Executive Director

Overview:

The Executive Director will plan and direct all programs of the Agency toward meeting the needs of Birth

Parents and Adoptive Parents while maintaining regulatory compliance and accountability.

Key Responsibilities:

The Executive Director will be responsible for the oversight and daily operations of the Agency, which

includes the Birth Parent Program and the Adoptive Parent Program.

 Oversee the delivery of services and ensure that the Agency complies with the rules and

regulations of the state of Arizona.

 Responsible for strategic planning and the development of overall objectives regarding initiatives,

needs, goals, plans and challenges.

 Program development, implementation and ongoing maintenance of all agency philosophies,

policies, procedures and standards.

 To provide quality assurance by completing reports, data collection and outcome measurement

activities.

 To oversee and be responsible for all fiscal matters, budgets, resource allocation and maintaining

accurate financial records.

 To maintain a professional level of administration including interviewing, hiring, and planning

for staff development, growth, and the ability to assess and maximize talents and strengths of all

staff.

 Establish and maintain HR related employee files.

 To supervise and evaluate the administrative staff.

 To develop community support for the agency. To develop and coordinate relationships with

other social service agencies.

 Market, plan, direct and participate in community outreach to enhance the visibility and status of

the agency on a local and state level.

 To be accessible to all aspects of the agency, Birth Parents, Adoptive Parents, staff and other

agencies.

Daily Responsibilities include:

 Communicating with staff members through e-mail and telephone calls

 Engaging and empowering waiting families.

 Community outreach.

 Providing direct linkages to services and resources to families

 Documenting all communication, case notes and dialogues as needed

 Completing client reports, packets and paperwork as needed

 Developing policy, procedure, and agency forms as needed.

 Providing potential clients with information regarding agency services.

Other Responsibilities include:

 Supporting staff in daily activities, training and overall professional development of the staff.

 Fostering a cooperative and productive environment through strong leadership

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 Promoting interdepartmental collaboration within Adoption Choices of Arizona.

 Completing reports, data collection and outcome measurement activities.

 Assessing the quality of services provided by staff members.

 Other duties as assigned.

Preferred Qualifications:

 Bachelor’s Degree in Business, Public Administration or Social Work with two years of

professional experience in a human service field in a management position;

 Knowledge of the functions of the Arizona Department of Child Safety and applicable rules and

regulations

 Demonstrated excellence in multi system management and collaboration

 Experience in supervision and staff development

 Exemplary written, verbal and organizational skills

 Excellent family engagement skills

 Proficiency with computer applications including Microsoft Word, Excel and Power Point

 Notary public

Pay: $50,000.00 - $65,000.00 per year

Benefits:

• 401(k) matching
• Health savings account
• Paid time off
• Retirement plan

Work Location: Hybrid remote in Phoenix, AZ 85034

Salary : $50,000 - $65,000