Description
JOB TITLE: Executive Director
STATUS: Full Time – Exempt
REPORTS TO: Board of Directors
SALARY RANGE – $75,000 to $85,000 Neg., BOE
SUMMARY:
As the leader of the Peer and Family Career Academy the Executive Director is responsible to
oversee and direct the operations of the organization in accordance with the vision and mission
as established by the Board of Directors and stakeholders. The Executive Director reports to the
Board of Directors and is under the general supervisor of the Chair of the Board. This position
involves a hands-on approach to building, developing, and implementing the operations of the
PFCA, in addition to strategic planning, fund and community development. The Executive
Director is expected to provide visionary, and tactical leadership as well as oversight over all
element’s activities and functions of the Peer & Family Career Academy.
It must be understood that as a growing non-profit organization, the Executive Director will be
expected to take a hands-on approach with “boots-on-the-ground” knowledge and abilities
which may include social media and website management , providing of training and
coordination of training activities and other administrative tasks as needed.
Organization Overview:
OUR MISSION
To inspire recovery, resilience, and wellness through professional development in order to equip
emerging leaders and strengthen the integrated healthcare workforce from a lived experience
perspective.
We accomplish this by;
1) offering professional development and advanced level training to the health care
workforce with a focus on peer and family support professionals;
2) providing support and peer-to-peer networking opportunities for industry
professionals; and
3) working with social service delivery systems and healthcare provider organizations to
expand the use of peer and family support services into non-traditional settings.
MAJOR DUTIES:
General Administration
Develops, administers, and ensures implementation of policies and procedures to guide
PFCA day to day operations.
Acts on behalf of the organization in signing all necessary papers in connection with daily
business.
Ensures that all legal obligations are met, including regulatory reports and compliance
with all legislation.
Performs and oversees the daily administrative functions by organizing efficient office
operations.
Implements programs to meet deliverables, ensuring that reporting and contractual
requirements are met.
Planning
Works with the Board of Directors to establish the strategic direction, agency goals and a
related business plan.
Seeks community and stakeholder input, utilizing the statewide Peer and Family Support
Network and Peer / Family Run organizations to formulate direction, development, and
program expansion. Maintains thorough knowledge of current issues and community
need asthey relate to mission in order to develop new and expanded program initiatives.
Board Relations
Serves as principal liaison between the Board and staff.
Provides active staffsupport to the appropriate committees or ensuresthat anotherstaff
member is assigned to the committee.
Presents timely reports to the Board and committees on the status and projected needs
of the organization.
Assists the Board in identifying and recruiting directors and committee members.
Provides support to the board and committees as needed.
Program Development and Administration
Prepares an annual plan and correlating operational budget for board approval in
conjunction with the appropriate committees.
Develop and oversee programs in line with the mission of the organization.
Ensures implementation of evaluation systems to measure program effectiveness,
efficiency, and impact.
Supervises the implementation of all programs and services.
Personnel
Hires, supervises, and evaluates all staff and consultants, or delegates that responsibility.
Provides direction for management of the human resource system covering employees
and volunteers.
Coordinates drafting of personnel policies and procedures. Once written, ensures
compliance with personnel policies and procedures.
Ensures high morale, low turnover, and professional development of the staff.
Financial Management
Drafts annual organizational and program budgets for finance committee review and
monitors implementation of budget throughout the year once approved by Board.
Works with the Board Treasurer to review monthly financial reports and offer
analysis as to how the organization is pacing when compared to the operational
budget and revenue/cost projections.
Adjusts operational budget as needed based on pacing report to ensure financial
sustainability of the organization.
Oversees all financial operations, including supervising the bookkeeping and
accounting system, monitoring cash flow and working with the auditors (when
necessary).
Protects all assets by ensuring proper insurance coverage and adequate security.
Maintains the reporting requirements for Arizona Corporation Commission and the
PFCA’s nonprofit status , separate from the Fiscal Sponsorship with FY ending
December 31st
.
Development
Coordinates fundraising activities, in conjunction with the fund development committee
and board.
Conducts research on potential funding sources.
Submits proposals to government, foundation, and corporate sources. Conducts follow
up efforts appropriately.
Initiates the annual fund appeal and other individual giving programs.
Drives all Annual Fund Sponsorship efforts and maintains relationships withsponsors.
Donor development and ongoing donor management.
Plans and implements “friend-raising”, fundraising, and awareness building events in
conjunction with the Development Committee.
Communications & Public Relations
Serves as a representative and spokesperson for the organization within the community.
Creates written materials as needed to communicate the message and image of the
organization.
Develops and maintains relationships with the media.
Develops and maintains relationships with community stakeholders, including but not
limited to:
o State-Medicaid contracted health plans
o Healthcare providers (including behavioral health,substance use, and integrated
healthcare providers) and social service organizations
o Institutions of higher learning
o Other local and national workforce development collaboratives
o Workforce Investment Act (WIA) related organizations
o The Peer and Family Run Organizations within the state
Directs an active public relations program to increase support and recognition.
Requirements
Qualifications and Competencies
Ideal candidates for this position will have knowledge and understanding of basic
nonprofit operations, are driven and passionate about the PFCA’s mission and vision,
are collaborative in nature and have a strong desire to ensure that the operations and
goals of the PFCA align with and meet the needs of Arizona Peer Support workforce
and stakeholders.
Have previous work experience in leadership or supervisory roles with in the
behavioral health system of care, have successfully implemented programs or
community initiatives and who have personal as well as professional confidence to
succeed.
Individuals with lived experience are encouraged to apply. Preference will be given to
candidates with peer and/or family support credentials.
Master’s Degree preferred, Bachelor’s degree will be considered with at least 10 years
experience in behavioral health.
