Bethany Christian Services · 4 days ago
Executive Branch Director
Grand Rapids, MI
Full-time
Onsite
Director/Executive
7+ years expBethany Christian Services is dedicated to strengthening and empowering families in their mission to provide care and connection for children and youth. The Executive Branch Director will oversee the performance and success of assigned branches, ensuring quality services, financial performance, and operational excellence while providing leadership and direction to staff.
Child CareChildrenNon Profit
Responsibilities
Serve as the executive branch director to assigned branch within Bethany and ensure full alignment with agency directions, policies, and values
Provide overall leadership, direction and support to direct reports to optimize operations, and maximize staff engagement levels
Ensure the appropriate training and development initiatives are in place to drive staff competency while meeting licensing and state requirements, regulations, and standards
Oversee the annual budget planning processes to include tracking performance, and creating corrective action plans to ensure financial targets are met
Create and implement a clearly defined operational plan that will achieve the branch’s service and financial objectives
Develop and sustain collaborative, strategic relationships with local Board of Directors to ensure proper structure, enforcement of bylaws, and healthy partnerships with Branch Directors
Partners with the Donor Engagement team to generate donations and on-going financial support through fundraising efforts
Serve as a contributing member of extended SET, while also traveling to the National Office or other locations to attend scheduled meetings at least twice a year and by video conference for other scheduled meetings
Ensure the branch functions in compliance with their respective state licensing standards and regulations
Support and introduce enhancements to the branch office and subsidiary boards, while serving as a consultant to encourage diversification and expansion of services provided
Stay abreast of industry child welfare issues, legislation trends and practices through systematic review of professional literature and networking with state service units and other private organizations
Stay abreast of all agency, federal, and state regulatory requirements related to social services
Essential job responsibilities may vary based on the specific needs of each program/department
May be required or asked to participate in a Bethany sponsored event
Complete other duties as assigned
Qualification
Required
Master's level degree in Social Work, Human Services, or equivalent field of study from an accredited college
Active professional licensure for the respective region (i.e. LCSW - C, LISW, LMSW), required if applicable based on licensing
At least seven (7) years of experience overseeing child and family welfare programs with demonstrated leadership, management, and budget development experience
Excellent verbal and written communication skills
Demonstrated clinical, therapeutic, and crisis intervention skills
Ability to work independently and exercise a high level of confidentiality
Demonstrated understanding of and a strong commitment to Bethany's values and unique identity
Demonstrated commitment to high professional, ethical standards, with a high level of personal motivation, integrity and initiative
Demonstrated track record of success in reaching financial goals through solid revenue and expense planning, program administration, and fund-development
Proven ability to create and execute strategic and operational plans, programs, policies/procedures in accordance with state requirements and community needs
Computer skills sufficient to perform essential functions including knowledge of Microsoft Office Suite
Must be 21 years old with a valid driver's license with at least 3 years driving experience in the U.S. to operate a vehicle on behalf of Bethany
Must pass a Motor Vehicle Records (MVR) check and maintain a reliable vehicle with proof of adequate coverage
Pass a criminal history screen, including state and local child protection agency registries
Subscription to and integration of the agency Statement of Faith, Mission Statement, and Commitment to Unity
Company
Bethany Christian Services
Bethany Christian Services is a non-profit organization that offers adoption, foster care and supports vulnerable kids and families.
1001-5000 employees
Funding
Current Stage
Late StageTotal Funding
unknownKey Investors
DTE Energy Foundation
2024-11-25Grant
Leadership Team
Keith A. Cureton
President and Chief Executive Officer
Lorita Shirley
Chief Operating Officer
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