leadership: Demonstrates strategic leadership balanced with authenticity, respect for others, and trust building within the organization, with the Board, and stakeholders. Proactively drives an organization to a higher level of performance, efficiency, and growth through inspiring action and commitment for best results.

10. Influence in the Marketplace: Has growth mindset, builds and cultivates network of relationships, is influential and leverages ESLS’s unique position to proactively increase visibility, reputation, and competitive advantage that generates interest, passion for investing in community. Successfully navigates the complex dynamics of local, regional, and national environment.

11. Grow Business and Revenue: Possesses a high-level of business acumen and broad management skillset, is effective at generating and growing financial support from the organization. Can raise funds by effectively engaging and linking a variety of donors (individuals, corporations, major giving, and other segments) and volunteers inform and contribute to advancing the mission.

12. Mission-Focused: The top priority is to create social change that leads to better lives and healthier communities. This competency drives their performance and professional motivations.

13. Relationship-Oriented: Understands that people come before process and is astute in cultivating and managing relationships toward a common goal.

14. Collaborator: Understands the roles and contributions of all sectors of the community and can mobilize resources (financial and human) through meaningful engagement.

15. Results-Driven: Is dedicated to shared and measurable goals for the common good; creating, resourcing, scaling, and leveraging strategies and innovations for direct impact.

16. Brand Steward: Understands his/her role in growing, protecting, and communicating out mission message and story.

NOTE The employer reserves the right to change or assign other duties to this position as needed.

QUALIFICATIONS

Education 

•  Bachelor’s Degree or higher. Master’s preferred.

Work Conditions

• Work is typically performed in an office environment but the incumbent may be required to perform job duties outside of the office setting.

Special Schedule 

• Normal schedule is standard business hours Monday-Friday, 9am-5pm; At times, must be willing to work in excess of 40 hours per week as driven by operational needs.

Travel Demands 

• Travel is primarily local during the business day, although some out-of-the-area and overnight travel may be required as needed to support the objectives of business units within the portfolio.

Prior Experience 

• Exceptional communication, presentation, and interpersonal skills coupled with the ability to relate and engage with staff, leadership team, supporters, colleagues, and Board members. ·
• A minimum of 10 years of progressively responsible strategic leadership experience overseeing business and financial operations of a nonprofit organization. 
• Experience in articulating strategic goals and performance indicators to all levels of staff and Board. ·
• Understanding and experience in leveraging the expertise of executive team and functional staff leadership. ·
• Demonstrated leadership skills with the ability to mentor, motivate, and encourage dedicated and passionate staff around goals. ·
• Strong quantifiable success in fundraising across private, public, and governmental sectors. ·Proven management, business, and financial acumen within an organization of similar scale of complexity and funding models. 
• Strong communication skills, both oral and written, with an infectious enthusiasm for the Easterseals mission and the ability to engage and inspire others. 
• Ability to plan organization-wide activities and work with the Board of Directors, Easterseals stakeholders, government agencies, community groups and others, as necessary. 
•  Knowledge of grant administration, contract negotiations/administration, community organizations and principles of marketing/public relations and media. 
•  Charisma and effective communication skills culminating in a strong advocate for the organization who will safeguard the mission of Easterseals.

Personal Qualities 

• Build strong interpersonal relationships with internal and external stakeholders; ·
• Work cooperatively with others on a team;
• Excellent verbal/written communication and presentation skills. · 
• Excellent organizational skills and attention to detail. ·
• Excellent analytical, reasoning and problem-solving skills

Other 

• The mission, vision and goals of The Fedcap Group and execution of relevant policies and procedures; 
• government regulations related to Human Resources functions; o maintain the highest level of confidentiality, integrity, and ethical practice; 
• analyze, make decisions, and resolve situations/problems effectively within the scope of responsibilities;
• ability to comprehend, interpret, and apply the appropriate sections of applicable laws, guidelines, regulations, ordinances, and policies; 
• be patient and sensitive to individuals with disabilities.

Equal Opportunity Employer

Location- -2324 Ridgepoint, Austin, TX

What it means to work at The Fedcap Group, Inc.

The Fedcap Group is a family of companies that provides programs and services that changes the lives of persons with barriers. We help individuals move toward independence as valued members of their communities and in the workplace. Fedcap was one of the first vocational rehabilitation programs for the physically disabled in the United States and has broadened its services to address many more people who are marginalized. An organization started in 1935 by three World War I veterans who came home from war and could not find work because of their injuries, has become a vibrant organization where the opportunities are endless. Fedcap employees take pride in their work and enrich the lives of others. We are each a part of a team that makes a difference every day and provides the “Power of Possible.”

The company, headquartered in NYC, provides services domestically across approximately 15 states, the UK and Canada, with plans for additional expansion.

The Fedcap Group is made up of a growing portfolio of dynamic and varied companies, approximately 15 in total. Prominent among The Fedcap Group family of brands is Easterseals. Easterseals is a renowned national network of affiliates dedicated to providing superior services to individuals with disabilities. There are currently 70 /- separately incorporated Easterseals across the US (connected via a membership agreement) to a national office in Chicago. The Fedcap Group has acquired 7 separately incorporated Easterseals to date with plans for continued growth.

National Easterseals:

As America’s largest nonprofit health care organization, Easterseals is committed to the comprehensive health and wellness of the more than 1.5 million people it serves each year and is prepared to respond to the needs of the one in four Americans living with disability today with outcomes-based services for all disabilities throughout the lifespan.

Among their services: early intervention, inclusive childcare, medical rehabilitation and autism services for young children and their families; job training and coaching, employment placement and transportation services for adults with disabilities, including veterans; adult day services and employment opportunities for older adults – in addition to a variety of additional services for people of all ages including mental health and recovery programs, assistive technology, camp and recreation, caregiving support including respite – and much more.

Additionally, we’ve served transitioning military, veterans and their families and caregivers since WWII and continue to be the “go to” resource for them to help ensure their successful transition to civilian life.

History of National Easterseals:

In 1907, Ohio-businessman Edgar Allen lost his son in a streetcar accident. The lack of adequate medical services available to save his son prompted Allen to sell his business and begin a fund-raising campaign to build a hospital in his hometown of Elyria, Ohio. Through this new hospital, Allen was surprised to learn that children with disabilities were often hidden from public view. Inspired to make a difference, in 1919 Allen founded the National Society for Crippled Children, the first organization of its kind.

In the spring of 1934, the organization launched its first Easter "seals" campaign to raise money for its services. To show their support, donors placed seals on envelopes and letters. Cleveland Plain Dealer cartoonist J.H. Donahey designed the first seal. Donahey based the design on a concept of simplicity because those served by the charity asked, "simply for the right to live a normal life." The lily - a symbol of spring - was officially incorporated as the National Society for Crippled Children’s logo in 1952 for its association with new life and new beginnings.