PresidentCEO
PresidentCEO
Employer Active
Job Alert
You will be updated with latest job alerts via email
Share
Job Alert
You will be updated with latest job alerts via email
USD 170000 - 200000
1 Vacancy
Job Description
President/CEO
Bethany for Children & Families
Moline Illinois
Organizational Background
Bethany for Children & Families is a child welfare mental health community education and social services provider which offers aid and support to children and families in western Illinois and eastern Iowa. The organization staffs a professional team of nearly 127 social workers licensed therapists case managers and educators directed by a Board of volunteer community leaders. Offering 40 programs and services Bethany serves over 17000 children and families annually. Bethanys programs and services are accredited by theCouncil on Accreditation a nonprofit accreditor of human services.
Founded and incorporated in 1899 Bethany was predominantly a custodial facility that concentrated on the needs of children who were homeless or whose parents could not or would not raise them. Since 1938 Bethany has also offered foster care and child welfare services. The agency has established strong relationships with the various neighborhoods towns cities and rural areas that comprise the Illinois and Iowa portions of the greater Quad Cities region. The agency is known as a community asset that families can turn to in time of need.
Since the 1980s Bethany has moved beyond the provision of child welfare and adoption services addressing problems and situations that impact the children youth and families of the Quad Cities area. During these years Bethany developed and tested different prevention and earlyintervention service modalities in its efforts to increase the effectiveness of its services and prevent familyoforigin disruptions.
Today the agency provides services in Scott Clinton Jackson Cedar and Muscatine counties in Iowa and Rock Island Henry Mercer Whiteside Knox Warren Lee Carroll and Henderson counties in Illinois.
The agency is able to provide its array of services with funding from the United States Department of Housing and Urban Development; the Illinois Department of Children & Family Services; the Illinois Department of Human Services; the United Way of the Quad Cities Area; the Rock Island County 708 Mental Health Board; the Donated Funds Initiative (Title XIX funds of the Social Security Act); and generous private community donors and foundations.
Agency services include: mental/behavioral health services for children and adults; adoption; foster care; programs that provide therapy services to children at their school; a mobile dental program that visits children at their school to provide dental examinations and cleanings free of charge to those who have no insurance or have Title XIX insurance; an afterschool program that helps atrisk youth learn anger management and social skills; programs to help families and teens overcome homelessness; child welfare services that provide protective and preventative services to children who are atrisk or are victims of abuse or neglect; and a school/day treatment program for children and youth with behavior disorders.
Administrative offices for Bethany for Children & Families are located in Moline IL which is part of the Quad Cities area (Moline/Rock Island IL and Davenport/Bettendorf IA). With a population of over 450000 the Quad Cities offer excellent quality of life education and recreation opportunities. For more information about the Quad Cities see: https://visitquadcities
Position Summary
The Bethany Board of Directors seeks an innovative experienced and highly skilled President/CEO to work collaboratively with the Bethany Board of Directors staff and key community partners to lead and support all areas of the Bethany scope of services. The President/CEO should be ready and willing to fully support the work of Bethany Children & Families collaborate with existing and new community partners and engage with the communities and state agencies to meet the changing needs of children and families. As the administrative leader of Bethany the President/CEO has the responsibility to effectively represent the organization and ensure all functions and services of the organization are focused on the mission of Bethany: The mission of Bethany for Children & Families is to keep children safe to strengthen families and to build healthy communities.
Key Responsibilities
The President/CEO will be:
- Responsible for the overall management and operation of Bethany Children & Families within the policies established by the Board of Directors.
- Responsible for the type quality and effectiveness of the service provided and for interpreting to the Board staff and community recognized standards of childcare and the agencys practice of carrying out these standards.
- Able to assist the Chairperson of the Board and Committee Chairs by helping plan material for meetings and being present or represented at such meetings.
- Committed to promoting staff development and morale.
- Responsible for coordinating the work of casework clerical childcare and maintenance staff through staff meetings personal meetings and written communication.
- Able to establish a team approach to the work of serving children their families and the challenges they face.
- Able to represent the agency professionally in the community and interpret the agency services with such groups as the United Way and other local state and national gatherings.
- Responsible for the general upkeep of buildings equipment and property within the scope of the budget and keep the Board informed of needed improvements and replacements not within the budget.
- Committed to serving as the official representative in all governmental and legal affairs pertaining to Bethany Children & Families as well as child/family welfare issues under the guidance of the Board of Directors.
- Directly involved in public relations marketing and financial oversight of Bethany as specified and directed by the Board of Directors.
- Responsible for the development and implementation of the Bethany Long Range Strategic Plan.
Professional Qualifications and Personal Characteristics
The following list of qualifications and characteristics are required for the President/CEO position:
- Possess at least 5 years of progressively increasing organizational leadership experience at the senior or executive level preferably within community mental health or child welfare centers.
- Capability to navigate complex contracting challenges and opportunities.
- Ability to adapt to changing needs of children and families and the services needed to respond to identified needs.
- Deep understanding of programs and services for children and families experiencing significant life challenges.
- Excellent communication skills including effective public speaking abilities.
- Ability to effectively manage the finances of all aspects of Bethany.
- Ability to create and communicate a longterm vision for Bethany.
- Ability to build a highperforming team.
- Enthusiasm and energy inspirational attitude both within the organization and the community.
- Great people skills/empathy.
- Personnel and management skills.
- Political/legislative knowledge and advocacy skills.
- Fundraising ability.
Preferred Education and Experience
- Masters degree or higher in social work administration or related field.
- Minimum of 3 years of experience working directly with children and families.
- Minimum of 5 years of experience at the senior or executive level preferably within community mental health or child welfare centers.
- Proven experience in management principles.
- Possess necessary training and experience sufficient to serve as Agency Head under Iowa and Illinois regulations.
- Demonstrated ability to lead and administer a multiservice agency using sound management and supervisory methods.
Compensation
The salary range for the Bethany President/CEO position will be approximately $170000 $200000. The position comes with a comprehensive benefits package that includes health insurance retirement plan life insurance vacation sick/personal leave and paid holidays.
Statement of NonDiscrimination
Bethany for Children & Families is an equal opportunity employer. All applicants will be considered for employment without attention to race color religion sex sexual orientation gender identity national origin veteran or disability status.
Application Process
The search for the Bethany President/CEO is being conducted by The Moran Company. For more information regarding this position please contact Jon Rosell Senior Search Consultant The Moran Company: jon (at) morancompany.
Required Experience:
Chief
Employment Type
Full-Time
