Executive Director ~ Closed
Victoria Community Resources Society
We envision a world in which we are all recognized and valued for who we are.
Are you a committed and knowledgeable non-profit leader ready to guide a society focused on inclusive community living to success? Are you seasoned at both relationship building and strategizing? Our client, the Victoria Community Resources Society, is seeking their next Executive Director, based in Victoria, BC.
Victoria Community Resources Society
The Victoria Community Resources Society (VCRS) provides service to nine individuals within two residential sites that are co-located called Twin Oaks. The atmosphere at Twin Oaks is driven by the residents, and their team works to enhance the culture of the homes by being flexible, thoughtful and by leading with their hearts. At The Victoria Community Resources Society, they practice lateral leadership - they are directed by the folks they serve. They recognize they can provide the best service through their willingness to listen to self-advocates and stake holders. The VCRS board has several family members serving as directors which keeps them connected to the needs and goals of the people they serve. Please click for more info: https://www.vcrs.ca/
What Will the Executive Director Undertake?
Reporting to the Board of Directors, the Executive Director (ED) is responsible for the success of VCRS’s staff, programs, and service delivery. The ED develops and executes the Operational Plan as well as the Quality of Life framework, in accordance with VCRS’s mission, vision and values. As the ED, you will oversee all operations, functions, and activities of the society. You will take responsibility for giving the proper strategic direction and implementing a high-quality vision. You will be responsible for the creation of complete business plans for the attainment of goals and objectives set by the board of directors as well as ensuring adherence to the organization's daily activities an long term plans to establish policy and legal guidelines. You will forge and maintain relations of trust with shareholders, partners, external authorities, and supported individuals and their families.
In addition to administrative management, as ED, you have responsibility for financial management including creating and maintaining an annual budget and overseeing and maintaining control of approved expenditures as well as reviewing manager’s financial reports to acquire understanding of the organization's financial and non financial position. You have responsibility for risk management and are responsible for safeguarding the organization against undue risk as well as devising remedial actions for any identified issues and conducting crisis management when necessary. Human resource management is also your responsibility. You will build an effective team of leaders by providing guidance and coaching to subordinate managers as well as supporting managers and team leaders in disciplinary decisions for any identified staff issues.
What Skills, Competencies and Experience Does the Executive Director Possess?
This is a busy, challenging and engaging opportunity for an experienced non-profit and community living leader who is committed to providing services to individuals with developmental disabilities. As the ideal candidate you have a demonstrated strong value base and the inherent belief that all people are of value and should be treated with dignity and respect. You are focused on providing support based on unique relationships and individual competencies rather than task focused care. You bring excellent presentation, public relations, oral, written, and interpersonal communication skills as well as business and political acumen. You have a strong interest in establishing and maintaining effective relationships with Community Living BC, Community Care Licensing, Employment Standards, BC Housing, Work Safe BC and the Commission on Accreditation of Rehabilitation Facilities as well as internal staff teams, key community stakeholders, most especially family members and individuals supported.
You will have a degree in Administration, Human Resources, Human Services, or a relevant program area. A Master’s degree is considered an asset. You bring over five years of direct and progressive leadership experience in a non-profit or community social services organization with a demonstrated working knowledge of community-based services to people with developmental disabilities and the related provincial and community support that is required. An equivalent combination of education and experience will certainly be considered.
How Can I Apply?
The Society offers a value driven and fun work environment, the opportunity to make an impact alongside a dedicated and professional team, and the chance to make this role your own. Full benefits are included as well as enrollment in the Municipal Pension Plan. The compensation range for this role starts at $85,000 per year and increases, based on relevant skills and experience. Please submit, in confidence, your resume with a letter of introduction and your salary requirements, to hello@praxisrecruitment.ca before 4:00 on May 2, 2023. We respond to all queries and applicants.
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