Vice President, Department of Family Opportunities
2 days ago
Jackson
Job Description Characteristics of Work This position is administrative and consultative, which involves planning, organizing, directing, and implementing the programs and activities of the Department of Family Opportunities. Its major function is the provision of case management and other direct or supportive services to families, children, and adults being served by the Agency. The incumbent supervises major phases of complex programs with a staff of subordinate workers and coordinates activities with other departments and programs. The incumbent is directly responsible to the President/Chief Executive Officer for the administration, development, and/or revision of planning for the division. Essential Functions • While additional functions may be identified and designated by the Agency, the essential functions for this position include—but are not limited to—the following:, • Plans organizes and schedules the work of the department for maximum effectiveness and economy of operations., • Provides continuous direction, supervision, consultation, and evaluation of staff assigned to the division., • Ongoing communication with other HCHRA departments (Administration, Planning and Development, Head Start and Early Childhood Programs, and Fiscal) on matters involving the Department., • Ongoing knowledge of the agency’s strategic plan and incorporation of departmental goals into the overall agency strategic plan: and sets program goals and recommends steps to achieve such goals., • Study summarize and interpret grant funding information, requirements, and goals of the programming for use by the President and CEO., • Prepares or reviews manuals, plans, budgets, and other information for the provision of opportunities to families, children, and adults., • Seeks out, develops, and maintains cooperative agreements with other social or community service providers for the coordination of family opportunities and programs., • Timely recruits and interviews candidates for professional and clerical positions utilizing the interview panel format established by the Agency., • Recommends employment of candidates to the CEO in accordance with the requirements of the position, the standards of the family development profession, and the policies of the Agency., • Works collaboratively with other Agency staff to prepare proposals, program extensions, and /or modifications., • Prepares, coordinates, and oversees scheduling of staff and management of five Neighborhood Opportunity Centers, which include congregate meal delivery, home-delivered meals, emergency assistance, and family opportunity development for operation six days a week, Monday through Saturday., • Prepares and timely submits narrative and data reports as required by funding sources or the President & CEO., • Prepares and timely submits a monthly Board of Directors report to the CEO that contains current status reports and service data regarding programs and services administered by the department by the first Friday of each month (or other deadline established by the Agency). Qualifications: A Master’s Degree from an accredited four-year college or university in social work, and four (4) years of experience in a human services agency in work related to the above-described duties, three (3) years of which must have been in a supervisory or administrative capacity, and a show of progression of leadership or promotion. OR A Master’s degree in business administration, management, or public administration from an accredited four-year college or university and four (4) years of experience in a human services agency in work related to the above-described duties, three (3) years of which must have been in a supervisory or administrative capacity, and a show of progression of leadership or promotion. OR A Bachelor’s degree from an accredited four-year college or university in social work, business administration, management, public administration, or related field and six (6) years of experience in a human services agency in work related to the above-described duties, three (3) years of which must have been in a supervisory or administrative capacity and a show of progression of leadership or promotion. The candidate must possess a Results-Oriented Management and Accountability (ROMA) Trainer Certificate or be willing to work towards one immediately upon hire. Company DescriptionSince 1976, Hinds County Human Resource Agency (HCHRA) has fought to eradicate poverty and empower citizens in Hinds County, Mississippi. HCHRA, a public, non-profit Community Action Agency, was created by the Hinds County Board of Supervisors to administer various services to assist disadvantaged citizens. Led by the President and Chief Executive Officer, approximately 400 employees provide services, including Head Start and Early Head Start Programs, rural transportation for the elderly and disabled, home-delivered meals, home energy assistance, and case management. Using a comprehensive delivery system, HCHRA provides services to eligible clients, funded by public, private, and local sources.Since 1976, Hinds County Human Resource Agency (HCHRA) has fought to eradicate poverty and empower citizens in Hinds County, Mississippi. HCHRA, a public, non-profit Community Action Agency, was created by the Hinds County Board of Supervisors to administer various services to assist disadvantaged citizens. Led by the President and Chief Executive Officer, approximately 400 employees provide services, including Head Start and Early Head Start Programs, rural transportation for the elderly and disabled, home-delivered meals, home energy assistance, and case management. Using a comprehensive delivery system, HCHRA provides services to eligible clients, funded by public, private, and local sources.