Executive Director for CONNECT

Comprehensive Benefits Package   •   Tuition Discounts   •   Career Advancement    

CONNECT, INC.

Full-Time

Overall Function:

Responsible for creating, maintaining and enhancing opportunities for CONNECT and maximizing the coordination of a comprehensive array of short and long-term services and supports.  Responsible for the profitable management and operation of the assigned affiliate(s) and/or program area(s).  Develops and monitors plans and policies relative to corporate goals and objectives.  Develops and maintains sources of income and financial sustainability.

Essential Functions:

• Researches and develops recommendations for innovative housing options.  Responsible for all aspects of development and deployment of those selected.
• Responsible for researching and developing innovative/effective and operational models of support services for established or other identified populations.
• Initiates and develops appropriate goals, objectives, and operating plans.  Participates in the coordination of these plans with the short- and long-term goals of the Parent Corporation.
• Directs the activities of the assigned programs and staff on a day-to-day basis to include administrative, financial, and operational functions.
• Maintains professional business development relationships with regional and statewide associations, health care organizations and funding sources, representing the agency appropriately.
• Establishes and maintains an effective system of communications throughout.
• Analyzes the programmatic and financial operation, and administration, of assigned programs relative to established objectives, and ensures appropriate steps are taken to correct unsatisfactory conditions.
• Administers, in concert with the SPHS HR Office, personnel functions to include employment, termination, training, and scheduling functions within the context of the Parent Corporation Policy. 
• Assures the corporate policies are uniformly understood and properly interpreted and administered by subordinates.
• Responsible for identifying and developing a customer base for the programs.
• Responsible for the quality and delivery of services to the developed customer base.
• Participates in the administration of program contracts to include the operational, legislative, compliance, financial and legal aspects of the contracts.
• Prepares and reviews operating budgets, and monitors variances between actual and projected in conjunction with the fiscal department.
• Responsible for generating revenue through contract and grants.  Maintains close contact with funding services related in issuance of such contracts.
• Prepare and submit grants, work with finance department to prepare and properly fund programing
• Responsible for overseeing organization data through HMIS or other required data programs
• Adheres to all policies, laws, regulations and codes of ethics and confidentiality as outlined by federal and state laws, and agency policies and procedures.

• A Master/Bachelor of Science or Master of Arts degree required with a concentration in Social Work, Social Science, Public Health, Education or Psychology.
• Demonstrate at least 5 years of experience working with CoC, HUD Grants, and SW RHAB.
• Demonstrated success in developing financially sustainable programs and services.
• A minimum of ten years' experience within a health care organization or social service agency to include the management of community-based services preferred.
• Exposure to federal, state, and local administrative procedures essential.
• Supervisory and program administration experience necessary and the ability to interface with all levels of the community, government, etc.
• Must successfully obtain Criminal History Clearance from the PA State Police, Child Abuse Clearance from the PA Department of Human Services, and FBI Fingerprint Clearances.
• Must not be excluded from participation in Medicare, Medicaid, or any other federal health care programs.

Available Benefits:

• Medical and dental benefits for eligible employees.
• Retirement plan with potential for agency match.
• Tuition discounts with partnering colleges and universities.
• Career advancement opportunities.
• Generous time off for eligible employees.
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