Sunflower Kids

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Sunflower Kids is seeking candidates for the position of Executive Director. The Executive

Director oversees all fiscal and daily operations of Sunflower Kids and supervises all staff. The

ideal candidate will have experience in social service delivery, executive administration,

financial management, private and government fund development, strategic planning, and

community, media, and board relations. An advanced degree is preferred; a bachelor’s degree is

required. Experience may substitute for advanced degree.


Sunflower Kids is a local family violence prevention nonprofit agency that promotes the safety

and well-being of children and their families by providing safe supervised visitation and

monitored exchange services to families with a history of domestic violence, child abuse and

neglect, and/or substance abuse. Our services allow children to build and maintain relationships

with non-custodial parents while reducing risk of further abuse to the child and other parent.


For more information and a full job description, please visit

http://sunflowerkidsky.blogspot.com/p/blog-page_6.html


Interested candidates should send a resume and cover letter by June 1, 2016 to

board@sunflowerkids.org. Sunflower Kids will review applications until the position is filled.


FULL DESCRIPTION

Executive Director Job Announcement

Position Description: The Executive Director is responsible for the consistent achievement of

Sunflower Kids’ mission and financial objectives.

The ED is responsible for managing any full or part-time staff, volunteers, and contractors

working for the organization, and ensuring successful achievement of established goals. The ED

will report directly to the Board of Directors and will enable the Board to fulfill its governance

and fiduciary responsibilities by providing timely and accurate financial and programmatic

information on progress towards goals.


About Sunflower Kids: Sunflower Kids is a local family violence prevention nonprofit agency

that promotes the safety and well-being of children and their families by providing safe

supervised visitation and monitored exchange services to families with a history of domestic

violence, child abuse and neglect, and/or substance abuse. Our services allow children to build

and maintain relationships with non-custodial parents while reducing risk of further abuse to the

child and other parent.

Core Job Responsibilities

Programming

1. Ensure that all programs at the Centers operate under applicable program guidelines and

in accordance with the policies & procedures, goals, and objectives established by the

Board of Directors.

2. Coordinate with staff for timely scheduling of all intake assessments, supervised visits,

and exchanges.

3. Make sure the Centers are clean, safe, and presentable at all times.

4. Coordinate staff and contract personnel schedules, training, assignment of duties, and

evaluations. Ensure appropriate levels of staffing during hours of operation.

5. Communicate new developments and changes in policies, programs, and schedules to

staff and contract personnel in a timely manner. Schedule and facilitate staff meetings as

necessary.

6. Conduct intake assessments with prospective clients, supervise visits and monitor

exchanges as needed. Secure replacements or fill in when monitors are absent.

Organizational Development

7. Maintain accurate counts of services provided and families served. Submit regular

activities reports to the Safe Havens Consulting Committee, semi-annual progress reports

to LFUCG, and any other grant related reports in a timely manner.

8. Hire, train, and supervise qualified staff, security personnel, and monitors. Ensure that

staff, security personnel, and monitors receive appropriate internal and external training.

9. Ensure that client files are properly maintained and that all contacts with parents,

children, legal counsel, and interested parties are properly documented by staff and

contract personnel.

10. Oversee compliance with all aspects of the Safe Havens contractual grant agreement.

Submit fiscal and programmatic reports for the Safe Havens grant to LFUCG in a timely

manner.

Communication & PR

11. Maintain collaborative relationships with the courts and other community agencies and

businesses.

12. Develop informational materials to promote the Center.

13. Publicize the activities of the organization, its programs and goals

Fundraising & Development

14. Manage all fundraising efforts and engage the Board of Directors with fundraising

activities.

15. Identify and prepare grant applications to secure additional funding for the Center and

oversee post-reward reporting and management.

16. Coordinate fundraising events and pursue partnership and sponsorship opportunities

Budgeting & Finance

17. Maintain sound financial practices and, along with the Board, ensure that adequate funds

are available to permit the organization to carry out its work.

18. Prepare payroll on a monthly basis and maintain appropriate financial records. Prepare

monthly budget and expenditure reports for the Board of Directors. Submit invoices,

receipts, and financial records to LFUCG in a timely manner. Maintain all fiscal records

in an organized manner.

19. Perform other duties as assigned by the Board.

Job Qualifications:

- Bachelor’s degree in Social Work or closely related field required. Masters degree

preferred.

- Practical experience working with domestic violence survivors and perpetrators strongly

preferred

- Demonstrated history of leadership and project/program management

- Experience with accounting software (ideally Quickbooks)

- Valid driver’s license required

- Experience with fundraising, service delivery, program development, and board relations

is preferred


Compensation:  Salary commensurate with experience and qualifications and flexible paid

vacation time and sick time.


Please send a cover letter and resume to Amanda Higgins at board@sunflowerkids.org by

5pm on June 1, 2016.