Executive Director Childrens Advocacy Center

$49,589 - $74,394/Yr

Champaign County, IL - Urbana, IL

Full-time - Executive

Urbana, IL

Executive, Legislative, and Other General Government Support

About the position

The Executive Director directs the administrative functions of the Children's Advocacy Center to provide services that coordinate a timely, comprehensive, and multi-disciplinary response to child sexual abuse and serious physical abuse allegations in a safe, agency-neutral, child-focused setting.

Responsibilities

• Works with Board of Directors to establish policies and programs and administers such programs.
• Assumes responsibility for development and administration of standards and procedures related to personnel, including staff development, budget and physical facilities.
• Identifies and develops recommendations/applications of funding sources (grants; federal, state and local fund development).
• Establishes and maintains relationships with other agencies and organizations in the community toward meeting department's mission statement.
• Prepares, distributes, and maintains a variety of reports.
• Contributes to budget development, accounts payable and receivables, and grant fiscal reports.
• Directs or coordinates fund raising, public relations, and fact-finding or research activities.

Requirements

• Bachelor's degree (B.A.) from a four-year college or university with a major in social work or a related field.
• Previous experience in criminal justice, human services, and professional training in child abuse is recommended.
• Ability to read and interpret documents such as law enforcement reports, government or agency regulations, and legal interpretations.
• Ability to write reports, business correspondence, and policy and procedure recommendations.
• Ability to speak effectively before individuals, public groups, and employees of the organization.
• Ability to calculate figures and amounts such as discounts, interest, commissions, proportions, and percentages.
• Ability to solve practical problems and deal with a variety of variables in situations where only limited standardization exists.

Benefits

• Salary range: $49,589.87 - $74,394.84
• Exempt position