Director
Director Allegany County Child Advocacy Center Jane’s Place, Inc.
SUMMARY: The Director will have primary responsibility for the functioning of the Allegany County Child Advocacy Center (CAC). This will include, but not be limited to, program administration, financial duties, public relations and other duties as assigned. The Director will work to unite public, private and community partners to ensure the safety, health and well-being of abused, neglected or sexually assaulted children.
QUALIFICATIONS: A Master's Degree in Social Work, Social Work Administration, Business or a related field is preferred. A Bachelor's Degree in the same areas, combined with at least five years of experience in the administration of a non-profit may be substituted for a Master's Degree. (A comparable amount of training and experience may be substituted for the minimum qualifications.)
SPECIAL REQUIREMENTS: Must have ability to pass criminal, Child Protective Services, and sex offender registry background checks. Must provide own transportation and have possession of a valid Driver’s License.
KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS AND ABILITIES: Must show proven experience in the following areas: staff supervision; grant writing; fundraising; budget management; collaborative work ability. Must have thorough knowledge of CAC functions, organization and policies; ability to undertake and complete operational and administrative projects independently; ability to work under pressure; ability to organize and perform work independently; ability to develop policies and programs for CAC; and supervision of a staff of CAC. Must have strong interpersonal skills. Ability to be proactive, questioning, insightful, and innovative. Ability to advise senior County officials and community partners regarding CAC functions. Must have strong and effective spoken and written (English) communication skills. Must have strong customer service skills and the ability to deal effectively with others, including developing and maintaining effective working relationships with co-workers, partner agencies, and general public. Ability to work with sensitive information and maintain appropriate confidentiality. (Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential tasks.)
SALARY AND BENEFITS: This is a position with a competitive salary and a complete County benefits package.
ALLEGANY COUNTY IS AN EQUAL OPPORTUNITY EMPLOYER