What are the responsibilities and job description for the Director of LIHEAP position at Project NOW, Inc.?
SUMMARY: The Director of LIHEAP directs energy programs throughout the three counties served by Project NOW Inc. CAA.; including LIHEAP, BRP, WNCF, and ICARE
ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES include the following. Other duties may be assigned.
- Directs LIHEAP programs for a three-county area; Henry, Mercer, and Rock Island Counties.
- Provide verification and certification of eligibility for all LIHEAP programs.
- Handle client questions and complaints regarding the LIHEAP Department. Assures that hearing/appeal rights are provided to all applicants.
- Primary grant writer for LIHEAP department. Writes variety of other reports and documents as needed.
- Understand all guidelines, regulations, and data processing procedures and assist in the training of others.
- Assist in public relations efforts as directed by Project NOW administration.
- Prepares budgets, reviews budget proposals, and prepares necessary documentation.
- Monitors budget revenues and expenditures while ensuring compliance with grant directives. Works with Finance Department to ensure accurate reporting.
- Establish and maintain working relationships with individuals and agencies to help with the implementation of programs.
- Must familiarize self with all available area resources and develop a good area working relationship with other groups and agencies in order to better coordinate services.
- Review and approve expenditures for department programs.
- Complies with reporting requirements and directives of all funding agencies and Project NOW.
- Establish and maintain working relationships with individuals and agencies to help with the implementation of programs.
- Must familiarize self with all available area resources and develop a good working relationship with other groups and agencies to better coordinate services.
- Collects, maintains, and compiles data for reports to funding sources, both programmatic and budgetary information.
- Ensures consistent application of policy within the department, both funding policy requirements and those of Project NOW, including Employee Handbook and Finance Policies.
SUPERVISORY RESPONSIBILITIES:
- Directly supervises LIHEAP department employees.
- Works closely with the agency and department leadership in service delivery to ensure meeting Agency objectives.
- Provides leadership in a team environment, including recruiting, selecting, orienting, training, coaching, counseling, disciplining, and evaluating staff.
- Actively participates in management team by attending program-planning meetings; ensuring systems are in place for implementation of program activities.
- Evaluates program operations and effectiveness and makes recommendations for program improvements.
- Carries out supervisory responsibilities in accordance with the organization's policies and applicable laws.
KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS, AND ABILITIES
- Ability to read, analyze, and interpret general business periodicals, professional journals, technical procedures, or governmental regulations.
- Ability to write reports, business correspondence, and procedure manuals.
- Ability to effectively present information and respond to questions from groups of managers, clients, and the general public.
- Ability to apply mathematical concepts: probability, statistics, fractions, percentages, ratios to practical situations.
- Ability to solve practical problems and deal with a variety of concrete variables in situations where only limited standardization exists.
- Ability to interpret a variety of instructions furnished in written, oral, diagram, or schedule form.
- Must have valid driver's license, proof of insurability and reliable vehicle.
- Must be able to operate most office equipment such as 10 key and keyboard.
EDUCATION and/or EXPERIENCE:
- Associate or bachelor’s degree highly preferred.
- Three (3) years related supervisory experience and/or training or equivalent combination of education and experience.
PHYSICAL DEMANDS and WORK ENVIRONMENT.
While performing the duties of this job, the employee is frequently required to stand, walk, sit, talk, and listen. The employee must occasionally lift and/or move up to 25 pounds as it relates to the office environment. Noise is quiet as associated with the office environment.
Project NOW is an equal-opportunity employer and is committed to providing a workplace free from harassment and discrimination. We celebrate the unique differences of our employees because that is what drives our mission. We do not discriminate on the basis of race, religion, color, national origin, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, age, marital status, veteran status, disability status, pregnancy, parental status, genetic information, political affiliation, or any other status protected by the laws or regulations in the locations where we operate. Accommodation is available for applicants with disabilities.
Positions within Project NOW are primarily grant-funded and funding decreases can affect our staffing needs.